Built by People Who Care
We're a small team building technology that empowers people to own their digital lives.
Why We Build
"We believe technology should empower, not exploit. Every product we build starts with a simple question: does this give the user more control over their digital life?"
The Journey
From individual paths to a full ecosystem — every step that brought us here.
Individual Paths & Innovation
Each team member studied different paths in computing, automation, and innovation, developing unique ideas and expertise in their respective fields.
Team Formation & Smart Home Vision
We met at the beginning of 2024 and started working on local smart home solutions with local server technology that powers and advances everything.
AI & Financial Research
Began learning about AI technologies and the financial world, understanding risks and all relevant fields for our innovative approach.
First Local Server Deployment
Successfully ran our first local server with personal media and storage, then started automating the system and setup process itself.
IoT Research & AI Integration
Conducted research and valuations for home IoT and sensors in the market. Worked on AI systems with local open-source integrations.
Home Testing & System Verification
Increased our pace and started testing in our homes, verifying our system and identifying the best sensors and IoT devices available.
Personal Time & Reflection
Took time off for personal life, allowing for reflection and planning of next development phases.
Massive Acceleration & Development
Massively increased our pace: building full home server setup automation, testing in 3 houses, preparing automation recipes, building our website, and developing DPlanner.
First Full Smart Home & DPlanner Launch
Built our first complete smart home system and prepared DPlanner for launch — major milestones in our journey.
ENVO-App v2.0 & Platform Launch
Launched ENVO-App v2.0 with 20+ service integrations, 4-platform support (iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV), built the ENVO Studios website, and prepared for App Store submission.
Meet Our Team
The brilliant minds behind our innovative solutions.
Yusef Ektilat
Co-Founder & Lead Engineer
Electrical Engineer specialized in VLSI, Physical Design and CAD. OG Gamer with passion for innovation and open-source technology. Leading our mission to create privacy-first smart home systems and cutting-edge gaming experiences.
Ameer Baidusi
Co-Founder, Electronics & Hardware Engineer
BSc in Electrical Engineering with extensive experience in Board design, Embedded Design, Hardware, Networking and Electronics. Expert in creating reliable and efficient hardware solutions.
What We Believe
The values that guide every decision we make.
Privacy is a Right
Your data belongs to you. Period.
Simplicity Wins
Powerful tools don't need to be complicated.
Open > Closed
We believe in open source and open standards.
Quality Over Quantity
We ship when it's ready, not when it's due.
Want to Join the Mission?
Whether you want to collaborate, contribute, or just stay in the loop — we'd love to hear from you.