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I build companies, write software, train martial arts, and make music. I grew up on a warehouse floor and ended up architecting AI systems for industry. This page exists because the best conversations should start with honesty. Whether you are here for business, investment, or something more personal — thanks for stopping by.
Who I am, day-to-day.
I grew up in Queens with immigrant roots. My parents came here for a better life and passed down exactly one thing that mattered: an unyielding drive to build something of your own. I started young on the warehouse floor of a commercial fitness equipment company, spent years learning the physical and operational reality of that industry, then shifted into software and technology.
Today I run Proscris, my AI architecture and automation practice, alongside several ventures I have built from the ground up. Almost all of my time goes into building custom software, AI agents, and automated workflows for businesses. I also train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, compose original music under the Proscris name, study stoic philosophy, and I am a single dad to my son Levi — the clearest priority in my life.
I was solving the hard problems. Outperforming the executives. Mapping the systems. Then I realized the only difference between me and the person in the corner office was ownership. They owned the engine. I was the fuel. I decided I was done being fuel.
Who I am, day-to-day.
I grew up in Queens with immigrant roots. My parents came here for a better life and passed down exactly one thing that mattered: an unyielding drive to build something of your own. I started young on the warehouse floor of a commercial fitness equipment company, spent years learning the physical and operational reality of that industry, then shifted into software and technology.
Today I run Proscris, my AI architecture and automation practice, alongside several ventures I have built from the ground up. Almost all of my time goes into building custom software, AI agents, and automated workflows for businesses. I also train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, compose original music under the Proscris name, study stoic philosophy, and I am a single dad to my son Levi — the clearest priority in my life.
I was solving the hard problems. Outperforming the executives. Mapping the systems. Then I realized the only difference between me and the person in the corner office was ownership. They owned the engine. I was the fuel. I decided I was done being fuel.
15 Years. Warehouse Floor to AI Layer.
I did not build software for an industry I researched. I built it for an industry I lived inside. Every system running in my ventures today was prototyped manually during this career before being encoded into software.
What I am building.
Each venture was built from the inside — from a domain I lived in before I tried to build software for it. They are independently owned, bootstrapped to revenue, and designed to compound over time. If you are an investor, partner, or operator with aligned interests, I welcome the conversation.
The hats I wear.
I have always gravitated toward disciplines that require both intellectual depth and physical commitment. If I am going to invest my time in something, I want to do it well.
"Strength is not the absence of difficulty. It is maintaining composure and continuing to build when everything around you is uncertain. True leadership is modeling the path clearly enough that the people who matter to you can follow without losing their footing."
— Robert SzopaWhat I value & what I am looking for.
Whether this page finds you as a romantic prospect, a potential business partner, an investor, or all three — healthy alignment is built on shared foundations. Here is what mine look like, honestly.
✓ What I Bring to Any Partnership
- ▪ Reliability & Protection I take my commitments seriously. The people in my inner circle know that I show up without conditions and protect what I care about consistently. Whether that is a business partnership or a personal relationship, my word means something.
- ▪ Integrity & Loyalty I operate by a clear and unbreakable moral compass. Loyalty to my partner, family, son, and trusted collaborators is absolute. I do not abandon people when things get complicated. I work through the complexity.
- ▪ Growth & Intellectual Curiosity I am always pushing my limits — intellectually, physically, creatively. I love reading, building new systems, studying philosophy, and having honest conversations about difficult topics. Stagnation is not something I tolerate in myself.
- ▪ Direct, Clear Communication I prefer complete transparency over passive-aggressive hints and performance. I value real conversations where problems are addressed constructively, with composure, and without an audience. If something needs to be said, I say it.
- ▪ Vision for a Real Life I am building toward land, space, self-sufficiency, and the kind of freedom that does not depend on anyone else's permission. I want a life that is genuinely mine — not a performance of one.
★ What I Am Hoping to Find
- ▪ Curious & Growth-Minded Someone who genuinely enjoys deep, honest conversations — whether it is philosophy, systems design, how we understand the world, or what we are each trying to build. Always working on yourself in some meaningful way.
- ▪ Physical & Mental Health You respect your body and mind. You believe in staying active, training, eating well, and prioritizing your overall wellness. This is not an aesthetic preference — it is a values alignment.
- ▪ Emotional Maturity You have taken real time to understand yourself. You operate from steady, grounded energy rather than reactive chaos. You do not need drama to feel alive, and you know the difference between a problem and a crisis.
- ▪ A Vision for Real Freedom You want to eventually own land, have genuine space, and build a life rooted in actual experience rather than the performance of one. You prefer real over polished.
- ▪ Open to the Full Picture I come with a full, rich, complex life — a son I love, ventures I am building, a schedule that is demanding, and a philosophy I actually live by. I am looking for someone who has the openness to understand all of that before forming a conclusion.
An honest look at my day-to-day.
