Eugenia Kuyda

Eugenia Kuyda is the co-founder and CEO of Replika, she leads a team dedicated to developing AI-powered chatbots aimed at providing companionship and emotional support to users, ultimately fostering mental well-being and personal growth. With a background in computer science and a passion for exploring the intersection of technology and human communication, she's pioneering a new approach for interaction with AI-driven conversational agents.Prior to Replika, Kuyda gained recognition for her pioneering efforts in AI-driven conversational interfaces, having founded Luka, an AI-powered messaging app that gained widespread acclaim for its innovative approach to facilitating conversations with chatbots.Armed with a B.A. and M.A. in journalism, she delved into finance at the London Business School before transitioning to the frontier of artificial intelligence.