Company Research Report: Fitabase

Company Overview

• Name: Fitabase

• Mission: The mission of Fitabase is to enable researchers to use the latest tools, devices, and apps to further collective knowledge. They are dedicated to making it as easy as possible for researchers to deploy the “new tools of wellness” to measure, track, and engage their participants.

• Founded: No information is available.

• Founders: No information is available.

• Key People in the Company:

• Aaron Coleman - Founder and CEO

• Jessica Lee - Customer Development Manager

• Hailey Persinger - Head of Product

• Brittany Schenk - Senior Software Architect

• Erin Shulman - Executive Administrative Assistant

• Kalil Lamont - Senior Software Developer

• Catrina Zapata - Senior Software Developer

• Headquarters: 4705 35th Street, San Diego, CA 92116

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Fitabase is known for supporting innovative data collection using Fitbit and Garmin wearables, powering the next generation of health research.

Products

Fitabase provides a suite of products designed for researchers to effectively manage and analyze data from wearable devices:

1. Device Integration and Monitoring

• Description: Allows easy connection of study-controlled or participant-owned Fitbit and Garmin devices.

• Key Features:

• Real-time participant monitoring.

• Custom tags for managing groups.

• Secure and de-identified data handling.

• Battery and sync status of the devices.

2. Data Collection and Analysis Platform

• Description: A web-based platform for collecting, viewing, and analyzing data from wearable devices.

• Key Features:

• Continuous device data syncing.

• Real-time trend exploration.

• Easily exportable data for group or individual participants.

• Customizable batch exports.

3. Participant Engagement Tools

• Description: Tools for enhancing participant engagement through direct messaging on smartwatches and data tracking.

• Key Features:

• Messaging tools for direct participant engagement.

• Text message reminders to keep data collection consistent.

• Participant report pages with customizable data views.

Recent Developments

New Product Features

1. Fitbase Engage: Launched a messaging platform for smartwatch integration, enabling better participant engagement.
2. Data Set Expansion: Added support for newly available datasets like HRV, SpO2, and breathing rate from Fitbit.

Collaborations and Partnerships

• Fitbit Partnership: Continued collaboration with Fitbit, including a joint participation in webinars discussing new product developments.

• Google Integration: Partnered with Google for an Expanded Health Equity Initiative.

Platform Updates

• Launched a new platform foundation for improved performance.

• Introduced new look and usability enhancements to Fitabase's platform.

• Added integration with Garmin devices for comprehensive data collection.

New Initiatives

• Health Equity Research Initiative: Launched to support research addressing health disparities, providing access to devices and Fitabase's data platform.

In conclusion, Fitabase is at the forefront of wearable data collection and research support, continuously expanding its product offerings and collaborations to improve health research outcomes.