Sunrise representing new beginnings and clarity

Curious about what emerges when we pay attention together?

I'm Curtis Yoi. I work with people and systems to create orientation, presence, and shared experience. I'm fascinated by what happens when we tune into what's alive, sense what matters, and let things move forward together.

Whether I'm holding space in a conversation, building tools for clarity, or exploring the edges of emergence, it all comes back to this: showing up with presence, curiosity, and genuine care for what wants to unfold.

How I Work

A blend of tuning, emergence, and care in practice.

Tuning In

I start by listening. What's alive right now? What feels tight, unclear, or ready to shift? I show up with presence and curiosity to sense what actually matters underneath the surface.

Embracing Emergence

I believe the best solutions aren't predefined but emerge from tuning tensions and paying attention to what wants to move. No forcing. No rigid plans. Just responsiveness to what's actually present.

Care That Moves

Care for me means more than listening. It means responding, adapting, and supporting real movement forward. No judgment, no pressure to be any certain way. Just genuine support for what wants to unfold.

What I'm Exploring

A few areas where my curiosity lives and my work comes alive.

Conversations That Move

I'm deeply curious about what happens in conversation when we show up with genuine presence and no agenda. I've developed Cura Sessions as a space where people can sense what's truly alive for them, gain clarity, and move forward with real support. It's about meeting you exactly where you are, without judgment or pressure.

Whether you're navigating uncertainty, feeling stuck, or just want to explore something that matters, these conversations are designed to create clarity and momentum together.

Tools for Clarity

I believe the best tools help people think clearer and move with more intention. That's why I created Effit: spaces and resources for action, shared experience, and real momentum. Tools are only valuable if they actually help you live better.

From journals to frameworks to lived practices, I'm building things that invite you to move from wanting something to actually creating it.

Understanding Complexity

I'm fascinated by how we make sense of the world. I've developed Contrast Modeling as a framework for understanding complexity, tension, and emergence. It's a way of tuning our attention to what's actually happening beneath the surface.

This approach shows up everywhere in my work, from one-on-one conversations to systems thinking to the software I build.

Connection & Community

At the heart of everything is this belief: the best things happen when people come together with care and curiosity. Whether through workshops, presentations, or collaboration, I'm always exploring how to build spaces where real connection thrives.

I'd love to connect if you're interested in exploring something together, or if you just want to have a meaningful conversation.

Adaptive Systems

I'm curious about living systems and software that sense and respond rather than command. Tools like Filament and other emergent technologies evolve from this exploration, embodying adaptability and flow.

Adaptive systems help connect people and processes through responsiveness instead of control, fostering environments where change is embraced and supported.

Presence in Practice

I experiment with bringing presence into everyday tools, teams, and learning environments, focusing on how attention changes outcomes and deepens engagement.

Through prototypes, reflective tools, and workshops, I explore ways to bridge heart-led awareness with practical application in real-world contexts.

My Journey

Based in San Diego, my path led me through moments where shared action and care literally saved my life. That shaped everything.

I've always been drawn to how things work. How systems move. How people find their way forward together. I sit with teams and communities. We find patterns under the noise. We build rhythm people can feel.

Along the way, I discovered something vital: the best solutions and relationships aren't predefined. They emerge from tuning tensions, sensing what's alive, and embracing uncertainty with care. This is how I work now. This is what shaped everything I create.

I work with a blend of structure and play, using tools like contrast modeling and emergent systems to help people move from desire toward shared experience. I believe in tuning over optimizing, emergence over control, and presence over performance.

When I'm not in conversations with people, you'll find me building tools for clarity, exploring mountain trails, or diving deep into ideas with someone who's all-in. I'm always looking for what wants to emerge next.

Ready to Explore Together?

Whether you're curious about any of these areas, looking for real support, or just want to have a meaningful conversation, I'd love to connect. There's no pressure to know exactly what you need. Curiosity is enough.

Let's talk