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HelloMyFriend

HelloMyFriend scales safe, emotional skill development for neurodivergent youth through AI-driven digital companions.

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HelloMyFriend

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HelloMyFriend is defining the future of emotional AI. Unlike language and math for youth, social skill development has never been scaled. We are an emotionally intelligent, AI-powered digital companion that gives neurodivergent children on-demand practice in regulating emotions and navigating real-world conversations. HelloMyFriend has a business model that first partners with therapists to help them have more effective sessions allowing the child frequent skill practice opportunities between sessions and providing data through a clinician/parent compliant dashboard. Through adaptive, neuro-affirming avatars trained specifically for neurodivergent communication styles, children build confidence, connection, and independence without pressure to mask or conform. In a world where 1 in 31 children is diagnosed with autism along with a growing understanding of neurodiversity, access to consistent, personalized and effective support is limited. HelloMyFriend transforms scalable technology into something deeply human: structured practice that prepares children for the real moments that matter.