We give you back control over your data

Peter designed our system architecture, security, and backend, and built the shared core used across all our clients. He shapes the strategy and vision, but don’t be surprised if he’s also the one answering your support tickets late at night.

I stored photos on external drives for years and tested numerous self-hosting solutions. The data stays private, but it’s very high maintenance. I want to enable privacy to everyone, not only tech-savvy people.

Oliver is behind our fast web interface and is our resident Svelte5 expert. He brings clarity, speed, and a focus on usability to everything on the web, and also takes care of grant proposals, including securing our first FFG grant.

As a father of three, I feel a responsibility to protect my children’s digital sovereignty. If we don’t take action today, the next generation won’t have a choice tomorrow.

Simeon joined zeitkapsl in autumn 2024. He leads our work on cryptography, AI, and the systems that power indexing and search.

I’ve always wanted to de-Google my life as much as possible. Joining zeitkapsl means I can finally work on something that aligns with that goal. Here, I’m not just contributing to a product, but to a vision of digital freedom and privacy that I truly believe in.

Miruna built our first prototypes, from the desktop app to the Google Photos importer and the initial Android version. Based in Barcelona (with occasional stops in Vienna), she specializes in computer vision.

Helping build zeitkapsl isn’t just fun, technically speaking, it also feels like doing something meaningful, as our solution gives users control and protection over their private data in times of data-driven algorithms and data monetisation. I believe it takes courage and dedication to offer a product that competes with those provided by well-established companies, and I am glad to be part of a team that has both.

Lukas works with us as an independent contractor. He focuses mainly on the iOS app, and his intuition for simple, thoughtful design shapes much of the zeitkapsl experience.

What excites me about zeitkapsl is building a truly native iOS app that feels fast, intuitive, and private. We don’t settle for hybrid shortcuts — here I can craft an experience that is simple, beautiful, and trustworthy, without compromise.

Zoe joined zeitkapsl as an advisor in summer 2024. With her background as a serial entrepreneur, she helps us turn engineering passion into a focused company with a clear vision and roadmap.

Technology companies are starving for data to train their AI models. It is only a matter of time before promises are broken and your pictures and memories are pulled into a training pipeline. Privacy can't be built on promises, it needs to be built on proven encryption without backdoors.

Richard supports us in further developing our business model and shaping strategic partnerships.

I support Zeitkapsl in its strategic and business development, with the goal of making data protection a reality, not just a promise. Memories should stay where they belong: with us.

Raphi is our full-time agent of chaos. He ensures no keyboard remains hair-free and no meeting goes uninterrupted. Inspired by the famous Proof-of-Cat paper, his main contribution is high-quality randomness, mostly in the form of unexpected paw-presses.

Meow. (Translation: I provide entropy for cryptography, naps for morale, and occasional bugs by walking across the keyboard.)