An independent venture lab in Austin, Texas.
We build and operate e-commerce brands, community platforms, and software products. We turn curious ideas into useful products, then keep improving them with real-world feedback.
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| Venture | What it does |
|---|---|
| Hill Country Gear | Guides, clothing, and gear for exploring the Texas Hill Country. |
| SharePuzzles | A community puzzle exchange platform that helps people share puzzles and discover new ones. |
| Stellar Arcade | A marketplace for retro electronics, sci-fi and fantasy collectibles, and trading card games. |
| Austin Puzzle Exchange | Free neighborhood puzzle exchanges in Austin, Texas, where neighbors share and discover jigsaw puzzles. |
- Find the question. Start with a real need or a community worth bringing together.
- Make it tangible. Use practical engineering to put a working product in people's hands.
- Keep it useful. Listen to customers and let evidence guide the next iteration.
We also share what we learn about engineering, AI, and open source. Follow the Signals reading list for releases we're watching.
