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Everything you need for press, events, podcasts, and collaborations. Download assets, copy the bio, and go.
01 — Bio
Copy and use.
Short Bio
Al Newkirk is an engineering leader, software architect, and writer with over 30 years in the technology industry. He is the creator of Collaborate by Contract (CBC), Outcomes Over Optics (OOO), and the Institutional AI (IAI) framework. He is currently building AllSign and resides in Miami, FL.
Long Bio
Al Newkirk has spent three decades building software systems and leading the teams behind them. The first half of his career was spent as a senior software engineer specializing in APIs and service-oriented architecture. The second half shifted into people leadership, managing distributed teams building distributed systems at companies including Klaviyo, ActiveCampaign, Linode, Vanguard, WildBit, Weebly, Tilt, and Rent.com. That breadth of experience gave him a ground-level view of how projects succeed and fail — and led him to develop Collaborate by Contract, a framework built on the idea that execution fails not because of talent, but because of mismanaged expectations and unclear scope. He is the creator of Outcomes Over Optics (OOO) and the Institutional AI (IAI) framework, and is currently building AllSign — the contract layer for how teams commit to work. He lives in Miami's Brickell neighborhood and works remotely.
02 — Brand Colors
The palette.
03 — Typography
Two typefaces.
Primary typeface. Used for all headings, body text, labels, and UI elements. Available on Google Fonts.
Logo typeface. Used exclusively for the brand signature mark. Available on Google Fonts.
05 — Frameworks
What I'm known for.
Collaborate by Contract (CBC)
An execution framework that replaces vague goals with structured, negotiated agreements. Every engagement begins with a contract that defines scope, deliverables, ownership, dependencies, and success criteria.
Outcomes Over Optics (OOO)
A leadership philosophy built on Stoicism, Meritocracy, Virtuousness, and Traditionalism that rejects performance theater in favor of measurable results and earned authority.
Institutional AI (IAI)
A vision for AI embedded into the decision-making structure of an organization with recognized autonomy and authority. Built on CBC as the protocol layer.
06 — Usage
Guidelines for using these assets.
- Do not modify the logos. Use them as provided. No color changes, no distortion, no effects.
- Maintain clear space. Give logos room to breathe. Do not crowd them with other elements.
- Use the provided bio text. Do not paraphrase or editorialize the bio for press use. Copy it directly.
- Credit appropriately. When referencing frameworks (CBC, OOO, IAI), attribute them to Al Newkirk.
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