ABOUT ECO™
We are building the antidote to the attention economy. A collective of designers, psychologists, and engineers committed to creating spaces for genuine human presence.
Our Mission
ECO™ was born from a simple observation: modern social platforms are designed to extract attention, not foster connection. Every notification, every infinite scroll, every engagement metric is optimized for one thing—keeping you hooked.
We believe there is another way. A way to be together without performing. To be present without being tracked. To connect without surrendering your privacy or mental health.
ECO™ is not a social network. It is an emotional infrastructure—a system designed to support collective presence, reduce loneliness, and create rituals of shared silence in a world that never stops talking.
Who We Are
Design & Philosophy
Our design team combines brutalist aesthetics with contemplative philosophy. We believe form should serve silence, not attention.
Psychology & Research
Clinical psychologists and neuroscientists studying the effects of digital presence, loneliness, and collective emotional experiences.
Engineering & Privacy
Security-first engineers building infrastructure that protects anonymity by design. Zero-knowledge architecture, end-to-end encryption, minimal data collection.
Ethics & Governance
An independent board ensuring every decision aligns with our core values. No investors, no shareholders, no compromise.
Governance Model
ECO™ is governed by a permanent Ethical Board composed of independent experts in privacy law, psychology, philosophy, and technology ethics. This board has veto power over any decision that conflicts with our core values.
We are not venture-backed. We do not have shareholders demanding growth at all costs. Our funding model is based on optional memberships and ethical partnerships—never advertising, never data sales.
Every quarter, we publish a Transparency Report detailing our finances, data practices, carbon footprint, and major decisions. Accountability is not optional—it is foundational.
Our Principles
No Surveillance Capitalism
We do not sell data. We do not sell ads. We do not track you across the web. Your presence is not a product.
Radical Transparency
Our code, our finances, our decision-making process—everything is open. We publish quarterly transparency reports.
Sustainable by Design
Carbon-neutral hosting, minimal data storage, efficient infrastructure. We measure our environmental impact and offset 200%.
Community Governance
Major decisions are made with community input. We are building this for you, not for profit.
Roadmap
Waitlist & Community Building
Gathering early adopters who believe in a different kind of digital connection. Building community through transparency and shared values.
Beta Launch: Silent Sessions
Launch of synchronized presence sessions—scheduled moments where people around the world simply "be" together in silence. No chat, no profiles, just collective presence.
Physical Spaces Launch
Opening of the first ECO™ physical spaces in Milan, London, and Tokyo. Minimalist sanctuaries designed for contemplation, rest, and anonymous co-presence.
Global Expansion
Scaling to 50 cities worldwide. Partnerships with institutions, universities, and mental health organizations. ECO™ becomes a global practice, not just a platform.
Get in Touch
Headquarters
Via della Spiga 26
20121 Milano, Italy
"We are not building a product.
We are building a practice.
Join us in the silence."