A Memorable Idea for a Startup

Routine Success helps kids with ADHD and autism remember their daily routines.


STARTUP

Routine Success

ENTREPRENEUR

Matt Gunter

HOW IT WORKS

Routine Success helps kids with ADHD and autism spectrum disorders stay on task during their day. Parents can create timed reminders (or “routines”) that will pop up on a Pebble smartwatch worn by their child.

THE INSPIRATION

Gunter’s child, who has ADHD. “We just struggled with a lot of homework not coming home, hats and gloves getting lost,” said Gunter, an executive at SelectQuote. “What we found was he did really well when we gave him fairly prescriptive, structured instructions.”

THE ADVANTAGE

There are a handful of reminder apps for kids in this situation. But most of those run on tablets or phones—devices not always welcome in the classroom. Routine Success’s reminders come with a gentle, unobtrusive vibration.

WHAT’S NEXT

Routine Success has just been approved for help from Digital Sandbox KC. Gunter is shooting for a full commercial launch early next year. Interested in becoming a beta tester? Sign up at the startup’s website, www.routinesuccess.net.