Maria Talks Tech
Making Technology Human.
I'm Maria Blair. Senior engineer turned solo founder.
I help people and brands understand, adapt, and thrive in the new era of AI and software.
From Software Engineer to Tech Storyteller
Immigrant. Builder. Mother. I left corporate to bet on myself — and I'm documenting everything.
Maria Talks Tech is where engineering experience meets entrepreneurial reality: real AI tools, real products, real stakes. No fluff, no filter.
Inspiring Conversations on the Future of Tech
I coded for a decade. Built products for other people's visions. Then AI rewrote the math — and I decided to rewrite mine.
Now I build my own products, document the journey publicly, and talk straight about what it costs and what it's worth.
Welcome to Maria Talks Tech. Grab a coffee. This is the real version. 🔥
How to Navigate AI Tech Disruption in 2026 (You're Still Early)
AI disruption in tech is real — and you're not late yet. But "you're early" means it's confusing and disorienting.
Women in Tech: Confidence & Career Reinvention
Stories and strategies for building a meaningful, resilient tech career.
Senior Engineer Reacts: AI Built 80% of My App for $2.80
This was the first time I truly felt my job as a software engineer changing. I've been coding complex apps for 10+ years. This time I let Claude Opus 4.6 do the work for me while I sat back and monitored the process closely.
Real expertise. Real audience. Real stakes.
I'm a senior engineer who left corporate to build in public. Whether you want an hour of straight talk about your next move, or a technical voice your audience will actually trust — here's how we can work together.
Say Hi 15-min Chat — Free
If you're a subscriber and want to say hi, reach out. I genuinely want to know who's watching and what you are experiencing.
Email me at hello@mariatalkstech.com and we'll find 15 minutes on Zoom. No agenda. Just a real conversation.
Strategy Sessions — $99/hr
Not a consultant with a framework. A senior engineer navigating the same AI disruption you are — who charges a flat $99/hour to think through your specific situation. Career moves, product ideas, AI workflow, what's next. Come with real questions.
I'll help you get unstuck.
Speaking & Brand Partnerships
My audience is software engineers who are skeptical of hype and notice when something is authentic. I collaborate with tech brands on sponsored content, product demos, and educational series — and I speak at conferences and events on AI, career disruption, and women in tech.
I am a powerful voice.
Ready to talk?
Work With Maria