Manage episode 521642586 series 3640746
We trace a seven-year journey from a simple frustration—losing spiritual momentum in a noisy world—to launching a screenless wearable cross that restores attention with a single-purpose vibration. We share design choices, manufacturing pitfalls, app features, and the community power of shared prayer.
• the problem of fading inspiration and constant distraction
• the case for a single-purpose wearable over phone notifications
• personalization of timing, intensity, and vibration patterns
• random “Holy Spirit mode” to break habituation
• community prayers with anonymous haptic signals
• AI-powered scripture recommendations via Spiritual Universe
• manufacturing challenges, charging failures, and the gold-plated fix
• firmware iteration, testing discipline, and China trips
• fundraising pressures, app rebuild, and investor expectations
• launch timing, use cases for parents, workers, and seekers
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Chapters
1. The Problem: Distraction And Faith Momentum (00:00:00)
2. The Why Behind A 21st Century Crucifix (00:02:10)
3. Why Not An App Or Watch? (00:07:41)
4. Real-Life Moments And “Holy Spirit Mode” (00:09:08)
5. Personalization: Patterns, Intensity, Timing (00:13:36)
6. Community Prayers And Spiritual Universe (00:18:00)
7. Behavior Change Beyond Religion (00:22:28)
8. The Hard Road To Hardware (00:25:20)
9. Manufacturing Missteps And Lessons (00:30:15)
10. Charging Nightmares And The Gold Fix (00:36:10)
11. Firmware, Testing, And Trips To China (00:43:40)
12. Funding Stress And Investor Pressure (00:48:30)
13. Offshore App Development Realities (00:52:15)
14. Launch Plan, Use Cases, And Gifting (00:55:20)
15. Packaging Woes, Quality, And Gratitude (00:59:00)
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