Cioré

About Us

Built to serve people

Our purpose

Most smartphones are built to extract attention. We are building one designed to give something back.

Cioré exists because people deserve a device that respects them. One that protects privacy by default, lasts long enough to matter, and is built from materials chosen with care.

We want people to feel in control of the technology they carry every day. Not managed by it. Not watched by it. That is the problem we are here to solve.

Core principles

What we stand for

Privacy by design Privacy is not a setting. It is the foundation everything we build is designed around.
Built to last Modular hardware and long-term software support mean fewer replacements and less waste.
Responsible materials What goes into the device matters as much as what the device can do.
Clear user control People should always understand what their phone is doing. No hidden permissions. No dark patterns.
Honest technology We are transparent about what we are building, where we are, and what comes next.
Community and transparency Cioré is shaped by the people who believe in it. We build in the open and grow alongside our community.
Legacy We are creating real jobs, building a safe space for young creatives to do serious work, and caring about what this company means to the community long after the first phone ships.
The product

What we're building

Cioré is building a solar-assisted, privacy-focused smartphone with a custom operating system designed from the ground up. The hardware is modular, the OS is hardened, and on-device AI keeps your data where it belongs.

The goal is simple: a phone that lasts longer, uses better materials, and gives you real control. Our Explore page goes deeper on the technology.

Our audience
People who expect more from their devices
People who take privacy seriously
People who care about longevity and ownership
People who want fewer replacements and less waste
People who want honest technology
People who want their values reflected in what they buy
The founder

Founder

Chrissy Gilmore, Founder and CEO of Cioré

Chrissy Gilmore

Founder & CEO

Chrissy started Cioré because she believed a different kind of phone company was not just possible, it was necessary. Her vision centers on protecting people's privacy, building with intention, and creating something that genuinely lasts.

She is building Cioré to be more than a product company. It is a space where creatives, engineers, and young people can work on something the world has not seen before, in an environment that takes care of them. That legacy matters as much as the phone itself.

Our contributors

The people behind Cioré

Cioré is built by a rotating group of contributors and specialists who believe technology can be better. Different skills, one mission.

Engineering
Design
Accessibility
Security and Privacy
Community and Outreach
Operations and Support

This is a community-backed project. The people here show up because the work matters and because building something this meaningful is worth doing right.

Looking ahead

What comes next

Here is where we are and where we are headed.

Current stage

Active development

  • Prototype development underway
  • Operating system foundation in progress
  • Hardware architecture being finalized
  • Preparing for our investment round
Next milestones

On the horizon

  • Working prototype ready for internal testing
  • First investor partnerships secured
  • Expanded contributor program
  • Public prototype reveal

We are inviting the community to help move prototype development forward. Your support helps fund materials, testing, and early builds. Visit our Donate page to learn how to support the mission.

We are building something worth building. Thank you for being here at the start.
Cioré