September 18, 2025 Cabinet of Curiosities TINKERING A living, rotating home for my nostalgia machines, music, and art—built to be explored by guests. The Room & Vibe Cabinet: Maria Yee Room & Board Upright Cabinet/Credenza A warm, modern display with wood grid that feels like
Fundraising is a constant focus for us as entrepreneurs, and it’s a topic that comes up nearly every time we meet. The startup world is filled with stories about founders pitching to dozens of VCs, going from meeting to meeting, before finally securing that elusive first round of funding. For those of us willing to invest in our networks, I completely disagree with this approach.
Yesterday, I had a chance to share some thoughts on my founder experience with Accompany with the latest LAUNCH Cohort.
The Pimoroni Presto is a compact, low-power display powered by a Raspberry Pi chip —perfect for turning your desk into a little piece of living music art. I’ve been running mine as a “Now Playing” Spotify display using the brilliant PrestoDeck code by @fatihak on GitHub.
Unboxing the RayCue WB-8 — a tiny slice of 1984 in alarm clock form. Inspired by the original Macintosh, this little retro wonder blends nostalgia and practicality: a mini screen, classic beige styling, and startup sounds that take you straight back to the dawn of personal computing. Perfect companion for your desk or bedside if you miss that old “hello” charm.
September 18, 2025 Cabinet of Curiosities TINKERING A living, rotating home for my nostalgia machines, music, and art—built to be explored by guests. The Room & Vibe Cabinet: Maria Yee Room & Board Upright Cabinet/Credenza A warm, modern display with wood grid that feels like
An inside look at building a company, carrying responsibility, and learning from failure — why mistakes shape us, but regrets don’t have to.
Ever wanted to slip back into the elegant simplicity of a 1984 Macintosh, but with the convenience of modern hardware? In this post, I’ll walk you through the process of installing Mini vMac on your iPad—no shady sideloading required. By using Xcode and a genuine Macintosh ROM file, you can recreate that vintage Mac environment on your tablet, enjoying a nostalgic digital adventure anywhere.
Explore the magic of blending nostalgia with modern technology! From the LEGO Mini Macintosh to the Streamocaster, discover how I recreate iconic retro devices using modern tools like Raspberry Pi, Mini vMac, and RetroPie. Whether it’s a Winberry 95 PC on your side table or a functional Polaroid Printer, this guide will help you revive the past with a modern twist. Start building your own nostalgia machine and bring your memories back to life!
Tracking innovative ADU companies with a focus on practical and stylish design, with the potential for being a true in-law unit for aging-in-place. Explore my findings from brands like Tomu, Manta North, and Cerca.
Anyone who has spent any time with me knows that I take my coffee very seriously. Over the years, I’ve developed an unhealthy obsession with making the perfect pour over at home and on the road. I’m a Blue Bottle loyalist from their early Oakland days and still appreciate my morning Bella Donovan.
Last week, I had a chance to share some thoughts on my founder experience (Accompany 2013 – 2018) with Aaron McDaniel’s Haas MBA 295A entrepreneurship class.
25th Anniversary V Foundation Wine celebration raises $21 Million – a record amount for the annual fundraising event.
Fundraising is a constant focus for us as entrepreneurs, and it’s a topic that comes up nearly every time we meet. The startup world is filled with stories about founders pitching to dozens of VCs, going from meeting to meeting, before finally securing that elusive first round of funding. For those of us willing to invest in our networks, I completely disagree with this approach.
The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, announced the 2022 V Foundation Wine Celebration raised more than $6.5 million during a full weekend of events in the Napa Valley, with proceeds supporting early detection research.
The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, announced the 2021 V Foundation Wine Celebration raised more than $12 million during a full weekend of events in the Napa Valley.
Yesterday, I had a chance to share some thoughts on my founder experience with Accompany with the latest LAUNCH Cohort.
The V Foundation Wine Celebration, held virtually on August 8, 2020, raised over $3.6 million to support the V Foundation’s fight to achieve Victory Over Cancer®.
Collection of works from the 1990s, including my favorite pastel piece of Dizzy Gillespie.
When we founded Accompany back in 2013, we decided to deliberately set our company culture. Before we even had a name, an office or even a first employee, we had our values.
All told, Cisco employees raised more than $2 million across all locations. At Cisco headquarters in San Jose, California, more than 300 employees participated in a ‘satellite’ Sleep Out, making it the largest-ever Sleep Out since Covenant House began its grassroots organizing and fundraising initiative in 2011.
For painting, I work primarily with acrylics – it is an extremely forgiving and highly experimental medium.
Decided to refresh my 2015 Model S by fixing the ne part of the car I never truly loved – the bubble. Now the proud owner of a ‘new’ S.
Accompany, the intelligent virtual chief of staff app, today announced that it has raised $20 million in funding. Led by Ignition Partners with participation from CRV, this latest round brings Accompany’s total funding to date to $40.6 million.
Accompany, a next-generation networking platform, today announced it has raised $15 million in Series B funding from ICONIQ Capital, Charles River Ventures (CRV) and Cowboy Ventures.
