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Gavin Vickery

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Twenty years building software, leading teams & launching ventures.

I'm a technical founder, developer, and problem-solver with 20+ years of experience building software and businesses. I specialize in turning complex challenges into practical, scalable solutions.

Whether you need help shipping a new product, automating workflows with AI, or technical guidance for your venture, I can help you get there.

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New sweater!
Doing the 'cold plunge' thing

What I'm up to

Running Input Logic

Co-founded a digital agency 12 years ago with Shawn. We build custom web and mobile applications for clients.

AI & automation

Deep into workflow automation right now; n8n, Python, LLMs. Building tools that actually save time.

Staying sharp

Still writing code after 20+ years. Full-stack web, rapid prototyping, making ideas real.

Tinkering & experimenting

Always trying new tech. Some become ventures, others just feed my curiosity.

Ventures

Input Logic

Digital agency building web and mobile applications for cool companies.

Input Cowork

Co-working space fostering community and collaboration in Nanaimo.

Input Games

Indie board game company helping people take a break from screens.

Recent writing

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Building an Estimate Agent with n8n, Notion, and Slack

Oct 27, 2025 4 min read

Creating project estimates is a necessary evil in service businesses, often bogging down sales processes. I built 'Scopeify,' an AI-powered estimate agent using n8n, Notion, and Slack, to streamline our scoping phase. This article walks through the challenges we faced, the technical solutions we implemented, and the significant impact on our workflow and sales efficiency.

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From zero to Spotify in 48 hours: Building an AI country album

Oct 14, 2025 5 min read

I just released a country music EP on Spotify in 48 hours. I've never recorded music professionally, don't own recording equipment, and can barely play guitar. But I wanted to understand what was actually possible with AI tools in 2025, so I created 'Dale Tucker' and went all in. This isn't another 'AI is going to replace musicians' take. This is about understanding these tools from a builder's perspective - what works, what doesn't, and what you can actually ship.

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How we automated our newsletter link curation with n8n, Python and AI

Aug 6, 2025 6 min read

Manual link curation was eating up days of our teammate's time every week. I fixed it with n8n, Python, and AI, turning a multi-day slog into a 30-second automated workflow. Here's how we built a system that scans Slack channels, scrapes websites, and generates witty one-liners with emojis for our weekly newsletter.

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