If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.

At Modal, we believe that to improve something, you first need to be able to measure it. That's why our mission is to revolutionize the way coffee is brewed by putting the focus on the grind. We're dedicated to providing coffee professionals with the tools and knowledge to elevate their brewing experience by understanding how their grinder is performing. With our platform, we deliver tailored insights into your coffee grinder's performance, enabling you to make data-driven decisions that improve the quality of your coffee. And we're committed to making this information accessible to all coffee professionals, regardless of the age or model of their grinder. Join us on a journey to perfect your grind and unlock the true potential of your coffee.

Meet the team

Haden Calegan

Co-Founder

Haden Calegan is the co-founder of Modal, a platform that delivers tailored insights into your coffee grinder's performance by analyzing grind size consistency. With a passion for perfecting the brewing experience, Haden is dedicated to helping coffee lovers elevate their daily rituals.

Equipped with a strong background in mechanical engineering and advanced manufacturing, Haden has always been fascinated by the potential of technology to transform industries and improve everyday life. This curiosity has fueled his drive to develop and refine Modal's groundbreaking solutions for coffee enthusiasts.

Haden is a swammer (former swimmer for the uninitiated) and enjoys swimming with his local masters team. He also enjoys spending quality time with his blue heeler, Tabasco, exploring the great outdoors and sharing in life's simple pleasures.

Dilan Orrino

Co-Founder

Dilan has a degree in engineering but has worked as a product manager for his professional career. He brings a background in software product design for a unique perspective on software and coffee brewing. He hopes to provide anyone, from a basic drip coffee drinker to the most experience connoisseur, with the tools to brew better tasting coffee.