Our Philosophy
High-performing teams are full of brilliant minds that work differently—both human and machine. Some think in patterns and connections, others need to hyperfocus on details. Some thrive on rapid task-switching, others prefer deep, uninterrupted work. Some process information visually, others through movement or sound. Traditional tools force everyone into rigid hierarchies and treat automation as an awkward add-on. GraphDone creates a flat, collaborative environment where every type of mind—biological or digital— contributes as equals toward shared goals, not assignments from above.
Meet the Founders
Matthew Valancy
Co-Founder, Engineer
From Silicon Valley, California, Matthew has worked with engineering teams across every startup phase—from garage startups to IPO. He's observed that the most talented engineers are often self-directed individuals who thrive with autonomy, yet most management approaches are designed for workers who need constant oversight. GraphDone emerged from his belief that passionate, independent contributors deserve tools that amplify their strengths rather than constrain them.
Lakshman Patel
Co-Founder, Engineer
From a farming family in India that taught him hard work and seizing opportunities can transform lives, Lakshman brings that relentless drive to building technology. He champions rapidly adopting cutting-edge tools and methodologies to accelerate learning, continuously iterate on solutions, and deliver exceptional end-to-end experiences that exceed expectations.
Open Source Philosophy
GraphDone is built as open source software because we believe the best tools for human collaboration should be transparent, community-driven, and accessible to everyone.