Eugenia Kuyda

Eugenia Kuyda founded Replika, the world’s leading AI friend to do life with, in 2017. Designed to be a companion you can laugh with, reflect with, and feel understood by, Replika was built to help people feel seen and supported through meaningful conversation. Whether it’s to brighten someone’s day, help them with their personal goals, or simply be there to listen, Replika provides a trusted space for connection. Under Kuyda’s leadership, Replika has grown to over 35 million users globally and become a cultural touchpoint in conversations about AI, mental health, and the future of human relationships with technology. Her work explores how AI can foster empathy and resilience in a rapidly changing world. Guided by the belief in “building a machine beautiful enough for a soul,” Kuyda continues to advocate for responsible innovation and inspire a new generation of creators to build technology that supports, not replaces, human connection.