About
A small lab, built on purpose.
This page is long by design: philosophy, background, and contact in one place—so you can read it once and decide whether this is your kind of software.
Philosophy
A few things I care about.
I care deeply about software that respects its users. None of this is radical. It just feels uncommon lately.
Respect, in practice
- Your data stays yours.
- Features exist because they’re useful, not because they drive engagement.
- Telemetry, if it exists at all, is off by default.
- Software should keep working when you’re offline (when that’s possible).
- You shouldn’t need an account just to get started.
Sustainable, not extractive
Good software takes time, attention, and ongoing maintenance. It’s reasonable for software to cost money so the work can continue. What I’m not interested in is building systems designed primarily to maximize profit, attention, or lock-in.
Small by design
Lightbridge Lab is just me. That’s not a stealth phase. It means incentives are aligned, decisions are straightforward, and the person building the software is the same person answering emails and fixing bugs.
Background
About Lightbridge Lab
Independent software, built carefully.
Lightbridge Lab is an independent software studio founded by me, Sebastien. I’ve spent years working on complex systems, large teams, and software built under heavy constraints. Lightbridge Lab is my way of doing the opposite: building small, understandable tools with clear boundaries and honest tradeoffs.
About me
I’m a software builder who enjoys thinking carefully about tools, workflows, and how people actually use technology day to day. I’m not trying to build a personal brand or a startup empire. I’m trying to make software that feels solid, thoughtful, and worth keeping around.
Why “Lightbridge”
The name comes from the idea of making transitions easier—between ideas and execution, between complexity and clarity. If a tool can make that bridge feel calmer, it’s doing its job.
Contact
Say hello.
Questions, feedback, or thoughtful criticism are always welcome.