Augment Me was established upon recognizing the profound impact an individual’s engagement has on their productivity. Motivated by this pivotal insight, our team is devoted to the continuous development of our innovative AI Agent. This advanced tool is designed to meticulously measure the effects of various activities on mental performance and suggests optimal activities to significantly enhance productivity.
Through rigorous research and a series of targeted pilot programs conducted in diverse workplace and educational environments, our AI Agent has consistently facilitated notable enhancements in mental focus—by up to 50%. It has also contributed to substantial reductions in stress (35%), anxiety (40%), and depression (20%). These improvements are critical, highlighting the indispensable role our technology plays in augmenting productivity, learning and well-being.
Leveraging state-of-the-art developments in Neuroscience, Generative AI, and Psychology, our AI Agent integrates these fields to craft tools that not only boost professional efficiency but also significantly improve the overall quality of life. Our solutions are meticulously tailored to assist individuals at work and home, empowering them to realize their maximum potential and lead more satisfying, productive lives.
Following our successful App launch, the Augment Me team is wholeheartedly committed to enhancing the value we deliver to our users. Our goal is to empower enterprises—whether it’s camera manufacturers aiming to improve customer satisfaction, education companies seeking deeper learner engagement, or wellness platforms optimizing user experiences—to elevate their work and engagement levels through our technology. Stay connected for more exciting developments across industries!
Crafted by leading neuroscientists and mental wellness experts, our AI Co-Pilot gently guides you on a journey to improved mental capacity, productivity and well-being.
Sameer, the founder of Augment Me, boasts extensive senior leadership and technical expertise. Prior roles include Director of Applied Research at Amobee before its $239 million acquisition, and prominent positions at Toshiba, where he was recognized as the 'Top Inventor'. Sameer also contributed significantly to Sun Microsystems/Netscape and founded WikiSeer. He holds degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology and Stanford University and enjoys meditation, hiking, and reading in his spare time.
Kostas Tsioutsiouliklis, Chief Scientist at Augment Me, combines senior leadership experience with a strong research track record. Prior to joining Augment Me, he was VP of Research at Yahoo, building ML/AI solutions for Yahoo's consumer products, including Home, Search, Mail, Sports, and Finance. Other past companies include Twitter and NEC Labs. Kostas holds a Diploma in computer engineering from the University of Patras, Greece, and a PhD in computer science from Princeton University. He has published extensively at top machine learning, information retrieval, and theoretical computer science conferences, and has over 40 patents. He was recognized as a 'master inventor' at Yahoo for his contributions. Kostas is passionate about wellness and mental health. In his free time, he enjoys biking, hiking, and sailing.
Rahul Pandit, VP of Engineering at Augment-Me, leverages extensive technical leadership honed at Visible, Amazon, and Microsoft. Known for strategic vision, team-building, and aligning technical strategies with business objectives, Rahul embodies effective technology leadership. Hailing from Puget Sound, he merges his passion for mental productivity with hiking and global travel, integrating advanced technology and traditional meditation to enhance daily well-being.
Ben He is an AI Engineer at Augment Me, where he brings deep technical expertise in software development, AI and full-stack engineering. Ben previously served as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon, where he contributed to high-impact projects across both the AWS AI and FinTech divisions. Ben holds a BS in Computer Science and Engineering from UCLA, and a Master's degree in Information and Data Science from UC Berkeley. At UCLA he also contributed to research at the Human-Computer Interaction Lab and helped build tools that optimized student productivity. Ben is passionate about building scalable, user-friendly systems that bridge cutting-edge technology with real-world impact—particularly in education and cognitive enhancement.
Bob Stahl, PhD, founded eight Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs in the San Francisco Bay Area's medical centers, including Dominican Hospital and El Camino Hospitals. He's also a Senior Teacher at Brown University's Mindfulness Center and previously held a similar role at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Bob teaches MBSR Teacher Trainings and Insight Meditation retreats worldwide, coauthored five books on mindfulness and stress reduction, and is a guiding teacher at Insight Santa Cruz and a visiting teacher at Spirit Rock.
Joe Sullivan, founder of LJ Sullivan Executive Coaching, brings over 40 years of executive leadership experience, notably at Logitech and Carrier Corporation. At Logitech, as SVP of worldwide operations, he enhanced productivity and market reach, while at Carrier, as VP, he improved operations and customer satisfaction. Now, Joe leverages his expertise in strategic planning and leadership development to help leaders gain competitive advantages through personalized coaching and workshops. He holds a BA and an MBA from Suffolk University and is a Board-Certified Coach with certifications in executive coaching and applied positive psychology.
Dr. Andy Walshe is a leading expert in elite human performance with over 20 years of experience across sports, culture, military, and business sectors. As the Director of High Performance at Red Bull, he developed performance models for global athletes and cultural leaders and managed the groundbreaking Red Bull Stratos project, enabling Felix Baumgartner's record-breaking jump. Dr. Walshe has worked with organizations such as DARPA, the U.S. and Australian Olympic teams, and the Armed Forces, driving innovation in human performance. He was also a senior consultant for institutes like the Australian Institute of Sport and held key roles with Logitech, advancing performance and innovation. His contributions include founding "Glimpses," a Red Bull conference on human potential, and receiving the Outstanding Contribution to Performance Innovation Award in 2013. Dr. Walshe's work continues to redefine the limits of human capability across disciplines.
Philippe Goldin is a professor at UC Davis, specializing in health promotion, clinical psychology, and cognitive-affective neuroscience. He investigates the effects of interventions like cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness on emotional and cognitive processes using functional neuroimaging. Goldin, who previously led a neuroscience group at Stanford and consulted for Google, co-founded the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. He holds a BA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and a PhD from Rutgers University, with over 100 peer-reviewed articles published in prestigious journals.
Steven Laureys, MD, PhD, FEAN, is a distinguished neurologist, author, and speaker specializing in neuroplasticity, neuromodulation, and human consciousness. He holds the Canada Excellence Research Chair at Laval University, is a professor at the CERVO Brain Research Centre, and an Invited Professor at Harvard Medical School. Laureys has extensively researched brain recovery and consciousness, co-authored over 575 scientific articles, and written books like "The No-Nonsense Meditation Book." Additionally, he founded the Coma Science Group and the BRAIN-NM NeuroModulation Clinics, actively promoting sustainable mental well-being and complementary medicine.
