I’m Ravi, the founder of Fireside.
Fireside started from a personal place, I didn’t want to lose my parents’ stories.
Growing up, I didn’t always tune in when they talked about life back in India. But after moving away, I began to really value those conversations. On visits home, hearing about their journey to America—the challenges, the small wins, the things they never used to talk about—hit differently. I wanted a way to keep those memories, not just in my head, but somewhere permanent.
So I created Fireside.
It starts with a card pack filled with thoughtful prompts designed to spark real conversations. It’s meant to bring families together, face-to-face, to talk, laugh, and share.
Then we built the companion app: a simple way to record those conversations, get automatic transcripts, and save the highlights. So even if you’re not always together, the stories, voices, and memories can be preserved forever.
Fireside is about keeping that connection strong across generations as well as making sure the important stuff doesn’t fade.
Thanks for being here. I hope Fireside helps you stay close to your family, just like it has for mine.