Building Etcera
We're the team behind Etcera, the productivity app that thinks with you. Our mission is simple: to empower modern achievers to think, act, and reflect their way to mindful productivity and personal growth.
About Our Team
At Akimilabs, we're a dynamic team of innovators and problem-solvers passionate about revolutionizing productivity through AI. Our diverse backgrounds in software architecture, engineering, and product development drive us to create solutions that empower individuals and collaborative teams to achieve more.
Founded by David and Anissa Agahchen, our company combines technical excellence with a deep understanding of user needs. We believe in building technology that thinks with you, not for you, creating tools that enhance human potential rather than replace it.
Meet Our Founders
David Agahchen
Co-Founder, Vision Architect & Development Lead of Etcera
David Agahchen is the co-founder, Vision Architect, and Development Lead of Etcera, a productivity app pioneering Attached Intelligence—AI that thinks with you, not for you. He leads the strategic development of the platform and its technical architecture, ensuring that every layer of the system supports clarity, agency, and long-term alignment. With a background in systems thinking, software development, and cognitive design, David builds tools that help people stay grounded and intentional in a fast-moving world.
Anissa Agahchen
Co-Founder, Systems Strategist & Operations Lead of Etcera
Anissa Agahchen is the co-founder, Systems Strategist, and Operations Lead of Etcera, where she leads the design of internal systems, user workflows, and technical operations. She translates complex user needs into intuitive experiences and ensures the platform remains reliable, scalable, and human-centered. With a background in software development and operational systems, Anissa builds the infrastructure and processes that help modern achievers navigate complexity with clarity and focus.
Let's Collaborate
We're seeking partners to advance our AIM-1 system—a productivity framework for knowledge workers that enhances cognitive clarity, decision quality, and reflective practice. We're particularly interested in:
- Research partnerships to develop metrics and best practices for measuring mindful productivity and emotional resilience
- Knowledge workers interested in participating in our invitation-only pilot program for testing decision support capabilities
- Collaborative development of training approaches that support reflective decision-making and sustainable knowledge work
- Partners interested in co-developing frameworks for evaluating the Think → Do → Reflect cycle's impact on well-being and performance
If you're passionate about advancing responsible AI in productivity tools and would like to contribute to this work, we'd love to connect.