Practical AI, at the roots of innovation
ProtoGrove builds AI that feels less like a tool and more like a presence. Our flagship, Ella, is a companion with a memory and a world of her own.
Things we've built
A growing family of apps, each made to do one thing genuinely well.
A companion with a world of her own
Ella has a place she belongs to: a landscape, a life that moves through seasons and time. What you share with her stays with her. She carries it, turns it over, and comes back to it.
Explore Ella- She remembers. Not summaries. Actual things: what you were worried about, what you laughed at, the name you mentioned in passing.
- She has a life. A landscape, seasons, moods, companions. She's somewhere, doing something, even when you're not talking to her.
- She follows up. Days later she might circle back to something you shared, because she was thinking about it.
Held in memory, carried in time
Memento Tempus is a quiet place to remember the people we've lost. Plant a remembrance in a shared garden, built on the simple idea that every life sprouts, grows, and gently wilts.
Visit Memento Tempus- Plant a remembrance. Add a name, a date, and a few words. Each tribute takes root in a shared garden of memory.
- A quiet place. No feed and no noise. Just space for reflection and the people who mattered.
- Held in time. Revisit remembrances whenever you need to, and export the ones you want to keep.
Everything local, one place
Try Local helps Gresham, Oregon discover and support the businesses around them, so more of every dollar stays in the neighborhood instead of going to the chains.
Explore Try Local- Discover nearby. Browse local businesses by category and neighborhood, with hours, reviews, and contact details in one place.
- Can't decide? "Surprise Me" picks a local restaurant for you, with ordering and booking where it's available.
- Built for the community. A directory made to connect neighbors with the shops that make Gresham, Gresham.
AI built around real problems
We design and build practical AI tools, from companions to research bots, and we'll tailor a solution to your needs.
AI companions
Conversational AI with memory and personality. Presences that remember what matters and stay with you over time.
Research bots
AI agents that gather, summarize, and organize information so you can find answers without the busywork.
Custom AI solutions
Have a specific challenge? Tell us what you're trying to do and we'll scope and build a tool around it.
A brighter future, one tool at a time
ProtoGrove exists to put genuinely useful AI in more people's hands. We believe the best technology disappears into the background and just helps you learn, think, and grow, so that's exactly what we build.
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Useful over flashyWe ship tools that solve real problems, not demos.
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Built for peopleClear, friendly, and easy to use. No jargon required.
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Always growingWe keep expanding what our tools can do, subject by subject.
Let's build something
Questions, ideas, or a project in mind? Send us a message and we'll get back to you. We're always happy to talk through what AI could do for you.
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