From the maker
Robin Vale
I make small, useful software and the odd piece of hardware. Bootstrapped, profitable, and building in public since 2019.
Currently: Tidepool, analytics for independent newsletters.
Issue N° 6
Robin Vale
4 live projects
Cover story · saas
Tidepool
Privacy-first analytics for independent newsletters.
Open rates, growth and churn without tracking pixels. Started as a weekend script for my own list; now 1,400 writers use it to see which issues actually land.
In this issue
02
hardware
Loomkit
Modular synth kits you solder yourself. Shipped worldwide.
Active$1.9k last 30d
03
desktop
Quietmark
A calm Markdown editor that gets out of your way.
Active$640/mo
04
maps
Fieldnotes Atlas
Turn your hiking notes and photos into a living map.
🛠 Building
05
fintech
Pocket Ledger
Envelope budgeting for freelancers. Acquired in 2024.
💰 Acquired
06
audio
Glyphs Radio
A lo-fi radio for type designers. Paused while Tidepool grows.
⏸ On hold
hardware
Loomkit
Modular synth kits you solder yourself. Shipped worldwide.
Active$1.9k last 30d
03
desktop
Quietmark
A calm Markdown editor that gets out of your way.
Active$640/mo
04
maps
Fieldnotes Atlas
Turn your hiking notes and photos into a living map.
🛠 Building
05
fintech
Pocket Ledger
Envelope budgeting for freelancers. Acquired in 2024.
💰 Acquired
06
audio
Glyphs Radio
A lo-fi radio for type designers. Paused while Tidepool grows.
⏸ On hold