I love to build, ship, and learn. Since 2008, I've led teams and built products for world-class companies and startups. Currently, I'm working with select clients and hacking on new ideas.
- SprintPerfect for founders who need to validate fast, prepare for fundraising, or execute a high-stakes launch. Includes product strategy, UI/UX design, functional prototype, design system components, and GitHub repository.
- RetainerEmbedded product partner for continuous velocity. Ideal for funded teams who need Principal-level product design and prototyping. Includes weekly design sprints, direct Slack access, product strategy, UI/UX design, and code delivery.
- AdvisoryStrategic product guidance for teams that already have execution capacity but need expert direction. Perfect for founders navigating pivots, preparing for fundraising, or making critical product decisions.
- Soho2024—2025AI Style Advisor that reviews your looks and recommends products. Built with Expo, React Native, and Vercel AI SDK for iOS.
- Multi Vault2021—2024Institutional-grade Multiparty Computation Bitcoin wallet designed and engineered for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.
- Multi Key2021—2023NFC-powered wireless authenticator for Bitcoin wallet transaction signing and recovery.
- Sudo2021MagSafe, air-gapped, cold storage Ethereum concept wallet for iPhone.
- Cash App2017—2021Payment platform for sending and receiving money. Designed v3, v4, Vision, Navigation, Architecture, Bitcoin, Stocks, Support, Dark Mode. Led Design Critique, Design Review, and Design Principles.
- Loop2025—PresentDeep work timer for pomodoro sessions on iOS. ↗
- Void2025—PresentMinimalist notepad with powerful features. Powered by iCloud and compatible across all Apple devices. ↗
- Protocol2025—PresentNoise generator with particle effects and gesture controls to blend noise color between white, pink, brown noise and a 100 Hz to 3 kHz tone sweep. ↗
- Shop | Shopify, IPO2025Product Designer, ContractProduct Design, Prototyping
- HSLA00012025Founder & CEO, Full-TimeProduct Design, Prototyping, Development
- Tlon2024—2025Product Designer, ContractProduct Design
- Faire2024Product Designer, ContractProduct Design
- Multi2021—2024Founder & CEO, Full-TimeFundraising, Recruiting, Product Management, Prototyping
- Cash App | Block, IPO2017—2021Product Design Principal, Full-TimeProduct Design, Prototyping
- Mirror, Acquired by lululemon2017Product Designer, ContractBrand Design, Product Design, Prototyping
- Electric Objects, Acquired by Giphy2015—2016Product Designer, Full-TimeProduct Design, Prototyping
- Kit, Acquired by Patreon2015Product Designer, ContractProduct Design, Prototyping
- Mediachain, Acquired by Spotify2015Product Designer, Full-TimeBrand Design, Product Design, Prototyping
- Drip, Acquired by Kickstarter2015Product Designer, ContractBrand Design, Product Design
- SeatGeek2015Designer, ContractBrand Design
- Outdoor Voices2014Designer, ContractBrand Design, eCommerce Design
- Justworks, IPO2014Designer, ContractBrand Design, Product Design
- Beme, Acquired by CNN2014Product Designer, ContractProduct Design, Prototyping
- Bond Street, Acquired by Goldman Sachs2014Designer, ContractBrand Design, Product Design, Development
- Bonobos, Acquired by Walmart2014Designer, ContractBrand Design, Product Design, Prototyping
- Ten Thousand2013Designer, ContractBrand Design
- Spring, Acquired by ShopRunner2013Designer, ContractBrand Design, Product Design, Prototyping
- Compass, IPO2013Designer, ContractRecruiting, Brand Design, Product Design, Prototyping
- Oscar, IPO2013Designer, ContractBrand Design, Product Design, Prototyping
- Varsity2013—2015Founder & CEO, Full-TimeRecruiting, Creative Direction, Brand Design, Product Design
- BestVendor, Acquired by Docstoc2012Designer, Full-TimeBrand Design, Product Design, Development
- Fictive Kin2011—2012Designer, ContractBrand Design, Product Design, Prototyping
- Squarespace, IPO2011Designer, ContractProduct Design
- Hugo & Marie2010Designer, ContractProduct Design
- Girlfriend2010—2012Co-Founder & Creative Director, Full-TimeCreative Direction, Brand Design, Product Design
- Huge, Acquired by Interpublic2010—2011Designer, Full-TimeVisual Design
- Primitive2020SwiftUI for Designers
- Parsons School of Design | The New School2014Interaction Studio
Apple2014
Best Apps of 2014: Spring
- Built in New York City
- Made with Cursor
- Hosted on Vercel
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