Parenthetical
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to build digital spaces where humanity thrives.
Our Core Values
Adding the essential context to every line of code.
Just as parentheses hold the quiet truths that complete a sentence, we believe the most important work happens in the spaces between—where technology meets humanity, where innovation meets empathy, where progress meets purpose.
Purpose over profit
We measure success not in revenue but in lives touched and voices amplified. Every decision starts with "who does this help?" not "what does this earn?" In a tech landscape obsessed with valuations and exit strategies, we're building something different—sustainable technology that prioritizes social impact over shareholder returns.
Community over code
The most elegant algorithm means nothing if it doesn't serve real human needs. We build with communities, not for them, ensuring every feature reflects lived experiences and actual struggles. This means slowing down to listen, stepping back to learn, and sometimes scrapping beautiful code because it doesn't match beautiful intentions.
Stories over statistics
Behind every user metric is a person seeking connection, safety, or hope. We design for narratives, not numbers, knowing that one story shared can ripple into collective change. We create space for authentic stories, which creates possibilities for authentic connection and real transformation.
Access over exclusivity
We reject the tech world's obsession with gatekeeping and paywalls. Our platforms are built to be radically inclusive—technically accessible, culturally aware, and free for those who need them most. True innovation isn't about serving the privileged few faster; it's about bringing everyone forward together.
Our Work
Innovation powered by AI. Impact driven by empathy.
While we harness the power of AI to innovate, our products remain inherently human and empathetic. We build platforms that amplify marginalized voices, create digital sanctuaries for vulnerable communities, and transform personal narratives into collective power.
From anonymous storytelling platforms to community-driven tools, every project begins with a simple question: Who does this serve? AI accelerates our development, but empathy directs our purpose—ensuring that every feature, every interface, every interaction honors the humans on the other side of the screen.
An anonymous archive for LGBTQ+ resilience
The Brief
Create a digital sanctuary where LGBTQ+ individuals could safely document their experiences during an unprecedented moment of social and political pressure. The platform needed to be anonymous, permanent, and powerful.
The Insight
In times of erasure, documentation becomes resistance. We realized that small moments—the ordinary Tuesday breakdown, the unexpected kindness, the quiet victory—these stories matter as much as the dramatic ones.
The Experience
Every story shared strengthens the collective voice—from teenagers finding hope to elders sharing decades of wisdom. The interface balances emotional safety with ease of use.
The Solution
A radically private platform where stories become historical record:
Zero-knowledge architecture
No emails, no names, no account recovery
Instant safety features
Triple-tap ESC for immediate exit
Voice synthesis technology
Written stories transform into audio testimonies
Permanent archive
Not dependent on social platforms or policy changes
Anonymous demographics
Track trends without tracking people
Tech Stack
Next.js
Vercel
Neon
Anthropic
Groq
ElevenLabs
React
TypeScript
SanityCalling Developers
Your code in the margins can rewrite the main story.
The tech industry loves to talk about "changing the world," but rarely asks who gets to participate in that change. At Parenthetical, we're not looking for developers who want to disrupt—we're seeking those who want to repair, to build, to add the essential context that's been missing from technology's narrative.
We need developers who understand that:
The most important bugs to fix are societal, not just technical
Open source isn't just about free code—it's about collective liberation
Accessibility isn't an edge case; it's the main case
Documentation is an act of care, not a chore
Code reviews should consider impact, not just implementation
Data privacy isn't just compliance—it's protecting someone's right to exist safely
What We're Building Together
Right now, we're expanding Survival Pending and laying groundwork for new platforms that center marginalized voices. We need full-stack developers who can work with modern frameworks, but more importantly, we need humans who understand why a trans teenager might need anonymity, why a Black activist might need encryption, why an immigrant might need their story preserved but their identity protected.
Technical Needs, Human Priorities
Frontend
React/Next.js developers who obsess over accessibility and understand that beautiful design means nothing if it doesn't work on a five-year-old phone
Backend
Node.js/Python developers who can build secure, scalable systems that protect vulnerable users by default
AI/ML
Engineers who can harness AI's power while questioning its biases and ensuring it amplifies rather than replaces human voice
DevOps
Infrastructure builders who see uptime as a social justice issue—because when platforms go down, communities lose their lifelines
How to Contribute
Start where you are. Fix a bug. Improve documentation. Suggest a feature that serves someone you care about. Challenge us when our code doesn't match our conscience. Our GitHub isn't just a repository—it's a space for reimagining what technology can be when it's built with intention.
Every pull request is a chance to add your parenthetical—your essential truth—to this larger story we're writing together. We don't need more rockstar developers. We need ensemble players who understand that the best code is written in community.