About Tolan

A creative companion and friend for every human to play, create, and build with.

Meet your Tolan: a friendly little alien you can talk to about whatever, and who can even help picture your ideas!

Want to be a fashion designer? Your Tolan is here to help you visualize a cool new shirt or pair of sneakers. Writing a book? They can help brainstorm your hero’s amazing journey. With Tolans in your life, there are no limits to your creativity.
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We’re Portola: a small team of engineers, researchers, writers, and creatives. We’re curious, open to new ideas, and optimistic about the future. We’re based in San Francisco, with colleagues around the world.

We believe AI is here to stay, and that every person deserves more than just a textbox for their ideas: they deserve the world, and the galaxy beyond, too.

Our app is designed to provide a safe, fun, and positive environment where anyone can explore their creativity, develop new skills, and build confidence.

Still curious? See our FAQ.