My 2026 Tech Stack



Out of the 5 million apps out there, only a few will genuinely make you more efficient. After years of trial and error, I’ve tracked down the ones that make a real impact, much like I hunt for the perfect avocado at the store.

In 2024, I shared my tech stack for the first time, and then again in 2025. Both articles became some of my most-read pieces. I didn’t intend to write a third version, but the stack has evolved so much that it’s necessary.

Last year, AI got smarter. This year, AI got hands. It’s no longer just answering questions – it’s doing things: sending emails, building spreadsheets, updating CRMs, booking meetings, and running outreach 24/7, without errors or breaks. That’s the shift, and here’s what’s powering my operation now.

Manus AI

Where I spend most of my time and money: $850/month, and it’s worth every penny.

Every morning at 7 a.m., Manus scans my calendar and inbox, sending me a debrief of the day’s agenda. At night, I get a Telegram DM summarizing what got done. It creates spreadsheets, generates reports, and I train it by voice: I speak the task, it builds the skill, and remembers it forever.

Claude AI

Still the best LLM for complex tasks. I use it in team mode with shared threads, saved knowledge, and ongoing projects.

I moved away from ChatGPT because it was too glitchy, robotic, and unreliable for specialized work. Claude is more consistent, precise, and human-like in its interactions.

OpenClaw

The most exciting project I’ve worked on this year, created with my son.

OpenClaw is a Claude-powered agent running on a Mac Mini on a second desk. It’s linked to a model router, so it automatically picks the best AI for each task: Claude for writing, GPT Codex for coding, and a lightweight model for quick, cost-effective tasks.

It has its own email, WhatsApp number, and phone number. Currently, we’re building a 24/7 outreach workflow where it prospects, follows up, updates the CRM, and tags the right team member — all without breaks, mistakes, or days off.

IndustrialIQ.AI

Our in-house small bay acquisition software with an AI layer that you control by voice. This is where we discover and underwrite deals.

The Supporting Cast

These tools are still essential:

  • Wispr Flow: I hardly type anymore. Voice in, professional message out.
  • Loom: All meetings recorded, transcribed, and logged. My memory lives here.
  • Perplexity: Faster than Google for research. We have a team subscription.
  • Remove Paywall: With everything behind a paywall, this tool solves that issue.
  • Superhuman: Still the best email app. Inbox zero at least once a week.
  • Google Apps: The command center for my entire team. Unmatched for storage and search.
  • Apple Notes: Voice memos, quick notes, and files on the go. Always open.
  • Notion: The hub where all marketing gets created and stored.
  • 1Password: No more password chaos, synced across the whole team.
  • Beehiiv: Where I send out my newsletters.
  • LandGlide: The first thing I open when stepping out of the car.
  • Canva: Your $13/month graphic designer. Still essential.

The Evolution

Here’s how it’s developed:

  • 2024: We used these tools to ask questions and find answers – basically, Super Google.
  • 2025: We started using them to organize and streamline our work.
  • 2026: We tell them what to do. And they do it.
  • Next 6 months: We’ll tell them the outcome we want, and they’ll figure out the tasks to get there.

We’re early, but we’re not that early.

The shift is undeniable: AI has moved from answering questions to taking action. The tools worth keeping are the ones actually doing the work. Use this stack. Push it to its limits. Let the machines handle the heavy lifting, so you can stay focused on the deals.

For more details, check out Saul Zenkevicius.

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