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Testimonials
"Having written a book on what makes technology habit-forming, I believe technology is becoming harder to resist. Saent is a step forward -- helping us regain control so we can be more productive. I'm a proud Saent supporter."
-Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products
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"Saent is the science of self-control fused with gaming’s algorithms and platforms. It is hitting all the critical aspects needed to get a handle on motivation, productivity and procrastination."
-Piers Steel, Ph.D., Professor and Distinguished Research Chair at the Haskayne School of Business and author of The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done
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"Saent is one of the most promising productivity devices I’ve seen come along in a long time."
-Mike Vardy, founder of Productivityist and author of The Front Nine: How to Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want
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Starting a Saent focus session.
FAQ
Is the hardware really necessary? Doesn’t the software do everything I need?
The software will work without the hardware, but we don’t think it has everything you need! The Saent device provides a tangible connection to your work, and that’s important to ensure lasting behavior change. Unlike other productivity apps, you won’t lose the Saent button amidst myriad other app icons on your desktop or home screen. It’s always there; a physical representation of your focus and a shortcut to a perfectly planned productive work session. (Plus, it provides at-a-glance status updates about how far along you are in your work session and acts as a ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign to those around you!)
Can’t I just multitask? I’m awesome at multitasking!
Well, you might be, but that’s unlikely. Only about 2-3% of the population are genetically equipped to multitask and still perform tasks well. (There’s some speculation that might change over time, but we’re still years -- generations, perhaps -- away from evolving into super multitaskers!) For the rest of us, though, multitasking does all sorts of bad things: it leads to lower quality work, billions of dollars in lost productivity, and poor informational retrieval (e.g., you won’t learn as well). It’s even been linked to increased weight gain!
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The Saent categorization screen.
How does Saent know what to block?
The Saent app comes pre-loaded with a list of distracting websites and software programs, and it automatically blocks out notifications. We understand that some things that are a distraction to others might be mission critical for your work, however, so you can customize what sites and apps you want blocked, and which notifications want to allow through (coming soon).
Will the software work without the Saent device?
Yes. The Saent desktop app will block out distractions on your computer without the button and allow you to track your focused work sessions. We feel the button cohesively ties the entire experience together, however, and allows you to jump into a focus session much faster.
How does the free version differ from the Premium version of the app?
Our intention is that Saent will be a valuable addition to your workflow whether you are using the free version or the Premium version of the Saent software. We're still working out exactly how the free version will be limited, but it will definitely still do things like block distractions and enable work in timed sessions. The Premium version will offer upgrades like more detailed reports or additional integrations with other productivity apps.
Is the Premium version necessary to work with the Saent device?
No, the hardware will work with either version of the app.
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The Saent Leaderboard.
On what platforms is Saent available?
Currently, we offer Saent software on OS X and Windows. iOS and Android versions are on our product roadmap for 2017.
Can I order Saent devices in bulk for my company or school?
Please email us at support@saent.com for bulk purchase inquiries.
Will you have an API?
Yes, we plan to offer an API to allow other apps to connect with Saent and build smart integrations. If you’re interested in integrating your app with Saent, please email us at support@saent.com.
How much is shipping?
All of our rewards ship worldwide. Shipping costs are calculated when you check out.
When will I get my Saent button?
Saent buttons are shipping now and ship time depends on where you live (usually 1-2 weeks). But hurry, because our first production run is almost sold out! Buttons from our second production run are expected to begin shipping by the end of October.
Have any more questions?
Please leave a comment here or contact us via support@saent.com.
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Team
We’ve assembled a team of amazing people across the world to make Saent a reality. We have a manufacturing team in China and a software development team in Vietnam, with other team members spread across the world (including team members in California, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C., and Hong Kong).
Tim Metz - Beijing, China - Co-Founder & Chief Saent
Tim propels Saent forward with product vision and business development. He is a productivity expert with a varied background including stops as Head of Marketing at game studio Happylatte and Managing Director at DanceTrippin.tv.
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Russell Haines - Beijing, China - Co-Founder & Product Design Saent
Russell is in charge of hardware design and branding for Saent. He spent four years as the Chief Product Designer at Lenovo before founding Beijing-based design studio Memory, where he is the Design Director.
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Josh Catone - Rhode Island, USA - Press & Content Saent
Josh is in charge of content and media relations at Saent. Previously, he was the Executive Director at Mashable, and ran marketing for feedly. He has a 15 year career as a tech journalist, including senior staff positions at ReadWrite and SitePoint.
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Fleur Tonies - Hong Kong, China - Business Saent
Fleur takes care of all business operations for Saent, including HR, finance, accounting and legal matters. She has over 15 years of international business experience working in various roles with large corporate organizations
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Thuan Le - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Technical & Engineering Saent
Thuan is in charge of software design and development for Saent, managing a team of developers in Vietnam. He has over 15 years of development experience and is currently CTO of APAC consulting.
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Special thanks to Stone Yu (director) and Lucas Audeo (music production) for video production work, and to App Annie, for allowing us to use their Beijing office for filming!
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