Will Ricketts
Engineer, Explorer, and Musician
I'm a software engineer,Bitcoin maximalist, writer, sailor, husband, and father based in the coastal Pacific Northwest.

About Me
I'm a founding partner ofHatchet— a consultancy that helps early-stage software companies build their teams, refine their processes, and get their products to market.
Outside of work, I'm passionate about economics, sailing, cooking, and the ongoing conversation around digital rights and privacy. If any of that sounds interesting to you, feel free to reach out. I'm always happy to connect over shared interests or new ideas.
Recent Posts
View all posts →My Sustainable Cardio Routine
A sustainable cardio routine that I've been using every morning for shocking results.
Preserving GenServer State on Node Shutdown
Long running GenServers are an elegant weapon. In this post, we explore how to persist their state on node shutdown and then rehydrate it on system startup.
An Opinionated Recipe for Building GenServers in Elixir
Over the years and through the battle scars, I've formed several hard opinions on how to properly build GenServers positioned for success and maintainability.
Let's Connect
I'm always open to interesting conversations and collaboration opportunities. Whether you're looking for consulting help or just want to chat about technology, Bitcoin, or sailing, feel free to reach out.
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