SoftShell Computers
SoftShell Computers is a company created in October 2006 and incorporated on 21 December 2007 by Raul Rupsingh and Stephen Beath while working as graduate students at the University of Western Ontario. Their offices are currently located MaRS Discovery District, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Their sole product is a software package called SoftShell that was designed to help seniors use computers. Basic functions include e-mail with voice recording, web browsing, image viewing, and some added games, and a nominal monthly fee is charged. The interface can be manipulated using a mouse or a touch screen, if the appropriate hardware is added.
Notable appearances
SoftShell Computers was featured on the season 3 premiere episode of Dragon's Den that aired on 29 September 2008. The initial response was quite negative from the Dragons, but a deal of C$200,000 in exchange for 50% of the company was eventually worked, largely due to the help of Hazel, an 83-year-old user of their product, whom they brought to help with their business pitch.
External Links
- SoftShell Computers â Company website