Nerd That Talks Good
@nerdthattalksgood.com
Author, Speaker, Message Consultant, That Guy With the Glasses.
I help founders and other smart people tell their stories even better. It pays to be a NERD that TALKS good.
More from me - NerdThatTalksGood.com/link
Read my book - messagespecs.com/book
I help founders and other smart people tell their stories even better. It pays to be a NERD that TALKS good.
More from me - NerdThatTalksGood.com/link
Read my book - messagespecs.com/book
this is who runs this account
February 1, 2026 at 11:26 PM
this is who runs this account
“But I don’t want the pink Labubu!!!”
January 31, 2026 at 2:26 PM
“But I don’t want the pink Labubu!!!”
Help me spread the word and join me in my mission to help every nerd get heard!
January 28, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Help me spread the word and join me in my mission to help every nerd get heard!
As a first-time, independent author, getting the word out about my book is both really important and ... just plain hard.
My book, Be a Nerd That Talks Good, is up on all of the major retailers in print, ebook, and now audio (read by yours-truly, not an AI clone!)
messagespecs.com/book
💙📚💡📚🎧
My book, Be a Nerd That Talks Good, is up on all of the major retailers in print, ebook, and now audio (read by yours-truly, not an AI clone!)
messagespecs.com/book
💙📚💡📚🎧
January 28, 2026 at 9:13 PM
As a first-time, independent author, getting the word out about my book is both really important and ... just plain hard.
My book, Be a Nerd That Talks Good, is up on all of the major retailers in print, ebook, and now audio (read by yours-truly, not an AI clone!)
messagespecs.com/book
💙📚💡📚🎧
My book, Be a Nerd That Talks Good, is up on all of the major retailers in print, ebook, and now audio (read by yours-truly, not an AI clone!)
messagespecs.com/book
💙📚💡📚🎧
Team Puff.
I will not be elaborating.
I will not be elaborating.
January 28, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Team Puff.
I will not be elaborating.
I will not be elaborating.
That escalated quickly.
January 28, 2026 at 8:03 PM
That escalated quickly.
I worked for DHS headquarters from 2009 to 2015, and I’m so sorry.
This is not what I wanted to post. But it’s all I can think about right now.
This is not what I wanted to post. But it’s all I can think about right now.
January 28, 2026 at 7:11 PM
I worked for DHS headquarters from 2009 to 2015, and I’m so sorry.
This is not what I wanted to post. But it’s all I can think about right now.
This is not what I wanted to post. But it’s all I can think about right now.
No new pictures.
Where are you at mentally?
Where are you at mentally?
January 21, 2026 at 2:35 AM
No new pictures.
Where are you at mentally?
Where are you at mentally?
Help me find more nerds!
In 2025:
- Published a book;
- Built my client base;
- Created a marketing 'game show';
- Stepped up founder mentoring; and
- Launched a podcast (okay, end of 2024).
Grateful to those who gave feedback, gave me a shot, & bought the book (even if you didn't review it yet).
In 2025:
- Published a book;
- Built my client base;
- Created a marketing 'game show';
- Stepped up founder mentoring; and
- Launched a podcast (okay, end of 2024).
Grateful to those who gave feedback, gave me a shot, & bought the book (even if you didn't review it yet).
January 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Help me find more nerds!
In 2025:
- Published a book;
- Built my client base;
- Created a marketing 'game show';
- Stepped up founder mentoring; and
- Launched a podcast (okay, end of 2024).
Grateful to those who gave feedback, gave me a shot, & bought the book (even if you didn't review it yet).
In 2025:
- Published a book;
- Built my client base;
- Created a marketing 'game show';
- Stepped up founder mentoring; and
- Launched a podcast (okay, end of 2024).
Grateful to those who gave feedback, gave me a shot, & bought the book (even if you didn't review it yet).
Soaking my new Japanese indigo shashiko jacket today got me thinking about storytelling and technical pitches.
January 12, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Soaking my new Japanese indigo shashiko jacket today got me thinking about storytelling and technical pitches.
It’s giving Asian Jim.
January 9, 2026 at 4:48 AM
It’s giving Asian Jim.
New Year, New Me, New 💩?
Was gifted Jordan Tarver's 'You Deserve This Sh!t" for Christmas and decided to dig in.
As an indie author myself, I was definitely drawn to his mission and marketing. So far, so good.
#Booksky #NonFiction 💙📚💡
Was gifted Jordan Tarver's 'You Deserve This Sh!t" for Christmas and decided to dig in.
As an indie author myself, I was definitely drawn to his mission and marketing. So far, so good.
#Booksky #NonFiction 💙📚💡
January 5, 2026 at 4:25 PM
New Year, New Me, New 💩?
Was gifted Jordan Tarver's 'You Deserve This Sh!t" for Christmas and decided to dig in.
As an indie author myself, I was definitely drawn to his mission and marketing. So far, so good.
#Booksky #NonFiction 💙📚💡
Was gifted Jordan Tarver's 'You Deserve This Sh!t" for Christmas and decided to dig in.
As an indie author myself, I was definitely drawn to his mission and marketing. So far, so good.
#Booksky #NonFiction 💙📚💡
New year, new me (aka new specs)?
Maybe 2026 is the year of the square.
Maybe 2026 is the year of the square.
December 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
New year, new me (aka new specs)?
Maybe 2026 is the year of the square.
Maybe 2026 is the year of the square.
Literally the week we met.
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Literally the week we met.
600 times … so far.
December 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
600 times … so far.
I know it’s not technically caturday, but …
December 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I know it’s not technically caturday, but …
I'm a "sellout!" Well, I will be if three people buy my book from my site!
