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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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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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What the hell is a fractional CTO?

Jan 26, 2026 8 min read

After 20 years in tech and 15 as a CTO, people keep asking if I've considered fractional work. I finally sat down to figure out what that actually means.

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Where does my agency fit now?

Jan 23, 2026 8 min read

The $20-50k MVP is dead. Tools like Lovable, Bolt, and Replit now build prototypes for free in a weekend. Solo founders are hitting $100K MRR with vibe-coded products. So where does a professional software agency fit in this new world? I'm not sure, but I'm done telling myself comforting stories.

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