At Inkwell, we believe that every writer deserves the best tools to bring their ideas to life.
Whether you’re crafting a novel, writing an article, or organizing research, our platform is
built to empower your creativity and streamline your workflow.
We’re more than just a writing tool—we’re a partner in your creative journey.
Why We Created Inkwell
Inkwell was born out of frustration with traditional writing tools that lacked flexibility,
precision, and collaborative capabilities. We envisioned a platform that:
Adapts to different writing styles and formats.
Supports teamwork without compromising individual control.
Offers advanced tools in a user-friendly interface.
Our Values
Innovation
We are committed to developing cutting-edge features that simplify your writing process.
Collaboration
Writing is often a team effort, and we prioritize tools that make teamwork easy and
efficient.
User-Centered Design
Your feedback shapes our platform. We aim to create a space where your ideas thrive.
Privacy and Security
Your words are your own. We ensure they remain private and secure.
Meet the Team
Jed Macosko, PhD, President
Originally from Minneapolis, Jed has lived in diverse locations including Minsk,
Princeton, Tashkent, Chicago, Copenhagen, Albuquerque, and Strasbourg. He earned his BS
from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and completed his PhD at the University
of California, Berkeley.
Following a postdoctoral fellowship with Howard Hughes Medical Investigator Carlos J.
Bustamante, Jed collaborated with Nobel laureate Kary Mullis at a biotech startup in
Irvine, California. Currently, he serves as a physics professor at Wake Forest
University.
With over two decades of experience, Jed focuses his research on cellular mechanics and
molecular motors, while also teaching undergraduate courses on big data and virtual
reality. His lab has been awarded substantial external funding, and his publications and
patents have made a significant impact in the scientific and biotech communities,
garnering numerous citations.
James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President
James is a historian and philosopher of science originally from Texas. He holds a BA in
classics from the University of Texas at Austin, an MA in the history of science from
Harvard University, and a PhD in the history and philosophy of science from the
University of Notre Dame.
During his time at Harvard, he was awarded a Sheldon Traveling Fellowship to study at
the University of Athens and served as a Visiting Fellow at the Byzantine Institute of
the Serbian Academy of Arts and Sciences in Belgrade.
Dr. Barham's research focuses on the conceptual underpinnings of biology. His scholarly
work has been featured in several academic journals, including BioSystems, Rivista di Biologia, and Studies in History and Philosophy of Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
Jennifer "Jenn" Finley, Chief Editor
Jenn earned both her BA and MA in English, specializing in technical writing, from
Wright State University.
After completing her studies, Jenn moved to Okayama, Japan, where she taught
conversational English to university students. Upon returning to the United States, she
spent a decade as a project manager in the IT sector before relocating to Kentucky,
where she homeschooled her four children for five years.
Winston Ewert, PhD, CTO
Winston is a software engineer with a strong academic background. He earned his Bachelor
of Science in Computer Science from Trinity Western University and went on to complete a
Master’s degree in Computer Science and a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at
Baylor University.
After earning his doctorate, he worked as a software engineer at Google’s Kirkland,
Washington, campus for two years.
