Raising Health Scaling Mental Health Access through AI with Neil Parikh and Daniel Cahn
Mar 11, 2025
Neil Parikh and Daniel Cahn, cofounders of Slingshot AI, share their journey of transforming mental health care through artificial intelligence. They discuss the development of AI models designed to enhance therapeutic experiences and how these innovations expand access to subclinical support. The duo contrasts voice and text interactions in therapy, revealing how preferences vary by age. They emphasize empowering patients through data-driven care, envisioning a future where technology enhances the therapist-patient relationship.
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Neil Parikh's Journey
- Neil Parikh dropped out of med school due to its rigid structure.
- He later co-founded Casper, a sleep company, before Slingshot AI.
Why Therapy?
- Daniel Cahn's vision was to model the mind using AI.
- This model has vast applications, but they chose consumer-facing therapy.
Language Models and Psychology
- Language models excel at modeling probability distributions, similar to psychological processes.
- This makes them well-suited for modeling the mind and therapeutic journeys.