Akshay Jhanwar

Akshay Jhanwar is the co-founder of Companion Labs and a seasoned tech executive with prior leadership roles at CRED and Paytm. He brings deep expertise in building high-growth consumer platforms and is now focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and personal well-being.

Companion Labs is the creator of Mello, a proactive and empathetic AI companion designed to support mental wellness through daily, personalized interactions. By leveraging advanced large language models and emotional intelligence frameworks, Mello learns from user behavior to provide timely encouragement, structured conversations, and a non-judgmental space for users to express their feelings, ultimately aiming to bridge the gap in accessible mental health support.