Brave

Who We Are

Brave makes overdose detection tools that activate life-saving community response. Our mission is rooted in the urgent reality of the overdose crisis affecting communities across North America.

Our Technology

Our overdose detection technology works whenever and wherever people use drugs. The Brave App, Buttons, and Sensors help keep people who use drugs alone safer from fatal overdose by automatically alerting emergency contacts and responders when an overdose is detected.

Our Structure

We are a multi-stakeholder cooperative based in Vancouver, BC, Canada and Dayton, OH, USA, dedicated to helping municipalities across North America prevent overdose fatalities and reduce harm in their communities.

As a cooperative, Brave is owned and governed by its members, who include users of the technology, staff, and investors. This unique structure ensures that those most affected by our work have a direct voice in how we operate and grow. We believe in meeting people where they are at and developing our tools collaboratively with people who have lived and living experience with drugs.

Working at Brave

Working at Brave is a bit different than what most people are used to. Creating a more just world starts with us, in how we show up for the job and how we show up for each other.

Our Work Culture

We're a lateral organization, which means we all report to each other. We don't have superiors or traditional hierarchies. We give all team members autonomy over how they work and expect a high degree of accountability from everyone.

This means you'll have real ownership over your work, the freedom to innovate and make decisions, and the responsibility to collaborate openly with your colleagues. We value trust, transparency, and collective decision-making.

Our Values

Our commitment to harm reduction and meeting people where they are extends to how we treat our team members. We recognize that everyone brings different experiences, perspectives, and needs to their work, and we create space for that diversity.

Employee Benefits

• Optional 4-day work week @ 80% salary
• 100% remote working - Work from anywhere
• Healthcare & dental care - Comprehensive coverage
• Life / disability insurance - Financial protection for you and your family
• Access to co-working spaces in North America
• Flexible working hours - Design your schedule around your life
• Paid time off - Rest and recharge when you need it
• Cooperative membership - Have a real voice in company decisions
• Profit sharing - Share in the success you help create