Selected work · Tony Fiston
Shipped workThings I built when the problem stuck.
Extensions, systems, and growth experiments. A look at what happens when I get obsessed with solving the right problem.
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Selected work · Tony Fiston
Extensions, systems, and growth experiments. A look at what happens when I get obsessed with solving the right problem.
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A minimalist Chrome extension that simulates mouse movements and keyboard activity to keep screens active, with a clean, zen-inspired interface.
ZenMotion was created to solve the common problem of screens going to sleep during presentations, long reading sessions, or when using applications that don't have built-in keep-awake functionality. With a clean, zen-inspired interface featuring smooth breathing animations, ZenMotion combines mouse movements, clicks, and keyboard inputs to keep screens active while using minimal system resources. The extension offers customizable intervals from 5 to 120 seconds and includes a special helper script for enhanced macOS compatibility, addressing the stricter power management restrictions on Apple devices.
Browser extension for instant text analysis with word count, readability metrics, and keyword insights for writers and content creators.
TextTally emerged from a simple observation: while creating content for marketing clients, I found myself constantly switching between various tools to analyze text. I needed word counts, readability scores, and keyword density in one place. This fragmented workflow was costing valuable time, so I created a browser extension that provides all these metrics instantly with just a right-click. The extension offers comprehensive word counting, readability scoring, and content optimization insights while maintaining complete privacy by processing all text locally.
A powerful Chrome extension that automatically summarizes web articles using AI, with support for both OpenAI and Anthropic models to save time with concise summaries.
Summora Pro was born from the need to efficiently consume the massive volume of content professionals face daily. Reading entire articles for essential information was time-consuming, and existing summarization tools often produced generic results. I designed a Chrome extension that integrates with best-in-class AI models (OpenAI GPT-4.1 and Claude 3.7 Sonnet) to provide high-quality, contextually relevant summaries of web articles with a single click. The extension includes features like saved summaries, time-saved tracking, and customizable summary length. Built with a focus on performance and privacy, Summora Pro processes content securely using the user's own API keys while delivering a clean, distraction-free reading experience.
A powerful browser extension that extracts YouTube video subtitles with one click and exports them as structured CSV data for research and content creation.
SubtideX was born from my experience working with content creators who needed to quickly reference YouTube videos for research. Manually transcribing content was time-consuming, yet existing tools were either cumbersome or required sending data to third-party servers. I created a solution that makes subtitle extraction a one-click process, allowing users to quickly capture and analyze video content without leaving their browser. The extension extracts subtitles directly from YouTube's player API and transforms them into a well-structured CSV format with precise timestamps.
A Chrome extension that lets you delete all videos from your YouTube 'Watch Later' playlist with a single click, saving time and simplifying playlist management.
YouTube's Watch Later feature is incredibly useful, but it can quickly become unmanageable with hundreds of videos. I developed WatchLater Zap to solve this frustration - a lightweight Chrome extension that automates playlist cleanup with a single click. Under the hood, it uses JavaScript to interact with YouTube's interface, providing real-time progress tracking while handling the deletion process. The project focused on delivering a seamless user experience with a clean interface while maintaining high performance even for massive playlists with thousands of videos.
A Chrome extension that instantly clears cookies, cache, history, and DNS cache from the current webpage with a single click, enhancing privacy and solving slow loading issues.
CookieWipe was born from the frustration of constantly having to clear browser data manually when testing websites or troubleshooting loading issues. This Chrome extension provides a one-click solution to instantly remove cookies from the current site, with additional options to clear cache, browsing history, and DNS cache. The clean, modern interface with visual confirmation makes it easy to see exactly what was removed. I focused on creating an intuitive user experience with a friendly animated cookie that crumbles when data is cleared, providing both functionality and a touch of delight.
A pioneering platform that helps entrepreneurs identify their unique 'Founder DNA' through scientific assessment, providing personalized insights to maximize entrepreneurial potential and success.
MyFounderDNA was created to help entrepreneurs understand their innate strengths and weaknesses through a scientific approach to entrepreneurial psychology. The platform uses advanced psychometric testing and machine learning to analyze 25 dimensions of entrepreneurial DNA, including traits like collaboration, perseverance, proactivity, and problem-solving abilities. Each user receives a detailed, personalized report that identifies their entrepreneurial profile from nine distinct types (such as The Hustler, The Innovator, or The Visionary), along with actionable insights to leverage their strengths and mitigate weaknesses. The project required extensive research in behavioral psychology, creating an intuitive assessment experience, and developing sophisticated algorithms to analyze responses and generate meaningful, personalized reports that could genuinely help founders build more successful companies.
AI isn't just algorithms to me, it's a practical way to solve growth problems that used to take teams months. I've been building AI marketing systems that change how businesses automate, measure, and scale.
The first time I built a custom neural network architecture that solved a real business problem, I couldn't sleep for two days (partly from excitement, partly from debugging). What I love about AI is that it forces you to think differently about problems. Recently, I designed an end-to-end AI pipeline for a client that automated a process everyone thought required human judgment. Not only did it work, but it actually made better decisions in some cases - while freeing up people to focus on the truly creative aspects of their work.
I love tackling the problems that make business owners wake up in a cold sweat at 3am. By diving deep into data and systems thinking, I've helped companies find their breakthrough moments in the most unexpected places.
Strategy isn't just about PowerPoints and fancy frameworks (though I do love a good framework). For me, it's about seeing patterns that others miss. I've worked with businesses that were ready to throw in the towel until we uncovered growth opportunities hiding in plain sight. My favorite projects combine immediate wins with long-term transformation - proving the approach works while building for the future.
I got tired of marketing that felt like shouting into the void. So I started crafting campaigns that actually respect people's intelligence and time - while still driving real results for brands that deserve attention.
There's this myth that marketing has to be manipulative to be effective. I've spent years proving that wrong. Some of my most successful campaigns have been built on radical transparency and genuine connection. I'm particularly proud of a series of content pieces that not only doubled a client's conversion rate but also sparked meaningful conversations about their industry. That's the sweet spot I'm always aiming for - business results and human impact.
I'm obsessed with building places where people can connect and trade in completely new ways. These aren't just platforms - they're entirely new economic ecosystems with their own unique rhythms and rules.
I remember the 3am caffeine-fueled coding session when I finally got the escrow system working on one of my first marketplaces. There's something magical about creating a space where two complete strangers can confidently do business. I've built systems that handle millions in transactions, but what really drives me is seeing how these platforms create opportunities for people who might otherwise be locked out of traditional markets.
Code that makes people say 'wow', that's my jam. I love building digital environments where everything just works, even when the complexity behind the scenes would make most developers break out in a cold sweat.
I remember the moment I fell in love with elegant architecture - when I refactored a monolithic nightmare into a beautiful system of microservices that could scale infinitely. There's something deeply satisfying about taming complexity. I've built systems that handle millions of users without breaking a sweat, but what really gets me excited is when non-technical people can actually understand and use what I've built without needing a manual.
My journey into the crypto wilderness started way before it was cool. I've spent years exploring the blockchain landscape, finding gems that reshape how we think about finance and ownership.
Back when most people thought blockchain was just Bitcoin, I was diving deep into the tech that would transform finance forever. I developed a methodology that helped me identify projects with real staying power - looking beyond the hype to find teams building something genuinely revolutionary. This approach has served me well through multiple market cycles.
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