Oroboros

Catalin

Founder & Developer

Why I’m Building Oroboros—and Why It’s Going to Change the Game

Here’s the raw truth: I’ve got a Bachelor’s and a Master’s in Computer Science. For years, I thought that was the key—the technical skills, the ability to code, the algorithms. I was a developer, building what I was told to build, ticking boxes, and thinking that’s what “success” looked like. But here’s the cold, hard reality: Technical skills are table stakes. They’re about 10% of the equation. The other 90%? It’s about ownership. It’s about persistence. It’s about understanding what people actually need, not just what they say they need.

And let me hit you with this: Even the most perfect code in the world is useless if it doesn’t change behavior. You can build the cleanest, most elegant app, but if it doesn’t move the needle in someone’s life, it’s worthless. Real impact isn’t about algorithms—it’s about humans.

Here’s where I got hit in the face with my own limitations. I struggled with focus for years. I tried every productivity tool under the sun. And guess what? They all failed me. Too rigid. Too complicated. Too disconnected from the messy, unpredictable reality of life. Meanwhile, social media companies are spending billions to hijack your attention. They’re winning the war for your focus, and they’re doing it on purpose. So I made a decision: If they’re fighting to pull you away from your goals, I’m going to build something that fights for you. Something that protects your time, your focus, your future.

And here’s what ignited the fire inside me: I saw people—people with no coding background—building products that actually mattered. They weren’t better than me. They weren’t smarter. But they were doing it. And that’s when it hit me: If they can, and I’ve already got the skills, what the hell am I waiting for? That’s when I stopped seeing myself as just a developer. I’m a founder. I’m building something that doesn’t just exist—it changes lives. Starting with mine.

That’s why I’m building Oroboros. It’s not just another app. It’s a personal development OS. A system designed for clarity, not clutter. An assistant that works with your goals, not against them. A space that evolves with you, adapts to your reality, and respects your mind. This isn’t just a product—it’s a philosophy. A way to turn technical skills into something that matters. Something that helps me reclaim my focus and helps you take control of your time, your attention, and your growth.

Here’s the backstory: Oroboros was born out of my own struggles. Early on, I toyed with names like “Life Saga” (too casual) and “Interplanetary Self-Actualization Engine” (way too long, but it had the right ambition). Then I landed on Oroboros—a symbol of renewal, of cycles, of constant evolution. It felt right because this isn’t just a project. It’s a mission.

And let me be clear: I’m a solo, independent developer who’s self-funded and debt-free. I’m not interested in raising funds or taking investment. I’m choosing the subscription business model because it’s sustainable—not surveillance capitalism. I’m building Oroboros to make a living by helping people reclaim their focus and achieve their goals. This isn’t about selling you something. It’s about creating something that’s valuable because it helps you—not in spite of it. Right now, I’m in the trenches, designing Oroboros: its features, its architecture, its core philosophy. Is it finished? Hell no. Launching it feels like a moonshot. But it’s a moonshot worth taking because this is the future.

Here’s the bottom line: Oroboros isn’t just a tool. It’s a declaration. It’s for people like me—like you—who are tired of being pulled in every direction. Who are ready to take ownership of their time, their focus, and their potential. This is the beginning of something bigger. And I’m just getting started.