ABOUT KING-CHI

Mental health shouldn't be a luxury.

We're building a world where technology serves mental wellness—where everyone has access to the support, tools, and resources they need to feel happier, more resilient, and genuinely connected.

King-Chi combines cutting-edge technology with deep empathy for the mental health journey. We're not just building an app. We're building a companion for life's toughest moments.

OUR MISSION

We believe that mental wellness is a right, not a privilege.

Our mission is to help people feel happier, more capable, and empowered to take control of their mental health—by harnessing technical innovation to create tools that are:

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Accessible to everyone, everywhere

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Deeply personalized to individual needs

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Evidence-based and trustworthy

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Designed with compassion, not just data

We're driven by a simple belief: when people have the right tools and support, they can transform their relationship with their mental health.

OUR VISION

A world where:

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Mental health support is available 24/7, not just during office hours

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Technology amplifies human connection, not replaces it

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People feel less alone in their mental health journey

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Early intervention and peer support prevent crisis

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Mental wellness is as prioritized as physical health

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Everyone—regardless of background or location—has access to quality support

WHO WE ARE

Founded on the belief that engineering excellence can serve human wellbeing, King-Chi is a team of technologists, mental health advocates, and designers united by one purpose: using innovation to improve mental health outcomes.

Our team brings together:

Technical expertise in AI, data science, and product development
Deep understanding of mental health challenges
Commitment to accessibility and inclusive design
Passion for turning research into real-world impact

We're not just building features. We're building trust.

LEADERSHIP

Tammy Ajadi

Founder, King-Chi

5-Time Nominated Engineer of the Year
Women in Tech Excellence Awards

Tammy Ajadi is an award-nominated engineer with deep expertise in building scalable, user-centered technology. Her recognition from the Women in Tech Excellence Awards reflects not just technical excellence, but a commitment to innovation that serves people.

Her vision for King-Chi is simple: use engineering excellence to create mental health tools that actually work, tools that are intuitive, powerful, and genuinely helpful.

With 20 years of experience in Engineering, Tammy brings both technical depth and human-centered design philosophy to every decision King-Chi makes.

"Mental health technology shouldn't require a PhD to use. It should be simple, beautiful, and transformative. That's what we're building at King-Chi." — Tammy Ajadi, Founder

WHAT MAKES KING-CHI DIFFERENT

In an increasingly crowded space, here's what sets us apart:

1. BUILT BY ENGINEERS FOR HUMANS

Not just for data collection. Not to maximize engagement metrics. King-Chi is built by technologists who understand that engineering excellence should serve human wellbeing.

Our founder's recognition as a 5-time nominated Engineer of the Year reflects this commitment: we don't compromise on technical quality, and we apply that rigor to creating tools that actually help.

2. HOLISTIC MENTAL WELLNESS

We don't just track moods. We support the whole journey:

Mood tracking and emotional awareness
Personalized insights and patterns
Peer support and community
Crisis support when needed
Pathways to professional help
Evidence-based resources

3. ACCESSIBILITY FIRST

Mental health support shouldn't be locked behind paywalls or require jumping through hoops. We design with accessibility as a core value:

Free version with powerful features
No judgment, full privacy
Works offline
Available 24/7, not just business hours
Culturally sensitive resources
Multiple languages (roadmap)

4. GENUINE PARTNERSHIPS

We partner with leading mental health organizations—not as sponsorships, but as true collaborations. Their resources are featured in our app where users need them most. When you use King-Chi, a portion of subscription revenue goes directly to supporting mental health charities.

5. TRANSPARENCY & TRUST

We're transparent about how we work, what data we collect, and how we use it. Your mental health data is sacred. We treat it that way:

Military-grade encryption
HIPAA compliance
Your data is yours (you can export anytime)
No selling to third parties
Clear privacy policy (actually readable)

HOW WE THINK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health is not a problem to be "solved" with an app.

It's a journey. It's complex. It's personal. Sometimes it's messy.

Our job isn't to fix you (because you're not broken).

Our job is to:

Walk alongside you
Give you tools that actually help
Connect you to community and support
Point you toward professional help when needed
Make you feel less alone

That's it. That's the mission.

THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE MISSION

King-Chi's technical foundation was built with care:

MODERN ARCHITECTURE

Built on scalable, cloud-native infrastructure that can grow with user needs. We invested in the right technical foundation from day one.

AI & PERSONALIZATION

Advanced algorithms that learn your patterns and provide personalized insights—without tracking you like a surveillance system.

PRIVACY BY DESIGN

Encryption at every layer. Your data never leaves your device unless you explicitly share it. We use privacy-preserving techniques even when running analysis.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Regular updates driven by user feedback, mental health research, and technical innovation. We don't ship and forget.

OUR VALUES

ACCESSIBILITY

Mental health support should be available to everyone. We design for inclusion, affordability, and ease of use.

INTEGRITY

We do what we say. We're transparent about limitations. We don't oversell what technology can do.

HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN

Every feature is built with real human needs in mind. We listen to users and continuously improve based on feedback.

EVIDENCE-BASED

We ground our approach in mental health research and best practices. We're not inventing wellness from scratch; we're applying proven principles through technology.

CONTINUOUS LEARNING

The mental health landscape is always evolving. We stay current with research, listen to experts, and adapt accordingly.

COMPASSION

We approach this work with genuine care for the people we serve. That shapes every decision we make.

WHERE WE'RE GOING

King-Chi is just beginning.

Our roadmap includes:

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EXPANDED RESOURCES

More personalized content for different mental health challenges

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PROVIDER INTEGRATION

Pathways for users to connect with therapists and professionals

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COMMUNITY FEATURES

Peer support groups and community building tools

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GLOBAL EXPANSION

Mental health support in multiple languages for global audience

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RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS

Contributing to mental health research through anonymized insights

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ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES

Continuous improvements for users with different accessibility needs

The vision is big: a world where mental health support is as accessible as checking the weather. We're committed to building that world—one thoughtful feature at a time.

WHY WE DO THIS

Mental health saved my life.

The right support, at the right time, changed everything for me. And I realized: most people don't have access to that kind of support.

That's why King-Chi exists.

We're not building this for venture returns or to disrupt an industry or to build another unicorn. We're building this because mental health matters, and technology can help.

Every day we come to work knowing that:

Someone using King-Chi might reach out for help when they would have suffered alone
Someone might connect to a mental health charity they didn't know existed
Someone's life might change because they found the right tool at the right time

That's worth showing up for. That's worth building with excellence.

A FINAL NOTE

If you're using King-Chi because you're struggling—thank you for trusting us.

We know mental health is hard. We know reaching out for support takes courage. We're honored you chose King-Chi as part of your journey.

If you need immediate support:

Call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)
Go to your nearest emergency room

You matter. Your mental health matters. You deserve support.

We're here for the long haul.

— The King-Chi Team

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