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Building the future of software development

Volvox

A software development company and open-source learning community. We build exceptional products while mentoring the next generation of developers.

Our Products

Open-source applications built with care, designed to make a real difference.

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Sobers
A comprehensive accountability app empowering sponsors and sponsees in 12-step recovery programs through structured task management, sobriety tracking, and visual progress timelines.

Key Features

  • Secure sponsor-sponsee pairing with invite code system
  • Sobriety timeline with transparent relapse tracking
  • Task management with sponsor assignment and sponsee completion notes
  • Visual journey timeline displaying milestones, tasks, and step progress
  • Accountability loop supporting effective sponsorship
  • Cross-platform support (iOS, Android, Web)

Tech Stack

React NativeExpoiOSAndroidWeb

Mentorship Program

Learn by doing. Contribute to real open-source projects with guidance from experienced developers.

Learn by Building

Work on real-world projects and gain practical experience while learning best practices.

1-on-1 Guidance

Get personalized mentorship from experienced developers who care about your growth.

Launch Your Career

Build your portfolio, contribute to open source, and kickstart your programming career.

Our mentor team is growing. Check back soon!

Ready to Start Learning?
Join our Discord community to connect with mentors and start your journey

About Volvox

A community-driven company building the future of software development.

Our Story

Founded on January 2, 2020 by Bill Chirico, Volvox began with a simple mission: build exceptional software while empowering the next generation of developers.

What started as a small software development company has evolved into a thriving community where experienced developers mentor aspiring programmers through real-world open-source projects.

Today, Volvox stands at the intersection of professional software development and education, proving that building great products and fostering learning are not mutually exclusive—they're complementary forces that drive innovation.

Our Mission
To create world-class software solutions while cultivating a new generation of talented developers through hands-on, mentorship-driven learning.
Our Values
Excellence in craft, generosity in teaching, and commitment to open source. We believe in building in public and sharing knowledge freely.
Software Development

We build innovative products that solve real problems, from web applications to developer tools, always with a focus on quality and user experience.

Learning Community

Our mentorship program pairs aspiring developers with experienced engineers, providing real-world experience through open-source contributions.

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