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Your life's stories, one conversation at a time

Share your life. Olmo listens, asks follow-ups, and writes your story.

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The problem

You've thought about writing down your stories

But a blank page doesn't ask follow-up questions.

Most people don't need better prompts—they need a patient listener and permission to speak.

The richest moments come from the third or fourth follow-up question, not the first answer. Details surface when someone asks "What did that feel like?" or "Who else was there?"

That's what Olmo does. Not a list of questions. A conversation that draws your stories out.

How it works

Like being interviewed by a thoughtful friend

Start talking

Pick a memory or let Olmo suggest one. No typing, no forms—just speak naturally about what matters to you.

Go deeper

Olmo asks follow-ups that help you remember details, people, and feelings you might have forgotten.

See your story

Your words become your life story—in your voice, preserved for generations.

The difference

What makes Olmo different

Other apps
Olmo
Prompts you answer alone
A conversation that draws stories out
Breadth—check boxes, move on
Depth—stay with one story until it breathes
You type
You talk
Generic questions
Questions that know your context
Everyone needs an account
Send a link—no account needed for them
Raw recordings or transcripts
Your story, written in your voice

Who it's for

Stories waiting to be told

For your parents

You set it up. They just tap a link and talk. No account, no passwords—just their voice, their words. The stories you've heard a hundred times, finally captured.

For your grandchildren

Someday they'll want to know who you were. What you believed, what you learned, what made you laugh. Give them that gift.

For yourself

Some stories are worth saying out loud. Speaking them helps you remember, reflect, and make sense of the life you've lived.

Context-aware

Olmo remembers what you've shared

Each conversation builds on the last

"Last time you mentioned your dad's workshop. What do you remember about helping him there?"

"You said your mother always hummed while she cooked. What did that sound like?"

"You've talked about Chicago in the '70s. What was your neighborhood like back then?"

Not generic prompts—questions that come from your story.

FAQ

Questions & answers

What is Olmo?
Olmo is a voice-first storytelling platform that helps people preserve life stories through guided conversation. You speak naturally while Olmo asks thoughtful follow-up questions, then writes your story in your voice.
How does Olmo work?
Olmo works in four steps: First, a brief setup conversation where you tell Olmo who your stories are for and what topics matter. Then, recording sessions where you share memories and Olmo asks follow-up questions. After each session, Olmo writes that part of your story in your voice. When you return, Olmo remembers what you've shared and continues from where you left off.
Is it really just talking?
Yes. No typing, no forms, no prompts to fill out. You speak naturally about your memories. Olmo handles the questions, the recording, the transcription, and the writing.
How is Olmo different from StoryWorth?
StoryWorth is writing-based: it sends weekly email prompts and you type your responses. Olmo is voice-first: you speak naturally in a conversation, Olmo asks follow-up questions in real-time, and writes your story for you.
Can I use Olmo to record my parents' or grandparents' stories?
Absolutely. You set up the project—who the stories are for, what topics to explore, what language to speak. Then you send them a link. They tap it, and Olmo greets them by name and starts the conversation. No account needed for them. No passwords. Just talking.
What happens to my recordings?
Your recordings are securely stored and transcribed. After each session, Olmo writes that part of your story based on what you shared. You get the audio, the transcript, and your written story.
Who can see my stories?
Only you, unless you choose to share them. Stories are private by default. There are no public feeds or social features.
What do I get at the end?
After each session, you get a written story in your voice, plus the original audio and transcript. Over time, these become your memoir—a unified narrative that weaves all your conversations together.
Is Olmo free?
Olmo is free to start. Sign up and begin preserving your stories today. A free tier with limited sessions is available, with a Pro tier for unlimited recording.
Who should not use Olmo?
Olmo is not suitable for people who prefer writing to speaking, users seeking therapy or mental health support, people who want to build a genealogy database, or users who want to share stories publicly on social media.

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