Great for:
- showing off on your shelf
- telling friends you know a famous author
- learning how to turn blank stares into blank checks
Grab a signed copy at messagespecs.com/book
Great for:
- showing off on your shelf
- telling friends you know a famous author
- learning how to turn blank stares into blank checks
Grab a signed copy at messagespecs.com/book
December 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I'm a "sellout!" Well, I will be if three people buy my book from my site!
Great for:
- showing off on your shelf
- telling friends you know a famous author
- learning how to turn blank stares into blank checks
Grab a signed copy at messagespecs.com/book
Great for:
- showing off on your shelf
- telling friends you know a famous author
- learning how to turn blank stares into blank checks
Grab a signed copy at messagespecs.com/book
This bag has seen some shit, Jesse.
December 7, 2025 at 12:57 AM
This bag has seen some shit, Jesse.
One beta-stage customer used Katmai’s virtual office for a new-business pitch.
It glitched. It was goofy.
They bonded … and walked away with a €1 million deal.
Proof that authenticity > avatars.
Hear how a clunky demo turned into a case study on connection in this week’s episode.
It glitched. It was goofy.
They bonded … and walked away with a €1 million deal.
Proof that authenticity > avatars.
Hear how a clunky demo turned into a case study on connection in this week’s episode.
November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
One beta-stage customer used Katmai’s virtual office for a new-business pitch.
It glitched. It was goofy.
They bonded … and walked away with a €1 million deal.
Proof that authenticity > avatars.
Hear how a clunky demo turned into a case study on connection in this week’s episode.
It glitched. It was goofy.
They bonded … and walked away with a €1 million deal.
Proof that authenticity > avatars.
Hear how a clunky demo turned into a case study on connection in this week’s episode.
While Meta was dropping $20B to strap headsets on everyone, Erik didn’t even have a website. He had ideas worth 50 patents.
Katmai’s tech isn’t a metaverse knock-off; it’s a new dimension of collaboration that works on the devices we already own.
Hear how a garage team out-invented the giants!
Katmai’s tech isn’t a metaverse knock-off; it’s a new dimension of collaboration that works on the devices we already own.
Hear how a garage team out-invented the giants!
November 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
While Meta was dropping $20B to strap headsets on everyone, Erik didn’t even have a website. He had ideas worth 50 patents.
Katmai’s tech isn’t a metaverse knock-off; it’s a new dimension of collaboration that works on the devices we already own.
Hear how a garage team out-invented the giants!
Katmai’s tech isn’t a metaverse knock-off; it’s a new dimension of collaboration that works on the devices we already own.
Hear how a garage team out-invented the giants!
Next week, I'm running a two-hour workshop on developing market messaging that works.
If you've got a complex story and often find yourself bumping up against blank stares, this session is for you.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/messaging-that-works-how-to-market-complex-ideas-tickets-1601450093339
If you've got a complex story and often find yourself bumping up against blank stares, this session is for you.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/messaging-that-works-how-to-market-complex-ideas-tickets-1601450093339
November 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Next week, I'm running a two-hour workshop on developing market messaging that works.
If you've got a complex story and often find yourself bumping up against blank stares, this session is for you.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/messaging-that-works-how-to-market-complex-ideas-tickets-1601450093339
If you've got a complex story and often find yourself bumping up against blank stares, this session is for you.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/messaging-that-works-how-to-market-complex-ideas-tickets-1601450093339
Yesterday, I moderated a panel at the Maryland State Library Resource Center's 2025 conference in Baltimore with technologists Rebecca Rosenberg, Jason Michael Perry, and Will Gee.
We discussed the impact of AI, VR, and AR on diverse communities.
Thanks to everyone who joined us!
We discussed the impact of AI, VR, and AR on diverse communities.
Thanks to everyone who joined us!
October 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Yesterday, I moderated a panel at the Maryland State Library Resource Center's 2025 conference in Baltimore with technologists Rebecca Rosenberg, Jason Michael Perry, and Will Gee.
We discussed the impact of AI, VR, and AR on diverse communities.
Thanks to everyone who joined us!
We discussed the impact of AI, VR, and AR on diverse communities.
Thanks to everyone who joined us!
When you've mastered the corporate game, where do you take your toolbox?
Coach of Coaches Lidia Axe joined me to talk about how to turn your professional skills into predictable systems that you can deliver to clients.
This was an amazing conversation!
Coach of Coaches Lidia Axe joined me to talk about how to turn your professional skills into predictable systems that you can deliver to clients.
This was an amazing conversation!
October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
When you've mastered the corporate game, where do you take your toolbox?
Coach of Coaches Lidia Axe joined me to talk about how to turn your professional skills into predictable systems that you can deliver to clients.
This was an amazing conversation!
Coach of Coaches Lidia Axe joined me to talk about how to turn your professional skills into predictable systems that you can deliver to clients.
This was an amazing conversation!
Need a good-talking nerd for your next meeting or sakes kick off?
Did you know you can HIRE me to speak at your next corporate event?
Get in touch to find out how to book one of my group workshops, interactive keynotes, or live game show sessions.
Did you know you can HIRE me to speak at your next corporate event?
Get in touch to find out how to book one of my group workshops, interactive keynotes, or live game show sessions.
October 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Need a good-talking nerd for your next meeting or sakes kick off?
Did you know you can HIRE me to speak at your next corporate event?
Get in touch to find out how to book one of my group workshops, interactive keynotes, or live game show sessions.
Did you know you can HIRE me to speak at your next corporate event?
Get in touch to find out how to book one of my group workshops, interactive keynotes, or live game show sessions.