Solution

Maia can help reduce the cognitive load that’s caused by messy schedules.

Maia is a machine-learning* mobile scheduling application that works with users to help intelligently, schedule, reschedule and find time in their calendar. It uses a chatbot interface to allow users to quickly and easily update common schedule considerations such as: how long things are taking, whether they need more time, and when do they have free time.

By A. getting these thoughts recorded, and B. reducing the active thinking users need to do about their schedule we can help reduce the cognitive load that’s caused by messy schedules.

*as this was our first foray into machine learning, some features that are proposed are theoretical and would require further vetting by domain experts.

My Role & Our Process

As Maia was the result of a hectic 54-hour Startup Weekend*, roles were often a bit fluid. In addition to the following responsibilities, I helped out with the business model, marketing plan and building our pitch deck.

*Although the concept was designed and pitched in 54 hours, the visual design was revised and updated over the course of a week in late 2018.