Nikolas Thiessen

Nikolas Thiessen

Product builder and engineer. Lived in Peru, Mexico, and the US. Now in the Bay Area, building product at Tesla. After hours I build AI apps and run a newsletter produced by AI agents I built.

Background

I worked in investment banking and then operations before moving into product. I led ops teams out of Latin America, Europe, and Asia, and now build for those same markets.

Projects

FrugalScan

AI-powered spending insights from your bank statements. Upload a PDF, get personalized analysis in 60 seconds — no account linking.

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One AI topic explained in simple terms, plus practical AI tips for work and life. Written by AI agents I built.

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Reading

What I'm reading, what I've recommended, and what stuck with me.

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Other hobbies

  • Jiu jitsu applying kaizen on the mats
  • Surfing planning the next trip to Indonesia
  • Gym training for longevity

Elsewhere

  • Email the best way to reach me
  • GitHub side projects, in varying states of finished
  • LinkedIn for work things