RescueTime
YC W08Seattle, US · Founded 2007 · 15 employees · 3 known investors
RescueTime provides automatic time tracking and productivity management software for individuals and teams, with tools for focus management, distraction blocking, and project/timesheet automation.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W08)
RescueTime was founded in 2007 by Brian Fioca.
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Brian Fiocain𝕏Founder, Product Enginner2019–2023Brian Fioca is a product engineer with over two decades of experience across web, mobile, and desktop platforms using languages including Java, PHP, Ruby, C++, Swift, and JavaScript. He has founded five companies including RescueTime (Y Combinator 2008) and co-founded Madrona Venture Labs, the incubation arm of Madrona Venture Group.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does RescueTime do?
- RescueTime provides automatic time tracking and productivity management software for individuals and teams, with tools for focus management, distraction blocking, and project/timesheet automation.
- Who founded RescueTime?
- RescueTime was founded by Brian Fioca in 2007.
- Who are RescueTime's investors?
- RescueTime's investors include Y Combinator, Lowercase Capital, True Ventures.
- Where is RescueTime headquartered?
- RescueTime is headquartered in Seattle, US.