A few years ago, we were in Florida visiting family when our 15-month-old woke up making a sound we'd never heard before: a harsh, raspy noise every time she breathed. It was 2 a.m.

My wife frantically searched for the closest ER on her phone while I got our daughter into the car. Google Maps gave us a confusing list of hospital names. Which one was closest? Which one was right for a baby? How far was each drive? There was no quick way to know, and every second made us more anxious. We asked the security guard at the gate, and even he had no idea. After a couple of U-turns and a lot of lost time, we got lucky and found a hospital that helped us.

Two years later, our daughter got sick on another trip. This time her symptoms were milder, so we tried the closest urgent care to our hotel. It was so bad we walked out. Meanwhile, she was getting worse, and we didn't know where to turn.

In desperation, we texted a friend, who put us in touch with a local mom she knew. She told us where every family in town takes their kids. We drove straight there, and within minutes we knew we were in good hands.

Every parent deserves that mom.

So we're building FamProtect, launching in 2027: the app every parent needs on their phone, before the moment they need it. Whether you're at home or on vacation, in a few taps it shows you the closest ER or urgent care that fits your child. No list. No guessing. No U-turns. Just you, focused on what matters most: the little one in the back seat.

Like having that local mom with you, anywhere in the U.S.

Jared

Founder and dad