Ryan McDonough

Founder, Sometime Artist

CFO and co-founder @Accompany, acquired by @Cisco. Turnaround CFO @Ning, sold to Glam Media. Former seed VC. McKinsey trained. @Wharton School and @Haas School of Business.

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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...

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...

September 18, 2025Cabinet of Curiosities TINKERINGA living, rotating home for my nostalgia machines, music, and art—built to be explored by guests. The Room & VibeCabinet: Maria Yee Room & Board Upright Cabinet/Credenza A warm, modern display with wood grid that feels like a tiny museum in the dining...

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...

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...

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...