Author: Marc Ragsdale

Intention and revelation: India and America

Having spent nearly two decades living and working in India, I’ve found that the differences between the two countries are profound, often leaving me in a state of constant comparison. This process of juxtaposing two distinct cultures has unlocked valuable insights into both, but one aspect that stands out the most is the way relationships […]

Why I version everything

I explore the often-overlooked discipline of versioning as a foundational practice for building clarity, accountability, and progress. I show how treating every evolving idea, document, or process as a versioned artifact isn’t overkill—it’s structure. Versioning becomes a philosophy of intentionality that allows me to anchor decisions, empower autonomous teams, and future-proof my work. It isn’t […]

Effort versioning

I have always had an affinity for organization. I love well-structured documents that reveal valuable information before I have even read a single word. Complimentary fonts and sizes corresponding to header titles, neat indentation signifying well-thought-out hierarchies, and proper usage of ordered lists all excite me. I wish extras like numbered lines were used outside […]

The vocatic relationship

Vocatic – An attraction based on one’s craft or professional craft Vocatic relationship – A relationship between a craft teacher and student I have spent over two decades perfecting my craft, which is a blend of product design, development, and service. Over years, I have developed my own style, and can quickly and efficiently organize […]

My search for a framework

This blog traces a deeply personal journey of lifelong anxiety, existential questioning, and an unrelenting search for meaning. From early schooling through relationships and social life, Marc describes feeling disconnected, as though something fundamental remained unresolved. Writing, conversations, and solitude became outlets for his pursuit, culminating in a year of wandering, moments of homelessness, and […]

The localization of concern

Growing up in America, I admired activism’s role in driving social progress. Today, however, many movements seem driven more by perpetual activism than by solving problems. As a business owner, I’m often urged to take political stances, adopt quotas, or sign global pledges unrelated to my work. I trust individuals to do good, but not […]

The successful agency of tomorrow

In 2011, Forbes famously declared that “every company is a software company.” Why? Because software makes every product, service, and transaction more accessible, efficient, measurable, transparent, and scalable, regardless of whether the company is fundamentally software-based. As a result, the demand for effective software is skyrocketing. As the owner of a software development company, I […]

Engineers should prepare for disruption

In his article on Medium, “Software engineers will be obsolete by 2060,” Dan Auerbach compared today’s well-paid software engineers to the telegraph operators of the 19th century—essential now, but destined for obsolescence as technology advances. For the telegraph operators, it was the invention of the telephone that marked their downfall. As a software development business […]