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Finding Your Roost: The Story Behind It All
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Finding Your Roost: The Story Behind It All

Roost was built out of a simple frustration: why does it take five apps to do what one should? Co-founder Eric Kaulback shares the story behind the platform — from a backyard bird feeder to a Bald Eagle in Maine, and the idea that changed everything.

By Eric Kaulback·Feb 20, 2026
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