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 & CEO
With over two decades of experience in systems architecture, AI, and digital innovation, David served as a lead architect, technical lead, and senior engineer within IBM’s Global Business Services division. He holds a Master's in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Waterloo and previously co-founded Verably, a platform serving nonprofit organizations.
David leads the strategic vision and development of Etcera, ensuring that every layer of the system is human-centered, intentional, and adaptable—empowering people to move through life with focus and purpose.
Anissa Agahchen
Co-Founder & COO
With nearly two decades of experience across software development, DevOps, and program management, Anissa has led initiatives in academic, government, and startup environments. She holds a Master's in Computer Vision from the University of Victoria and previously co-founded Verably, a platform serving nonprofit organizations.
Anissa leads systems strategy, operations, and user experience—translating complex needs into reliable, intuitive workflows and ensuring the platform is scalable, resilient, and deeply human-centered.
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 share our vision of Attached Intelligence as a collaborative force—where AI works with people, not for or against them—we'd love to collaborate. Join us in empowering Modern Achievers to achieve mindful productivity and personal growth through balanced intellect, action, and emotion.
