Engineering
Systems architecture, AI integration, pipeline design. Building reliable infrastructure that scales with your needs.
About David Drake
David Drake is an AI researcher, former YC-backed CTO, and author of I Will Not Drink With You Today. His current research focuses on narrative compression—how large language models reshape the way stories are told and understood. He writes about it on Narrative Compression, his Substack.
Before founding RedDep, David built and led engineering teams shipping AI-powered products at scale. That experience—seeing firsthand how AI can either expand or constrain what people can do—is what drives this practice.
David leads every engagement personally. His approach combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to making AI work for people—not the other way around. Whether the work is architecture review, research consultation, or executive strategy, you get direct access to the person doing the thinking.
Former YC CTO· Background
Narrative Compression· Research
Published, 3 Languages· Author
Portland, OR· Location
Capability Areas
David leads every engagement, drawing on a deep network of specialists across these disciplines.
Research
Narrative compression, cognitive architecture, published work bridging theory and practice.
Product Strategy
AI product design, prosthetic-vs-therapeutic evaluation, roadmap development grounded in what the technology actually does.
Marketing & Communications
AI-informed content strategy, positioning, storytelling. Communicating technical capability without jargon.
Data & Infrastructure
Model evaluation, data pipelines, deployment strategy. Getting AI systems from prototype to production.
Governance & Compliance
AI ethics, bias auditing, responsible AI policy. Building frameworks that hold up under scrutiny.
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