Vlad Sabev | #freelancing

Dark cinematic illustration of multi-GPU NVIDIA server hardware in the foreground with glowing green accents, floating holographic privacy shields and padlock icons, code interfaces, and a silhouetted consultant working at a laptop in the background — cover art for an article on self-hosting AI economics and spare compute marketplaces

The Economics of Self-Hosting AI

2026-07-284 min read

Enthusiasts want to self-host models but can't justify the hardware. Marketplaces for spare compute could enable the economics for individuals, while privacy already makes it a no-brainer for companies.

Preparing a Freelance Offer: From 0 to 100%

2017-10-2318 min read

A step-by-step guide to preparing a professional freelance offer - from initial client conversations and market research through feature estimation, pricing packages, and presenting the final document.

How to Price Your Time and Work as a Freelancer

2017-07-2424 min read

A practical guide to pricing freelance services — moving beyond hourly billing toward value-based pricing.