Our Story

2023

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Vault began as a question. How do you quantify agility? Two years ago, our founder and engineer, Joshua Gao, took on this challenge posed by Yale Athletics as part of a classroom project. The goal? Develop a system to measure the location, timing, and force behind every step an athlete makes. Existing tech didn’t cut it—so he built his own, using quantum tunneling composites woven into gym-standard rubber flooring. Yale patented the design, and Joshua licensed the technology. Vault was born.

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While others proposed using the sensor tech in robotics or logistics, we were drawn to a more human goal: unlocking athletic potential.

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2024

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By the next summer, a small team had formed. We worked with Yale Athletics and began testing our mats in gyms and with sports teams, offering data insights and performance analysis. As interest grew, so did the vision. People began asking if they could buy it. In the fall, we partnered with MF Athletic to bring Vault to market. Word spread—even reaching executives at the NBA.

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This summer, we’re launching Vault One— a vertical jump assessment mat designed to capture, analyze, and learn from human motion. Our goal is to use this data to detect movement inefficiencies, prevent injuries, and push the limits of human performance. One day, we’ll install our technology across entire courts and gym floors. Will you dream with us? Let’s Vault!

2025

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ELite-level performance insights. For every athlete.

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