I keep a genuinely demanding schedule. Balancing a software agency, multiple active ventures in different stages of development, creative music production, and being a fully present single father to my son Levi means my free time is limited and deeply valued. I am not available around the clock and I do not pretend to be. What I am is reliable, intentional, and worth your patience.
Because I am a single father, Levi is the clearest non-negotiable in my life. He is the light of my world, and he is a permanent, non-negotiable part of any future I build with anyone. I lead with this so there is never confusion about where my priorities sit. Being his dad is not something that competes with what I offer — it is part of why I am worth knowing.
I do not judge how others choose to live, and I prefer to fully understand where people are coming from before forming any conclusion. My life has context. My choices have reasons. If we connect, I just ask for the same openness in return — the willingness to hear the full story before deciding what it means.
This page exists precisely because I am tired of the superficiality of most first impressions — on apps, in meetings, and in pitch decks that hide who someone actually is. If any part of what you have read here resonates, reach out. The form below goes directly to me.
"Strength is not the absence of difficulty. It is maintaining composure and continuing to build when everything around you is uncertain. True leadership is modeling the path clearly enough that the people who matter to you can follow without losing their footing."
— Robert SzopaWhat I value & what I am looking for.
Whether this page finds you as a romantic prospect, a potential business partner, an investor, or all three — healthy alignment is built on shared foundations. Here is what mine look like, honestly.
✓ What I Bring to Any Partnership
- ▪ Reliability & Protection I take my commitments seriously. The people in my inner circle know that I show up without conditions and protect what I care about consistently. Whether that is a business partnership or a personal relationship, my word means something.
- ▪ Integrity & Loyalty I operate by a clear and unbreakable moral compass. Loyalty to my partner, family, son, and trusted collaborators is absolute. I do not abandon people when things get complicated. I work through the complexity.
- ▪ Growth & Intellectual Curiosity I am always pushing my limits — intellectually, physically, creatively. I love reading, building new systems, studying philosophy, and having honest conversations about difficult topics. Stagnation is not something I tolerate in myself.
- ▪ Direct, Clear Communication I prefer complete transparency over passive-aggressive hints and performance. I value real conversations where problems are addressed constructively, with composure, and without an audience. If something needs to be said, I say it.
- ▪ Vision for a Real Life I am building toward land, space, self-sufficiency, and the kind of freedom that does not depend on anyone else's permission. I want a life that is genuinely mine — not a performance of one.
★ What I Am Hoping to Find
- ▪ Curious & Growth-Minded Someone who genuinely enjoys deep, honest conversations — whether it is philosophy, systems design, how we understand the world, or what we are each trying to build. Always working on yourself in some meaningful way.
- ▪ Physical & Mental Health You respect your body and mind. You believe in staying active, training, eating well, and prioritizing your overall wellness. This is not an aesthetic preference — it is a values alignment.
- ▪ Emotional Maturity You have taken real time to understand yourself. You operate from steady, grounded energy rather than reactive chaos. You do not need drama to feel alive, and you know the difference between a problem and a crisis.
- ▪ A Vision for Real Freedom You want to eventually own land, have genuine space, and build a life rooted in actual experience rather than the performance of one. You prefer real over polished.
- ▪ Open to the Full Picture I come with a full, rich, complex life — a son I love, ventures I am building, a schedule that is demanding, and a philosophy I actually live by. I am looking for someone who has the openness to understand all of that before forming a conclusion.
An honest look at my day-to-day.
I keep a genuinely demanding schedule. Balancing a software agency, multiple active ventures in different stages of development, creative music production, and being a fully present single father to my son Levi means my free time is limited and deeply valued. I am not available around the clock and I do not pretend to be. What I am is reliable, intentional, and worth your patience.
Because I am a single father, Levi is the clearest non-negotiable in my life. He is the light of my world, and he is a permanent, non-negotiable part of any future I build with anyone. I lead with this so there is never confusion about where my priorities sit. Being his dad is not something that competes with what I offer — it is part of why I am worth knowing.
I do not judge how others choose to live, and I prefer to fully understand where people are coming from before forming any conclusion. My life has context. My choices have reasons. If we connect, I just ask for the same openness in return — the willingness to hear the full story before deciding what it means.
This page exists precisely because I am tired of the superficiality of most first impressions — on apps, in meetings, and in pitch decks that hide who someone actually is. If any part of what you have read here resonates, reach out. The form below goes directly to me.
"Strength is not the absence of difficulty. It is maintaining composure and continuing to build when everything around you is uncertain. True leadership is modeling the path clearly enough that the people who matter to you can follow without losing their footing."
— Robert SzopaSay hello directly.
I built this page because I believe the best connections start with directness and honesty. Whether you are reaching out as a potential romantic partner, an investor, a business associate, or someone who simply found this page and felt something resonate — the process is the same: drop me a genuine message and I will respond personally.
Skip the noise. When you submit here, your message lands directly in my private contact database. No algorithms, no gatekeepers, no automated responses. I read every single one.
Tell me a bit about what you are currently working on, curious about, or building. Tell me what brought you here. Real depth goes a long way with me.