🇨🇦 Built in Canada: AI2U's Canadian Story
A Canadian Startup Building on Giants
AI2U is a bootstrapped 1-person startup founded by Mathew Storm, proudly operating from Canada. We're the first client of Storm Developments, combining the power of leading AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) with a Canadian-built interface.
How It Actually Works:
- Bring Your Own API Key or use our U-Coin credit system
- Your prompts are processed by OpenAI's GPT, Anthropic's Claude, or Google's Gemini
- The platform interface is hosted in Toronto, but AI processing happens on provider servers
- We're transparent: we're a UI layer that makes powerful AI more accessible
Why Canadian AI Matters
🏔️ Honest About How Your Data Flows
Let's be transparent about data privacy:
- Your UI data (index cards, preferences) stays in your browser's localStorage
- Your AI prompts are sent to OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google servers for processing
- Our platform runs on Digital Ocean Toronto, but doesn't store your conversations
- You control which AI provider processes your data through API key selection
We believe in transparency over false promises. Your data does leave Canada when using AI features - that's how modern AI works.
| Feature | 🇨🇦 AI2U/U2AI | Foreign AI Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| AI Processing | 🇺🇸 Via Provider APIs | 🇺🇸 Their Servers |
| Platform Hosting | 🇨🇦 Toronto Server | 🌍 Various |
| Your API Keys | ✅ Bring Your Own | ❌ They Control |
| Index Cards Storage | ✅ Local Browser | ❌ Their Cloud |
| Transparency | ✅ Honest About Data | ⚠️ Vague Claims |
🍁 Built with Canadian Values
While we're a solo founder operation today, we're inspired by Canada's incredible AI ecosystem:
- Montreal: The deep learning capital of the world
- Toronto: Home to the Vector Institute (and our Digital Ocean servers!)
- Vancouver: Leading edge in AI ethics
- Edmonton: Pioneer in reinforcement learning
We may be small now, but we're building with the same principles that make Canadian AI special - thoughtful, ethical, and human-centered.
Our Canadian Commitment
Transparent Architecture
We built AI2U to be transparent about data handling:
- Index cards and UI state are stored locally in your browser
- AI processing happens through major providers' APIs
- We don't have access to your API keys (they're encrypted in your browser)
- We're honest: we're not PIPEDA compliant yet - we're a 1-person startup
Privacy through transparency, not false promises.
Inspired by the Montreal Declaration
While we're not yet formal signatories (that comes with growth!), we're building AI2U according to the Montreal Declaration principles:
- Human autonomy - You control the AI, not the other way around
- Democratic participation - Open source components where possible
- Sustainability - Efficient code that respects resources
- Transparency - Honest about what we are and what we're building towards
Canadian Innovation, Global Impact
Supporting a Canadian Startup
When you choose AI2U, you're supporting:
- 🏢 A Canadian entrepreneur building something meaningful
- 🎓 Proof that one person can create powerful platforms
- 💡 The future of bootstrapped Canadian innovation
- 🌱 Sustainable, organic growth without VC pressure
Note: We're just getting started! While we don't have testimonials yet (we're that new!), we're excited to earn them through delivering real value. Currently English-only, but French support is on our roadmap as we grow.
Our Canadian Tech Stack
🏔️ Simple, Honest Infrastructure
- 1 server on Digital Ocean Toronto (hosts the platform interface)
- AI Processing via OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google APIs (your choice)
- Local storage for index cards and UI preferences
- Direct support - You'll talk to Mathew, the founder
- No data centers - Just honest cloud hosting and API integrations
🦫 Beaver-Smart Philosophy
Just like Canada's national animal, we believe in:
- Building things that last - Quality over quantity
- Working together - Human-AI collaboration
- Starting small, thinking big - One dam at a time
- Creating ecosystems - Tools that grow with you
Meet the Founder
Mathew Storm - Solo founder, full-stack developer, and the entire "team" (for now!)
Building AI2U as proof of what's possible when you combine:
- Modern web development skills
- Canadian work ethic
- A vision for ethical, human-centered AI
- The courage to start with just one person
Future goal: Build a team that spans Canada, but for now, it's just one person with big dreams and solid code.
Growing to Serve All of Canada
Our vision is to eventually serve every province and territory:
- Starting in: Ontario (Digital Ocean Toronto)
- English today: French support planned
- Local-first architecture: Works everywhere, even in remote areas
- Future growth: More servers, more languages, same values
Join the Canadian AI Revolution
Why Early Adopters Choose AI2U
- Ground Floor Opportunity - Shape the platform with your feedback
- Direct Access - Talk directly to the founder
- Local-First - Your data stays on your device
- Honest Pricing - No VC pressure, no inflated costs
- Canadian Values - Built with ethics from day one
No credit card required. 100% Canadian. Eh?
Frequently Asked Questions
🇨🇦 Is AI2U really Canadian owned?
Yes! AI2U is 100% owned by Mathew Storm, a Canadian founder. We're bootstrapped, independent, and proud to be building from Canada.
🇨🇦 Where does my data actually go?
Let's be honest: Your index cards stay in your browser's localStorage. But when you use AI features, your prompts and context are sent to OpenAI (US), Anthropic (US), or Google (US) servers for processing. Our platform runs on Digital Ocean Toronto, but the actual AI processing happens in the US through these providers' APIs.
🇨🇦 Do you offer support in French?
Not yet - we're currently English-only as a 1-person operation. French support is definitely on the roadmap as we grow. We believe in serving all Canadians, it's just a matter of resources and time.
🇨🇦 Why should I trust a 1-person startup?
Because you can literally talk to the person who built it! No corporate layers, no "we'll get back to you." Plus, our local-first approach means you're not dependent on us - your data is yours, on your device. We earn your trust by being transparent and building quality tools.
🇨🇦 What's your plan for growth?
Start small, grow organically. First, prove the concept. Then expand the team. Eventually, serve all of Canada and beyond. But always stay true to the core values: privacy-first, human-in-the-loop, and honest about what we are.
The True North Strong and Free (AI)
At AI2U, we believe Canada's approach to AI - thoughtful, ethical, and human-centered - represents the future of artificial intelligence globally. We're not racing to automate everything; we're carefully building tools that amplify human potential while respecting human values.
One developer. One vision. One country's values.
This is AI2U. 🇨🇦
Ready to Join the Journey?
Be among the first to experience what one Canadian developer can build. Your data stays on your device, your privacy is respected by design, and you're supporting grassroots Canadian innovation.
No credit card required. Data stays in Canada.
AI2U: Where Canadian values meet cutting-edge AI. Built in Canada by one Canadian with big dreams.