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Ash Ryan Arnwine. Seasoned DevRel Lead. Founder of Collxn and Random Tantrum. Building products, writing about dev tools and music tech. Based in Texas, currently in Kyoto.

I’m Ash Ryan Arnwine, founder & CEO at Random Tantrum, where I’m building Collxn—a better way for vinyl lovers to explore their collections. I’m also a board member at HanaYou (ikebana experiences for all) and an advisor at Muru (the premier app for medics in the trenches).

Previously, I led Developer Relations at Adobe and Nylas, co‑founded sc0red as Chief Product Officer, and organized grassroots tech communities in NYC, Kyoto, and beyond. I like shipping small, useful things as a solo dev, learning in public, and helping builders build at scale.

Outside of work, I’m usually digging through crates, tinkering with my daughter, pursuing fitness through lifting and running, or carrying flowers for my wife's company. I try to start each day with morning pages and end it with music (and maybe a little scotch).

Where I’ve lived

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  • Kyoto, Japan — 2025– (currently nomading here)
  • Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas — 2025– (home base)
  • New York City — 2015–2025
  • Osaka, Japan — 2010–2015
  • San Francisco, California — 2008–2010
  • Kagoshima, Japan — 2003–2008
  • Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas — born and raised

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You can learn more about me on the following pages.

  • /now for a periodically updated snapshot.
  • /ideas for future directions.
  • /portfolio — for things I've done before.

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Last updated: July 31, 2025