founder of Replika

Eugenia Kuyda is a Russian-born entrepreneur and the founder of Replika, a pioneering conversational AI company that focuses on fostering deep connections through AI companionship. She is also the founder of Wabi, a social platform that allows users to create and share mini apps using prompts, often referred to as the 'YouTube for apps'. With a background in journalism and technology, Kuyda has been at the forefront of consumer AI innovation since founding Replika in 2017. She is passionate about the intersection of technology and human connection.