Avokadio

Project Overview:

We developed Avokadio, a consumer breath analyzer that detects multiple gases in exhaled breath to provide insights about metabolism and overall health.

I co-founded the startup with two close collaborators and led all technical work — prototyping, firmware, hardware design. After becoming a parent, I chose to step away from the venture to focus on personal priorities and financial stability.

👥 Team

Ufuk Safak – Technical Co-founder
Led hardware, firmware, and prototyping.
Yunus Konmaz – Business & Strategy
Came up with the idea, led business development and marketing.
Gökçen Garipoğlu – Science Advisor
Oversaw scientific validation and clinical trials. Lecturer in Nutrition at Bahçeşehir University.

🧪 Development Timeline

Alpha Version – Q2 2021

Fully functional device with plastic housing and embedded firmware
Tested many gas sensors, finalized on 2 key types
~150 users tested the alpha device
Won $30K at ITU Seed Big Bang 2020, enabling full-time work on the project

Beta Version – Jul–Nov 2021

Slimmed-down redesign: no screen, Bluetooth-only, mobile app required
Mold designed and produced (1K units in Oct 2021)
Final circuit designed after mold
Firmware and algorithms improved
Ready for CES 2022 by Nov 2021

🌐 Media Coverage

🔧 Technology Stack

Mobile App: Flutter
Backend: GCP, Python, Pandas
Database: Firebase / Firestore
Hardware: KiCAD, Fusion360