I like quiet movies, good stories, and art that shows the hand that made it. I love coffee, oil paint, and the smell of tomato vines. Horror movies keep me alert, writing fiction keeps me kind. Most days I’m curious about how people work and what makes things worth keeping.
I make things that keep me curious. Some grow into products, others into short films or paintings. I move between disciplines the way most people move between moods. Each project is a small attempt to understand the world from a new angle.
Philosophy
I believe meaning comes from the act of doing. Existence is brief, so I’d rather fill it with work that feels alive. Perfection is a trap; movement is proof of life. The world doesn’t hand out purpose, but it rewards attention.... the kind that slows you down long enough to see the details.
Most days, I find that’s enough.
Mission
Work is how I make sense of being here. I build, film, and write because the act of doing keeps life in focus. Everything I make starts with a small constraint and ends with something that feels real in the hand or on the screen. The mission is simple: stay curious, stay useful, and leave behind good work instead of noise.
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Rascal German Shepherd named Claire
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cameras in rotation
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paintings currently unfinished
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pounds of coffee roasted
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chapters of a book locked in, only 14 more to go
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tomatoes eaten straight off the vine
Rekap (my start-up) & the Work of Building Something New:
Building Rekap has been the hardest and most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. It’s a daily exercise in vision and survival, in keeping a fragile idea alive long enough to see what it can become. Every day asks for some mix of creativity, discipline, and the crazy belief that the small details will add up to something durable.
Running a startup is a strange kind of apprenticeship in uncertainty. The ground moves constantly... markets shift, code breaks, people change, and you still have to show up clear-headed and make good decisions. Some days feel electric, others heavy, but both matter. The work teaches endurance, pattern recognition, and humility in equal measure.
I love it because it demands everything. Rekap sits at the edge of what feels possible... building tools that understand people, not just data. It’s equal parts art, engineering, and sociology. Leading it keeps me honest; it asks me to balance ambition with care, to stay curious, and to remember that the best products, like the best art, are built by people who still notice the world around them.
Come say Hello!
Sonoma, California
my phone is on silent
me@lyndsaydonhoff.com