Brant Moore Brant Moore

Entry 002 - Building the Foundation

Hi Founding Families,

I wanted to share a quick update on where things stand with Budget Berry.

Right now we are in the early design phase and working closely with our product design team to make sure we build this the right way from the start. Hardware products require thoughtful planning, and this stage is about making sure the foundation is solid before anything else.

As we move through this process, there are a few things guiding our decisions.

First, Budget Berry needs to feel natural and engaging for kids. The device should feel friendly, intuitive, and something children genuinely enjoy interacting with in their everyday routines.

Second, the experience needs to feel clear and simple for families. Money should be visible and easy to understand, helping children see their savings grow and understand what they are working toward.

Most importantly, we want Budget Berry to support real learning. Children learn through repetition, interaction, and feedback, so the product is being designed to reinforce saving in a way that feels tangible and meaningful.

This phase is all about working closely with our design team and getting the foundation right.

Thank you again for being part of the Founding Family and supporting Budget Berry this early in the journey. I truly appreciate it and will continue sharing updates as we move forward.

Brant
Founder, Budget Berry

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Brant Moore Brant Moore

Entry 001 - The Beginning

Saving first starts here.

If you’re reading this, you’re part of the first 100 families backing Budget Berry before public launch. That’s not something we take lightly.

Here’s where things stand today.

Budget Berry is actively being built.

The product direction is defined. The experience is mapped. The technical foundation is being structured carefully so that when this launches, it feels intentional — not rushed.

Right now, the focus is on refining the core system that will power Budget Berry — ensuring the physical experience and the connected app work together seamlessly.

Every decision at this stage matters:

  • How it feels in a child’s hands

  • How parents interact with it

  • How savings is visualized

  • How the technology supports the mission

We’re building this the right way — thoughtfully, deliberately, and with long-term durability in mind.

As a Founding Family member, this is where you’ll receive private updates as we move closer to launch. You won’t get hype. You’ll get real progress.

Budget Berry exists for one reason:
If children learn to save before they learn to swipe, everything changes.

You’re here at the beginning.

More soon.

— Brant

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