After some feedback, I pivoted from a bike computer to a watch, combining a Nokia 3310 with an Arduino to create an early prototype.

I then partnered with a friend to build products for the iPhone, inspired by the potential of the new technology.

Pitch competitions helped fund the early stages of my company, originally called Impulse, which aimed to show notifications on your wrist.

The first prototype worked exclusively with BlackBerry devices, and while it wasn't perfect, it demonstrated the concept of a smartwatch.

I started working on wearables six and a half years ago because I wanted to create a more affordable smartwatch, as I didn't want to spend $400 on existing options.

My design process begins with sketching ideas on paper, which allows for quick visualization and capturing of insights.

I started thinking about how the internet could solve various problems, which sparked my excitement for technology.

I came up with the idea for Dropbox out of frustration after forgetting my thumb drive on a bus trip, which made it impossible to get any work done.

The launch of the iPhone in 2007 sparked my idea to design a mobile app, leading to the creation of my first business, Six Agency. I wanted to push the idea that you don't need a full catalog of products in front of a customer on a small device; the app would show only one highly curated product per day, which could be anything from a pencil from Japan to a beautiful watch.