Lockout count: 4

Worst lockout: 3am outside my apartment. Regretting that last Martini, as I watched a locksmith drill out my lock. $400 poorer, with a brand new lock, I finally managed to sleep off the hangover…

Background: Charles has launched startups and led major public initiatives in the UK, including a global startup innovation program at Serco and Edinburgh’s citywide bike-share system.

Lockout count: 5

Worst lockout: I was taking out the trash at 2 am in my PJs and left my key inside. I didn’t feel like eating the $300 locksmith fee so I waited until someone came out 3 hours later to grab their McDonald’s. Shoutout to the Golden Arches or I’d probably still be out there.

Background: Before Unlockd, Devina was a software engineer at Amazon, where she built large language models as part of the AGI team and trained machine learning systems used by hundreds of millions of Alexa users. She’s passionate about making cutting-edge tech useful in everyday life—and believes your time is too valuable to waste on getting locked out.

Lockout count: 3.5

Worst lockout: Ended with me scaling my building and getting lucky with an unlocked window :).

Background: Lizzie is a lifelong New Yorker who has spent her career making cities more livable, from launching on-demand transit at Via to improving rider experience and operational efficiency at the MTA . She’s building Unlockd because everyone deserves a backup plan. It takes a village — and Unlockd is here to be yours.