Michael Dawson — Tech Enthusiast, Entrepreneur & Builder

Building.
Innovation.
Exploration.
Thoughts.

Products I build, run, and explore — with the thinking that drives each one.

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00 — About

Mike Dawson is a product innovator who enjoys pushing the limits — building products across a wide spectrum of industries and ideas.

01 — Selected Work

Projects

01
TugboatVisit

Tugboat — the feedback button testers actually use

Drop one line of JavaScript into your beta. Testers capture screenshots, screen recordings & voice notes — hauled straight to your dashboard, tagged by client.

FintechSoftware DevelopmentSaaSToolingBeta Feedback
02
The format your customers already loveVisit

AppCast Studio — Broadcast inside any app.

Get your message out in the format users expect. Your customers spend hours every day swiping through vertical video. AppCast brings that same TikTok-native format inside your banking, retail, healthcare or SaaS app — so the way you announce features finally matches the way your users actually consume content.

FintechVideoMarketingSaaS
03
Card Perks APIVisit

Card Perks API — The embedded perks wallet for banking platforms

Banks, credit unions, and the platforms that power them embed a perk-tracking wallet to win top-of-wallet — every card, every perk, one home. Provenance on every field.

APIFintechEmbedded Finance
04
Redline Monitoring Services Inc.Visit

Redline Monitoring Services Inc. - Dedicated Virtual Guards for HOA Communities

Professional virtual security guards exclusively assigned to your HOA community. 24/7 remote monitoring, camera installation, and license plate readers. Austin, TX based.

MonitoringSaaSOperations
05
WinfieldVisit

Winfield — $WINN Security Token · Tokenized Real Estate

$WINN, a security digital token for premium tokenized real estate. Pre-launch: reserve your place.

Security TokenReal EstateWeb3Tokenization
06
BuscarVisit

Buscar | Discover Events in Your City

Swipe through the best local events. Live music, festivals, food, nightlife & more. Find your next adventure!

EventsMarketplaceMobile
07
Super SquaresVisit

Super Squares | Create Free Squares Pools for Any Sport

The easiest way to run your game day squares pool. Free to start, works for NFL, NBA, NHL, Soccer & more. Mobile-friendly with real-time updates!

SportsWeb AppSocial
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Build with RedlineVisit

Modernize Your Business with Custom Tools & Automation | Build with Redline

Outdated systems holding you back? We build custom platforms, tools, and automation that transform how your team works—built around you, owned by you. Your business deserves better.

AutomationCustom SoftwareConsulting

02 — Notes & Essays

Thoughts

Why I ship small and ship often

Momentum beats perfection. Here is how I keep projects alive.