I spent 15 years in FP&A and corporate budgeting. For the first 10, I actively avoided management because the path to leadership seemed designed for extroverts. Be more visible. Speak up in meetings. Network at happy hours.

I eventually got promoted anyway, mostly by taking ownership of problems I cared about fixing more than I cared about avoiding meetings. Turns out if you run the meeting, you can keep it organized.

Recently I taught myself to code using AI tools (Cursor + Claude, mostly) and wanted to build something that would have helped my past self. The result is leadquiet.com an AI coaching tool specifically for introverts in leadership roles.

It's text-based (no video calls), focused on energy management and leveraging introvert strengths rather than "overcoming" them, and priced for individuals ($15/mo).

I'm not from tech. I still work full-time in finance. Built this nights and weekends. Would love feedback if you try it.