Member Spotlight—Kyle S
Kyle is a Bay Area native, a hiking, cycling, and running enthusiast (he bikes to Tillage most days), and a big fan of flexibility in his weekly schedule. Read about Kyle’s favorite local spot, how Tillage has found its way into his weekly rhythms, and what he’s doing to foster community at Tillage.
How long have you been in the city? Tell us a little about your journey.
I've lived in San Francisco since 2018. I grew up in the Bay Area and always wanted to live in the city, so when I had the chance to leave San Diego and make it work here, I took it — mainly for the career opportunities. A few weeks after moving, I landed a contract copywriting gig at an agency working with Google, and it stuck.
How many steps are you away from Tillage?
I live at Funston and Moraga, about 0.6 miles from Tillage — roughly 1,500 steps door to door.
What does a typical day or week look like for you, and how has Tillage become a part of that routine?
My days shift between personal projects, job searching, and hosting a monthly design meetup. I'm not big on rigid routines — I like spontaneity and variety — so Tillage works well for me as a way to get out of my apartment and be around people while I work.
What drew you to Tillage, and what have you enjoyed about being part of the community so far?
The proximity to my apartment was a big draw, and Tillage has become something like a second home office. What I've enjoyed most is the social side — running into friends, getting lunch with people, and having a reason to be around others during the day.
Where's your favorite spot at Tillage?
Definitely the computer room — I like having a proper monitor to work with.
What's your favorite Tillage Gathering?
The happy hours!
What's one local spot you couldn't live without?
Fiorella, in the Inner Sunset — it's one of my favorite pizza spots. I've spent a lot of time at the bar getting to know the bartenders, and it's become my go-to when I don't feel like cooking and want somewhere easy to grab dinner.
What's something you've spent your time and energy pouring into lately?
Over the last few months, I've been organizing a monthly Content Design meetup. The meetup aims to foster a sense of community and provide a space where we can all learn actively.
Anything else you’d like to share about yourself?
Outside of work, I really enjoy hiking, cycling, and running. Not having a consistent 9-to-5 has had its stressful moments, but it's also been a real blessing — it's given me the flexibility to take on hiking and biking trips I wouldn't have been able to do with a full-time job.
