About Inner Work Tech

Pioneering the intersection of AI and mental health to create accessible wellness tools for everyone.

Our Story

Founded in 2024, Inner Work Tech emerged from a shared vision between AI researchers and mental health professionals who recognized the growing need for accessible mental wellness support. We observed that while mental health awareness was increasing, barriers to access remained significant—cost, stigma, and availability of providers.

Our team came together with a simple but powerful idea: What if we could create an AI-powered companion that provides empathetic, evidence-based support 24/7, breaking down the barriers that prevent people from seeking help?

Thus, abeni was born—a wellness chatbot that combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence with therapeutic best practices to provide personalized mental health support. The name "abeni" comes from the Yoruba language meaning "we asked for her, and behold, she came"—reflecting our commitment to creating technology that responds to human needs.

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To make mental health support accessible, stigma-free, and available to everyone through innovative AI technology. We're committed to creating tools that empower individuals to take charge of their mental wellbeing journey, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Our Vision

We envision a world where mental health support is as accessible as opening an app on your phone. A future where everyone has a compassionate, intelligent companion to turn to during difficult moments, and where technology serves as a bridge to better mental health for all.

Our Values

Empathy First

Every interaction with abeni is designed with compassion and understanding at its core. We believe technology should enhance human connection, not replace it.

Privacy & Security

We prioritize the security and confidentiality of user data. Your conversations with abeni are encrypted and never shared without consent.

Evidence-Based

abeni incorporates therapeutic techniques validated by research, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices.

Accessibility

We're committed to breaking down barriers to mental health support, making abeni available to diverse populations with varying needs and backgrounds.

Meet Our Team

Hao Dang

Chief Executive Officer

Leads the overall vision and strategy of Inner Work Tech, with a focus on bringing innovative mental health solutions to a global audience through AI technology.

Xin Jiang

Chief Strategy Officer

Develops and executes the company's strategic initiatives, partnerships, and growth plans to expand abeni's reach and impact in the mental health space.

Ian Song

Chief Operating Officer

Oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring that abeni delivers reliable, high-quality service to users while optimizing internal processes and team collaboration.

Bohao Gao

Chief Technology Officer

Leads the technical architecture and AI development of abeni, ensuring the platform is scalable, secure, and delivers cutting-edge mental health support.

Zehao (Neal) Peng

Chief Product Officer

Drives product development and user experience, ensuring abeni delivers intuitive, effective, and compassionate mental health support to every user.

Join Our Team

We're always looking for passionate individuals who want to make a difference in mental health technology. If you're excited about our mission and want to help build the future of accessible mental wellness, we'd love to hear from you.

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