About Toadstone Labs
Practical development, automation, and security consulting for small and medium businesses ready to integrate AI.
The Story
Toadstone Labs was born from a simple observation: small and medium businesses want to use AI, but they don't need (or want) the complexity that comes with enterprise solutions. They need practical help integrating AI into what they already do.
With a background spanning software development and information security—including experience as a Chief Information Security Officer—I founded Toadstone Labs to help businesses adopt AI in ways that actually make sense.
We build tools that integrate AI to solve real problems (like our Chrome extensions). We help businesses connect AI services to their existing workflows and applications. And we provide the security perspective to make sure it's done safely.
No buzzwords, no over-engineering. Just practical solutions that work.
Why “Toadstone”?
In medieval folklore, a “toadstone” was a mythical gem believed to be found in a toad's head. It was thought to have protective and curative properties—a hidden treasure with real power.
That's what we aim to be for our clients: the hidden gem that provides real protection (security), practical magic (automation), and genuine value (well-crafted software). Sometimes the most powerful tools don't look flashy—they just work.
How We Work
Practical Over Perfect
We focus on solutions that work in the real world. Good enough today beats perfect never. We iterate and improve based on actual use.
Honest Communication
We tell you what we think, not what you want to hear. If something won't work, we'll say so. If there's a better way, we'll suggest it.
Respect Your Time
Meetings have agendas. Deliverables have deadlines. We don't waste time on busywork or unnecessary process.
Long-Term Thinking
We build for maintainability, not just launch. Today's shortcut is tomorrow's headache. We write code we'd want to inherit.
Ready to Build Something Great?
Whether you need a custom tool, automation help, or security guidance, we're here to help. Let's discuss your project.
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