Opal started with a simple truth: we’re losing more than five hours a day to our screens, and often without even realizing it. The constant pings, the endless scroll, the quick check that turns into an hour… it was (and still is) costing people focus, creativity, and even joy.
Kenneth felt it too, and decided to build something radically different. Not just another productivity app, but a companion for intentional living. From early sketches to the first Focus Block, the goal was clear: help people take back control of their time without guilt or shame.
Opal empowers people to protect their attention with tools like Focus Blocks, Deep Focus, and customizable controls that make it easier to be present.
The results speak for themselves - our Gems save an average of 1 hour and 23 minutes every day. That’s over 6 years of life returned to what matters most.
Today, Opal is a global community of millions of builders, creatives, parents and students who are choosing focus over distraction and we’re on a mission to help the world live and work with more intention, one focused moment at a time.
We want to make technology serve humanity. Today’s multi-trillion dollar industry thrives on stealing our time with addiction science, but we’re leading a global rebellion. We envision a future where tech helps people reach their full potential, not distract from it. With the right tools and habits, we can harness digital power while staying in control of our time and focus. As our community grows, so will our impact - redefining the relationship between humans and technology, and unlocking new possibilities for how we live, connect, and thrive.
