Curious by default.
Builder by practice.
I’m Adrian, a founder and occasional advisor based in Los Altos. I like small teams, ambitious questions, and things that work the way you expect.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how we can make technology feel more human. Less dashboard. More door opening.
Working on a better starting point.
Prototyping a new tool for independent researchers. A small team, a quiet room, and a lot of conversations.
Early days2021—2025 / Co-founder, Northstar
Built a small collaboration tool for independent teams. Led product and worked closely with our first customers, from the first rough prototype to the final details of a shared workspace.
2017—2021 / Product, Chapter
Helped a growing product team turn complicated workflows into simple, dependable tools. A formative lesson in listening before building.
On a trail in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Learning to make a decent bowl.
Reading more books than I finish.
Interesting things start with a hello.