Global Innovators in Business

Amplifying Human Connections Through Robyn AI -Interview with Dr. Jenny Shao, Founder of Robyn AI


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Unlike most of the “companion” AIs on the market, Robyn AI is the world’s first AI-powered emotional companion designed to help people better understand themselves and build deeper connections with the world. Founded by Dr. Jenny Shao, a Harvard-trained physician passionate about extending emotional support beyond the limits of conventional medicine, Robyn AI has already raised $5.5 million in funding. The company is backed by notable investors, including M13, Lars Rasmussen (Co-founder of Google Maps), Bill Tai (early investor in companies like Canva, Ken Goldman (Former CFO of Yahoo), Christian Szegedy (Co-founder of xAI). Try out Robyn: Talk, Feel, Grow in App Store https://apps.apple.com/do/app/robyn-talk-feel-grow/id6480137677

In this episode, you will hear about:      

  • Left Harvard to start her own business - what inspired Dr. Shao to create Robyn AI, and what real-world problem is it trying to solve?
  • How did she build Robyn AI step by step?    
  • Real-life use cases and applications of Robyn AI?
  • Dr. Shao’s take on AI’s role in shaping human connection. 
  • Essential skillsets as a startup founder: lessons from transitioning from a surgeon to a startup founder, plus Dr. Shao’s advice to the young professionals.
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Global Innovators in BusinessBy Christopher Rathbun

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