Meet Maria & James

Hi! We are Maria and James, your personal desktop assistants.

If you spend several hours a day at your computer, you know the challenge: emails keep arriving, meetings are coming up, tasks change, and the information you need is scattered across applications, browser tabs, files and folders.

Keeping track of everything can become a job in itself.

That's where we come in.

We keep an eye on your emails, meetings and tasks while giving you instant access to everything that matters—emails, meetings, tasks, links, files and folders.

You don't have to carry your workday alone anymore.

More productivity. Less stress. More life.

Your personal back office

Every great assistant needs a place to work.

Maria & James work from the assistant bar at the top of your screen – always nearby, yet never in the way.

Each icon opens a Quickie: a dedicated workspace for your emails, calendar, tasks or one of your personal Pinboards.

Whether you want to check an important email, open a meeting, find a project folder or launch a frequently used website, it's all just one click away.

Subtle light strips below the icons let you know when something needs your attention — without interrupting your work.

Your personal back office – always there when you need it.

Your emails in good hands

Every day, new emails compete for your attention.

Some can wait. Others can't.

Maria & James keep an eye on the folders you choose and let you know when something needs your attention.

Whether it's an important customer email, a message from your manager, a newly assigned task or a critical system alert, we'll make sure you don't miss it—and when you need it, it's just one click away.

No more constantly checking your inbox.

your calendar always in view

It's easy to lose track of time when you're deeply focused on your work.

Maria & James keep an eye on your calendar and let you know when something needs your attention — from a new meeting request to your next appointment.

Your upcoming appointments can even remain visible in the assistant bar, so you always know what's next.

Stay focused. We'll keep an eye on the time.

Everything Within Reach

The things you need most shouldn't be the hardest to find.

With Pinboards, Maria & James keep your most important links, files, folders and desktop shortcuts organized and just one click away.

Create as many Pinboards as you like—for projects, customers, teams or anything else you want to keep close at hand.

Everything you need. Always within reach.

Your Tasks in Sight

Keeping up with changing tasks shouldn't become a task itself.

Maria & James keep an eye on your tasks, notify you when something important happens and keep everything just one click away.

Whether you're assigned a new task or one you're watching changes, we'll let you know.

Focus on your work. We'll keep an eye on your tasks.

The Maker Behind Maria & James

Hi, I'm Sven.

I've been building software professionally for more than 25 years.

Throughout my career, one problem kept getting worse: more emails, more meetings, more tasks, more browser tabs and more information competing for my attention.

I wasn't looking for another productivity application.

I wanted someone to help me keep track of everything.

That's how Maria & James came to life.

More Than Just Productivity

But there was something else I wanted Maria & James to become.

Do you remember your favorite teddy bear?

The one who was always there. The one who gave you the quiet confidence that everything would be okay.

Growing up meant leaving that teddy bear behind—but not the need to know someone is looking out for you.

That's why I created Maria & James.

While you focus on what matters, Maria & James quietly watch over your emails, meetings, tasks, and reminders, so nothing important slips through the cracks.

Think of them as your Teddy 2.0.

Not because they replace your childhood teddy bear — but because they give you the confidence that someone is looking out for you.

Ready for your own personal assistant?

Maria & James are still learning. But soon, they will be ready for their first real-world experiences. Because we want to learn from you too — how you work, what challenges you face, and how we can support you best — we are inviting a small group of pioneers to help shape Maria & James as they take their first steps.

No cost. No commitment. Just the opportunity to shape Maria & James from the very beginning.

Join our waiting list, and when Maria & James are ready to meet the people they'll learn from, I'll send you your personal invitation code and everything you need to get started.

I have been working on Maria & James for five years, during which time I've rolled the stone up the mountain over flat plains and steep slopes. And some bum has piled the mountain higher and higher from the other side. Some new followers, some folks on the waiting list, and a little hope that when the first version is finished and I reach the top, a few people will stand there and say, "Guy, you did a good job.".

 
 
 
No cost. No commitment. Pioneer spots are limited. First come, first served.
 

Not ready to join our adventure yet? That’s okay. How about taking a small first step? Follow me on LinkedIn or Instagram and watch as Maria & James take their first steps. A future marriage isn't out of the question. ;-)