Jillyn Johnson
Co-Founder & Chief Delight Officer
A Daughter's Promise
For Jillyn, Remember.ly isn't just a business venture - it's deeply personal. "I really just want to protect the memories of my mother and capture stories from my bonus dad, Fred. I want them both delighted with our little Gus so that Fred's stress of life is lessened and mom's joy and quality of life is maintained, no matter how poor her memory gets or what circumstances may come - Gus is with her."
This isn't about replacing human connection; it's about preserving and honoring it. Every feature we build, every conversation Gus has, every memory he helps preserve carries forward this simple but powerful promise: that no one should face the challenges of aging alone.
Jeff Shenk
Co-Founder & Chief AI Wrangler
A Vision Born Before Its Time
Long before AI became a household word, Jeff had a vision. In his ideas notebook, he wrote about a future where technology could provide genuine companionship and connection with family for those who needed it most - the elderly. That handwritten note seemed like a distant dream then, but today it's coming alive in ways he could have only imagined.
It was serendipitous that Jeff and Jillyn met during an AI Build Lab project. Two people with complementary visions and shared values, brought together by technology but united by something much deeper - a profound understanding of what family love really means.
When Vision Meets Heart
Jeff's technological foresight combined with Jillyn's deeply personal mission created something neither could have built alone. What started as notes in an ideas notebook has become a lifeline for families everywhere - a bridge between the wisdom of the past and the possibilities of the future.
We understand that behind every senior is a lifetime of stories, wisdom, and experiences that deserve to be heard and honored. We've walked this path ourselves, with our own parents, our own fears, and our own hopes for maintaining connection when memory fades and distances grow.