About CyberDiveSix years of research and development.
Six years of research and development.
One mission. A safer phone.
Cyber Dive was born when one U.S. Army intelligence officer realized the systems meant to protect kids and survivors were dangerously behind. Aqua One is what we built instead.
Why we exist
Technology was failing the people it was meant to protect.
Kids exposed. Survivors unsupported. Families in the dark. App-based monitoring tools sat on top of a phone the kid could outsmart in an afternoon. Restrictive “kid phones” punished trust. The middle ground simply didn't exist.
So we chose a different path. One where safety, visibility, and human connection aren't afterthoughts — they're the foundation. We rebuilt the operating system. We trained the AI from scratch. We did the unglamorous infrastructure work because the people we serve deserve infrastructure, not features.
How we got here
The defining moments.
- 2014
Commissioned into Intelligence
Derek is commissioned as a U.S. Army Intelligence Officer, stepping into a world where information is both weapon and shield. He learns how deeply digital behavior shapes modern security.
- 2016–2018
From combat to cybersecurity
Deployed overseas, he uses digital forensics to track terrorist activity across social media. The lesson is permanent: visibility is power.
- 2018–2019
A mission takes shape
Out of the military, into Silicon Valley cybersecurity — and the realization that the systems meant to protect families are dangerously behind. Cyber Dive is born.
- 2020
First product, first proof
Cyber Dive launches its first parental monitoring web application. The product confirms demand and validates that visibility sparks the conversations parents and kids actually need.
- 2021–Now
A phone that redefines oversight
Recognizing the limits of third-party apps, the team pivots to hardware. Aqua One launches: the first smartphone designed with built-in monitoring and 100% visibility — a phone kids want, with the insight parents need.
- 2024–Now
Expanding the mission to recovery
Aqua X brings the same visibility to human-trafficking recovery centers and addiction recovery programs. National partnerships scale the product across the U.S.
The team
The people turning vision into scale.
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Phoenix Minor
Sales Associate
Advisors & Allies
We've partnered with experts who believe in our mission.
Board Member
Robert S. Basso
Mr. Basso is the founder and managing partner of BEST Partner LLC, a financial services consulting firm. He previously held leadership roles at UBS, PaineWebber, and Merrill Lynch, overseeing clearing services. He also led Correspondent Services Corporation (CSC) and established Broadcort Capital Corp. at Merrill Lynch, making both industry leaders.
Senior Executive Advisor
Sabeer Bhatia
Sabeer Bhatia is an Indian-American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Hotmail, one of the first free web-based email services, later acquired by Microsoft for $400 million. A Caltech and Stanford graduate, he has been a pioneer in the tech industry, inspiring innovators. He continues his entrepreneurial journey with ventures like Showreel, an AI-powered app for teaching critical thinking.
Senior Executive Advisor
John Bonamego
Mr. Bonamego, former NFL and college football coach, most recently worked with the Los Angeles Rams as the Special Teams Coordinator in 2020 and as a Senior Coaching Assistant for the Super Bowl champions in 2021. He has 34 years of coaching experience, including stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins, and the Detroit Lions.
Senior Executive Advisor
Bill Drury
Mr. Drury is a co-founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and one of Arizona's Top 100 Lawyers. With over 30 years of legal experience, he has held prestigious roles in organizations like the American Board of Trial Advocates and ALFA International. He also serves on the Drake University Board of Trustees and the ASU Sun Devil Club.
Senior Executive Advisor
Brandon Guffey
Brandon Guffey is a Republican South Carolina House member representing District 48 and a former York County Councilman. An entrepreneur and former owner of 360 Supply, he became a mental health advocate after his son Gavin's tragic passing. He sponsored "Gavin's Law" to strengthen sextortion penalties and increase awareness. His <3 Foundation focuses on youth mental health and suicide prevention.
Clinical Psychologist
Jackie Henretig, PsyD
Dr. Jackie Henretig is a licensed clinical psychologist in California and Arizona, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy. With experience in community mental health and university counseling, she has also taught graduate courses on psychotherapy. She holds a doctorate from California Lutheran University and is passionate about advocating for vulnerable populations.
The world is taking notice
Headlines we've made.
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“Aqua One Will Transform How Parents Protect Their Kids Online”
Business Wire
“Smartphone Safety for Kids with Elizabeth Smart”
Elizabeth Smart Foundation
“Parents fighting to make online a safer space for kids”
ABC15
“Former intelligence officer develops platform to monitor kids' online activity”
Phoenix Business Journal
“New phone allows parents to see everything their kids do online”
12News (NBC)
See what we built.
Aqua One is on the market today. Families across 39 states are using it every morning. Order yours and see the dashboard come to life.