Building Digital Tools forModern Makers
We're a software company born from a simple belief: technology should make craftsmanship better, not replace it.
What started as a lifestyle blog documenting our journey became something bigger—a mission to revolutionize how makers work. Today, Odyssey Mercantile creates innovative tools that help thousands save time, reduce waste, and focus on what they love: creating.
From Blog to Business
In 2018, Brian and Conor Hanrahan started Odyssey Mercantile as a lifestyle blog. We documented our travels, shared culinary discoveries, and celebrated craftsmanship wherever we found it.
But something kept pulling us back to the workshops. We met master craftsmen using centuries-old techniques alongside smartphones. We saw the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern technology.
In 2024, we pivoted. Odyssey Mercantile became a software company with a clear mission: build technology that respects tradition while embracing innovation.
Today, we're proud to introduce our first product: CRAFT—an AI assistant that speaks fluent shopworking.
2018: The Blog Years
Documenting elevated experiences and craftsmanship
2022: The Workshop Discovery
Meeting makers who needed better tools
2024: The Software Pivot
Building CRAFT to revolutionize shopworking
2025: Launch Year
CRAFT beta opens with 100 maker spots
Our Product Portfolio
We build tools that solve real problems for real makers. Each product is born from hours spent in workshops, listening to craftsmen, and understanding their needs.
CRAFT
The AI shop assistant that revolutionizes how makers work. Voice-first, dust-proof, and built for sawdust-covered hands.
- ✓Save 30% on materials with intelligent optimization
- ✓Voice commands that understand shop terminology
- ✓Real-time pricing from 500+ suppliers
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More tools for makers coming soon
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Meet the Makers
We're not just building for makers—we are makers. Every line of code is written by someone who understands sawdust and sweat.
Brian Lopez
Founder & CEO
Woodworker turned software founder. Brian discovered the need for CRAFT in his own workshop and hasn't looked back since.
Conor Hanrahan
Co-Founder & Creative Director
The creative force behind our brand. Conor ensures every tool we build is as beautiful as it is functional.
Ready to Join the Revolution?
We're building the future of maker tools, one product at a time. Start with CRAFT and see what technology built by makers, for makers can do.