Founding Applied Researcher
Obvious
Have we met before?
We might someday.
I believe the most human act — clearly expressing intent — should be enough to begin reality.
I believe "shipping" is not the finish line. Arrival is. And I believe output is easy to generate now. Meaning is not.
Applied research at the frontier of AI. Exploring new form factors — what it looks like when AI systems genuinely extend human capability, not just automate it.
Form Factors for Your New AI Coworkers
Obvious Assistant
From reactive cleanup to proactive resolution: Transform Agent
A coding companion that understands context, not just syntax. Built for the way developers actually think — staying close to the problem, not just the cursor.
A smart grid notepad for people who build things. Designed like stationery — travels with you and talks to your tools. Your mental map, laid out the way you actually think.
A coding agent that's Linear native and self learning. Designed to understand your codebase and workflow, continuously improving its understanding of what you're building.
A small design studio making lamps from recycled and sustainable materials. Each piece is handcrafted with care, designed to bring warmth and character to everyday spaces.
Espresso & Tea Tray. A stackable, easy to pick up and carry tray designed for use at home and in the cafe. In 2014 I collaborated with Monsoon Pottery to create a limited edition gift set with the tray, a one of a kind coffee cup and a bag of coffee beans.
The Anemone lamp is featured in Nanu Electrics of San Francisco's photoshoot for their just launched Arc alarm clock. I could not be more excited to see the humble Anemone lamp made from recycles and sustainable materials alongside a product as magical as the Arc.
Made primary research accessible to investors who previously couldn't afford it. Made experts' time compound through reuse — one conversation, many insights.
Improved how customers moved through stores, how fast they got their deliveries, how much of the assortment they could discover.
Simplified payment integration for developers. Made checkouts invisible for their customers — the best payment experience is one you don't notice.
Moved small businesses off cash and expanded their addressable market through card acceptance. Put their data in one place so they could finally see their own business.