My name is Lee Knowlton. I worked at Ultraworking as CTO for a few years. Before that, I was a teacher at Kanazawa Technical College.

Right now I’m taking some time to play with my 2yo son.

My email is leeknowlton@gmail.com. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter (or Strava if you’re an athlete).

Influences

  • Teaching: My high school running coach, Chuck Sanchez
  • Work: Ultraworking, #workharder
  • Philosophy: Japanese Zen & Martial Arts (e.g., Takuan Soho, Musashi Miyamoto)
  • Programming: SICP
  • AI: The Society of Mind

Personality

  • Myers-Briggs: INTJ. Strong IN. Weak TJ.
  • PrinciplesYou Archetype: Quiet Leader (link to breakdown)
  • Kolbe-A: 8-5-3-3 (from 2018)
  • Big 5
    • Open-Mindedness: 83rd
    • Conscientiousness 98th
    • Extraversion: 48th
    • Agreeableness: 60th
    • Negative Emotionality: 25th (i.e., more positive than most)

I spent some time on Bainbridge Island. It reminded me of Japan and New Zealand.

Updated April 19th, 2024