Building Etcera
We're the team behind Etcera, the productivity app that thinks with you. Our mission is to help modern achievers think clearly, act decisively, and reflect meaningfully as they grow.
Why Intention Matters
Our work is grounded in a simple belief: technology should support human intention, not override it.
This belief is explored in Intention Is All It Takes, the foundational vision behind how we approach intelligence, alignment, and design.
We call this approach Attached Intelligence. It moves beyond pattern recognition by linking AI behavior to your evolving sense of purpose, helping you navigate complexity with clarity and intention.
The video below features a conversation from the Deep Dive Cuttlefish podcast, examining the key ideas and implications presented in the paper through a reflective dialogue.
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 AIM-1, our productivity framework designed to support people who solve problems, make decisions, and learn continuously—those navigating complexity with clarity and purpose. We're particularly interested in:
- Research collaborators interested in developing metrics and methods for measuring mindful productivity, clarity, and resilience
- Individuals and teams open to joining our invitation-only pilot to explore decision support and reflective workflows
- Partners co-creating training approaches that strengthen intentional focus and reflective decision-making
- Organizations interested in evaluating how the Think → Do → Reflect cycle impacts well-being, clarity, and performance
If this sparks interest, we'd love to connect and explore where our paths might align.
