Welcome to KokuTech

After nearly a decade helping build startups as an engineer and pursuing hobbyist game development, I am launching KokuTech. My goal is to combine two intertwined passions: building tools that empower creators and developing my first commercial game.
This blog will share insights from both journeys: from optimizing workflows with software to learnings of solo game development.
let me back up a bit...
I've spent the last several years focused on engineering as an IC and a lead at three different startups. I have been very fortunate to work with some incredible teams on great products. I always wondered what it'd be like to build something from absolute zero — and that's brought me to today.
what's the plan?
I'm not here to build a platform. Instead, I want to create simple, effective tools that help software and game creators thrive. I think of it as building all the stuff I wish I'd had during those late-night coding sessions and team syncs at previous startups or solo game pursuits.
the approach
The approach is straightforward: save you time, make solutions affordable, integrate smoothly with your existing workflows, and solve specific challenges really well.
want to help shape the solutions?
I'm currently exploring tools to help both solo developers and small software teams work more effectively. Whether you're building web apps or games, solo or with a team, I'd love to chat, just shoot me an email at james@kokutech.com. I'm looking for early pilot users who want to help shape these tools from the ground up.
what's next?
I'll be sharing the journey here. The good, the bad, and the "why did I think that would work?" moments. No growth hacking tips or courses for sale, only updates about building new tools for individuals and small teams.
reach out
If these sound like you, just shoot me an email at james@kokutech.com:
- are a solo developer looking to deliver more
- are building games and want better tools
- are leading a small team and want to improve collaboration
- just want to talk about your journey