Carson Olafson
Building AI stuff with AI. Former Team Canada athlete turned co-founder.
What I'm Building Now
Focused on creating practical AI-powered products that solve real problems.
Active Projects
AI-powered thrift shopping companion that achieved profitability in month one. Using latest LLM technology for quality assessment, authenticity verification, and resale value estimation.
Current Focus
AI Agents + Finance/Data Infrastructure
Exploring opportunities at the intersection of AI agents and financial data systems. Focus on practical applications that solve real business problems.
Zero-to-One Product Building
Specializing in taking ideas from conception to profitable launch. Proven track record with ThriftWise achieving revenue in first month.
AI UX Integration
Weaving AI into practical user experiences that feel natural and provide genuine value. Focus on LLM integration and intelligent workflows.
All Projects
Real products solving real problems. From profitable AI-powered mobile apps to engaging web experiences.
ThriftWise
AI-powered thrift shopping companion that achieved profitability in month one. 🎯 Revenue in first month of launch 📱 Successfully launched on iOS App Store 🤖 Latest LLM technology for smart shopping decisions ♻️ Promoting sustainable fashion choices
EarthChasers
3D geography game that grew from weekend experiment to hundreds of engaged players. 👥 Hundreds of organic users 🎮 Daily Hunt feature driving engagement 🗺️ Innovative 3D mapping experience 📈 Consistent user growth
TrueCost
Chrome extension helping users make smarter financial decisions by showing investment potential. 💰 Reframes impulse purchases as investment opportunities 🧠 Promotes mindful spending habits 🏪 Chrome Web Store published 📊 Used daily for financial awareness
Background
From Team Canada athlete to co-founder with a profitable launch. Discipline meets technical execution.
Co-Founder Success
Wise Creations Inc.
Co-founded ThriftWise with my wife Shayne, achieving revenue in the first month of launch. Built and shipped profitable AI-powered mobile app using latest AI models.
Team Canada Athlete
2 World Championships • Commonwealth Games
World Championship Finalist (6th place, 4x100m freestyle). Represented Canada at international competitions over 5+ years, developing exceptional discipline and performance under pressure.
Healthcare Tech Experience
Provincial Health Services Authority
Developed Procura Application serving thousands of Community Health Workers across BC. Built production healthcare systems with real-world impact and mission-critical reliability.
Technical Foundation
Computer Systems Technology
Graduated with Distinction (87% GPA) from BCIT. Comprehensive training in software development, system architecture, and database design.
Let's Connect
Always interested in connecting with fellow builders and discussing AI, business, and technology.