Inkwell — Writing App
A distraction-free writing tool with native sync. 12k MAU, fully bootstrapped.
SaaSTypeScript
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Ari Nakamura
Full-stack engineer & indie maker. I build fast products for small teams.
About
Independent developer from Kyoto. I help founders go from idea to revenue — usually in 4–6 weeks. TypeScript, Postgres, and a stubborn love for shipping small.
Selected Work
Routelane
Logistics dashboard for last-mile couriers. Built for a Tokyo-based startup.
DashboardMaps
Experience
- 2021 — PresentIndependent Engineer · Self-employed
20+ shipped MVPs for seed-stage startups across SF, Tokyo, and Berlin.
- 2018 — 2021Senior Engineer · Mercari
Backend platform team. Shipped a checkout rewrite that cut p99 latency by 60%.