We actually applied to the last round of YC a few months ago with Exist but didn't make it. We've since taken a look at our approach, which was too broad, and decided to focus on health and fitness first before we gradually scale up to integrating with everything we can and tracking every aspect of your life. Gotta start small. We're also resigned to bootstrapping for the moment and will probably introduce pro accounts soon after launch too.
I don't quite see the problem this app is solving (beyond initial curiosity). Some wild ideas, not necessarily good ones:<p>* Everybody knows enough sleep is a good thing, but not everybody has a productivity chart to make its importance visceral.<p>* Provide early warning signs to rest before you get migraine. Common triggers are stress, hunger, fatigue, hormone levels (medication), indoor air quality and lighting. A common early warning sign is an unusual appetite. The facts are known, but their importance varies and not everybody is sufficiently self-aware.<p>* Automatic goal tracking for Beeminder, because that increases the chance you achieve your goals.<p>* Prevent procrastination: Is it possible to infer mood from your data, e.g. movement patterns, after some initial training? (The food industry can measure feelings amazingly well in their food design labs.) I know I'm much more likely to procrastinate when I'm low on energy. Right now, I'm trying to notice that earlier and take a break or fix the underlying problem.
Thanks for posting.<p>I'm keen to adopt Quantified Self strategies. It's more important, valuable as you get older.<p>I bought an Omron 10 blood pressure cuff. It has a USB port and some Windows software. I'm a Mac user. Figuring out how to slurp the measurements is on my to do list. I hope you're considering supporting home health monitors. Glucose monitors, BP, weight, etc.<p>I've been looking for a passive sleep monitor. The FitBit I own requires me to start and stop the timer. Meh. I've tried the SleepCycle app. Haven't embraced it yet.<p>Anyway. Good luck. You're doing important work.
Looks nice. I'd definitely use this (just signed up for the beta) but I'd be interested in hearing how you intend to use this data and how my privacy will be protected.
Nice looking application, but you are collecting a ton of personal data without any indication of your intent. You really need a terms of use somewhere, especially if you plan is to collect all of this data and sell it (which could be very valuable). Even if you aren't sure, a good policy will give you that ability without the risk of bad PR and a knock on your door from some regulator.
Now pardon me, but what's the value of <i>any</i> of those measures?<p>Holy moly! This month I've slept 285 hours. So what?<p>Heck! You took a hell of a lot of steps lately, you should pace yourself man, you don't wanna wear out those heels, now, do you?<p>Is that what you had in mind when you decided this was really the best way to spend your precious time?
Will I be able to get an export/backup of all my aggregated data (as files)? I'd pay for that service alone. Something like CloudPull for my QS data.
reminds me of MoodStats <a href="http://www.cubancouncil.com/work/project/moodstats" rel="nofollow">http://www.cubancouncil.com/work/project/moodstats</a>