Casper Co-Founder Neil Parikh
on Building AI for Mental Well-being

From revolutionizing the mattress industry with Casper to tackling the complex world of mental health with AI, Neil Parikh’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring. Join Patrick McGinnis as they dive into Neil’s ability to persevere through adversity, a trait honed through both personal challenges and the ups and downs of scaling a billion-dollar business. They explore Casper’s disruptive success, the critical supply chain crisis, and the lessons learned from taking a company public.

Now, Neil is co-founding Slingshot AI, focused on building the first foundation model for therapy, aiming to provide scalable, accessible mental healthcare. He delves into the unique approach of learning from real human therapy interactions and discusses how AI could pave the way for new therapeutic methods. Together, they tackle the skepticism and ethical considerations surrounding AI in mental health, offering a thought-provoking conversation on innovation, resilience, and the future of mental well-being.

Meet Neil Parikh:

Neil Parikh is the co-founder of Casper and the CEO of Slingshot, a company leveraging AI to transform mental health care. From disrupting the sleep industry with Casper to pioneering AI-powered therapy, Neil has spent his career at the intersection of innovation and social impact. With a deep commitment to scaling mental health support, his work aims to make therapy more accessible, personalized, and effective for people everywhere.