About me

Hey, I’m Matt

I’m a Chicago-area creator and web developer learning in public. I co-host the video podcast Stand-up Teardown, experiment with AI-assisted “vibe coding,” and share what works: from clean SEO and Core Web Vitals to tiny shipped apps.

Matt Ballek — creator, marketer, and vibe coder

What I do

I like shipping practical, fast, content-first projects and documenting the process so others can reuse it.

Content-first websites

Astro + AstroWind with clean routing, Markdown collections, and Core Web Vitals-friendly performance.

AI-assisted experiments

“Vibe coding” with tools like Codex and Lovable to prototype small apps quickly and iterate without fear.

Video & podcasting

Co-host of the show Stand-up Teardown. Also building vertical video series and playful dev content.

Let’s collaborate

Vibe w/ Matt

Consulting & collabs

Need a fast, content-first site or help with AI-assisted workflows? Reach out via /contact.

Speaking & workshops

I love sharing practical demos on Astro, SEO, and vibe coding. Inquiries → /contact.