About
iGuardStove is our first solution and its patented proximity sensor platform integrates with any electric or gas stove to provide 24/7 monitoring to shut off stoves before a kitchen fire can start from a forgotten cooking event. It also provides 24/7 behavioral monitoring data that indicates health or memory issues to provide peace of mind for family members with seniors who are aging.
Founders Bio
Ken Deering (CEO): Extensive start-up and scaling experience with tech hardware companies. Co-Founder HomeGrocer, Kleiner Perkins funded, resulting in a NASDAQ $288M IPO. Also, successful CDN Public Offering on TSX: Offshore Systems Ltd.
Bill Ferguson (Co-Founder): Product strategist with strong customer-centric ethos. Commercial developer and electrician prior to founding iGuardFire Ltd.
Product Overview
Materials
Honors and Awards
- AARP Innovation Lab's "Living Independently Product Challenge" February 2022 - Winner!
- Center for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) - We competed and were accepted into CABHI's 2022 Accelerator Program which included $115,000 investment
- The Ontario Brain Institute, on a recommendation from CABHI, provided funding of $200,000 toward the development of the iGuard next generation product
- AARP Innovation Labs Summer 2022 Accelerator Cohort Graduate
- AgeTech Collaborative Startup Member as of September 2022
- NYT Wirecutter April 2022 Article - Recommended product as part of “Best Smart Devices for Aging in Place Seniors”
- NAR\Second Century Ventures - REACH 2023 Growth Accelerator Participant