Our Story

Built from lived experience. Designed for everyday independence.

BranchDaily began with a question from our own lives: how can everyday support feel clearer, calmer, and still leave the person in control?

Portrait of Dalton Patterson, co-founder of BranchDailyPortrait of Amber Patterson, co-founder of BranchDaily

Why we built BranchDaily

A clearer day became a shared mission.

After brain cancer and a traumatic brain injury changed the rhythm of daily life, familiar tasks began requiring more structure, fewer distractions, and dependable support.

Dalton needed one place to see what mattered today, understand what came next, and keep everyday information from becoming scattered. Just as importantly, he needed support that helped him stay independent instead of making him feel managed.

His background in web development, digital design, and user experience shaped how BranchDaily would work: bring routines, reminders, appointments, check-ins, and trusted support into one clear daily view.

Amber brought the other half of the experience. Through her work in healthcare, MBA studies, and role supporting their family through diagnosis, treatment, caregiving, and recovery, she understood how difficult it can be to help someone without overwhelming them or taking over.

Together, they realized the need extended beyond their own experience. Many people benefit from more daily structure, and many trusted supporters need a respectful way to stay involved.

“We’re building the kind of support we wish we’d had—clear, calm, and designed to preserve independence.”

Dalton and Amber Patterson · Co-founders of BranchDaily

Support without taking over.

Support should make life feel clearer—not more controlled. That is why BranchDaily brings routines, reminders, appointments, check-ins, and the next useful step together in one calm daily view.

The person receiving support stays at the center. They choose who is involved and what each trusted person can see, suggest, or help manage.

What guides BranchDaily

Three principles. One calmer experience.

These principles turn our lived experience into a product designed for real routines, real support, and everyday independence.

01A person moving from many scattered choices toward one clear next step.

Clarity

Make what matters today easy to find, understand, and act on.

02A shield with an adjustable boundary representing personal choice and control.

Independence

Keep the person in control of their day, their choices, and their support.

03Three people linked by an open line while each retains personal space.

Connection

Help trusted people encourage, notice, and assist without taking over.

Private beta

Help shape a calmer way through the day.

We’re inviting adults who benefit from more daily structure—and the trusted people who support them—to help shape BranchDaily before launch.