Echobox Memory Vault was inspired by the BBC News story of Stan Beaton, a widower and old age pensioner living in Yorkshire, England. His late wife Ruby’s voice still remained on their answering machine and he treasured listening to every word. The heartbreaking loss of this precious recording followed by its safe return was overwhelming for Stan, and was incredibly touching to watch. Here is the YouTube video about Mr Beaton that started it all for us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY7gSAYAf8s

Stan Beaton

Echobox began as a set of notes on our kitchen table. The pilot model launched as more of a family-based digital legacy platform and was soon showcased on local, National (CTV) and International (BBC) News. We immediately received attention from healthcare specialists all around the world – which was surprising at first, but it soon started to make a lot of sense. In the feedback we were receiving there was an encouraging and reoccurring theme: Echobox had a much bigger role to play. We met with hundreds of doctors, therapists, caregivers and specialists, listened to them closely and learned about various daily challenges, frustrations and pain points. We earned a huge appreciation for the work they do and their passion for helping the people in their communities. Their collective advice, suggestions and contributions were put directly into our new iteration! 

We designed our new model, re-branded, formed an Advisory Board, were awarded grant funding from Alberta Innovates and appeared in more podcasts, tv shows, Zoom calls and magazine articles. Echobox was tested among various groups all across North America, Letters of Support started rolling in and partnerships are now settling into place. We’re just entering commercialization and sales, meeting with therapists, services and care homes, attending conferences and expositions and have emerged as the world’s newest senior healthcare solution. We’re now seeking out conversations with potential investors, additional partners and exploring every possibility presented to this new innovation.

Timothy and Tannis Roberts

Timothy and Tannis Roberts live in Calgary, Canada where they raise two daughters and manage Echobox. Music, travel and food are often priorities in their lives as they always enjoy meeting new people and exploring new places. Tim is an artist and musician who enjoys hockey and campfires while Tannis (a bookworm through and through) loves the outdoors, family genealogy and is often hunting down another mouthwatering recipe to bubble up! Both feel incredibly fortunate to be running Echobox Memory Vault and greatly appreciate this opportunity to do their part to help those who need it most.