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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Tinkering

10 Dec

Posted at 16:57h in Tinkering

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...

03 Oct

Posted at 08:00h in Design, Tinkering

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...

24 Sep

Posted at 17:50h in Tinkering

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...

28 May

Posted at 08:50h in Tinkering

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....