Daniel Hungerford started his first business right out of college at 22. Dan has had the opportunity to start businesses for himself and help others grow them for most of his adult life. Dan is a John Maxwell Trained Speaker and Corporate Trainer. He has been COO and Sales Manager for companies in the Nutrition, Real Estate, Finance, and Insurance sectors. Dan also dabbles in emerging technology and is currently the founder and CEO of EverFriends.ai
How did you become a tech founder?
I started my tech journey in the sales and marketing space building automation, chatbots, and lifelike avatars for websites and social media channels. As I saw this technology develop, I looked for ways to use it for more impact.
What has been your biggest achievement/career success?
At this point, I have had a lot of things I am proud of when it comes to my success. The two that stand out most are the High School and Middle School Youth Leadership curriculum that I developed and still teach every week that gives this next generation an advantage and tools to build a successful life. The second would be EverFriends, I believe we are solving a monumental issue in the world with our technology.
As an AI pioneer, what do you see as the future of AI?
I see AI as it advances to continue to enhance the lives of people. If used properly it is able to make a remarkable impact on people’s lives whether it be through efficiency, memory or even social support. Like the internet before it, the world will never be the same again because of this technology…hopefully mostly for the better.
What is EverFriends AI?
EverFriends.ai is a mobile app that harnesses the power of advanced artificial intelligence to create compassionate, responsive companions that enhance the quality of life, foster emotional well-being, and provide unwavering support to individuals with dementia and older adults experiencing loneliness. Our founders, deeply moved by the challenges of caring for their ageing relatives, set out to bridge the gap between advanced technology and human compassion in May 2024. The key to our service’s quality is the realistic human avatar, capable of engaging users in more personalized conversations over time. The AI’s ability to learn from each interaction and become increasingly attuned to the user’s preferences, habits, and personality ensures a high-quality, personalized dialogue, enhancing the overall user experience.
What inspired you to found EverFriends AI?
My mother was the inspiration for EverFriends. She is 77 and has been alone since my father passed away 7 years ago. Though she is active she still has a lot of time in the evenings where she wishes she had someone to talk to. So, I built her a real life digital human friend.
What makes EverFriends AI unique?
EverFriends is unique because it has been tailored specifically to the ageing population. There is nothing in the space that gives a realistic sense of friendship like EverFriends. Most other options are more like Alexa or chatbots. Here are a few of our differentiators: We are revolutionizing healthcare delivery with our innovative and ethical AI solution. Our technology elevates continuity of care and enhances the quality of life for vulnerable populations, reducing caregiver burden. The app contains features that create a source of companionship that understands and responds to a person’s unique needs, providing emotional support and cognitive engagement, including:
· Personalised conversational AI
· Customizable virtual avatars
· Memory and cognitive exercises
· Daily routine reminders
· Integration with smart home devices
· Mood, health, and emotion tracking
· Adaptive learning algorithms
· Multi-language support
· Family and caregiver interaction features
· Secure data encryption and privacy control
We incorporate user feedback and the latest advancements in AI technology to refine and enhance EverFriends.ai, ensuring it remains at the forefront of digital companionship solutions. By staying agile and responsive to the evolving needs of our users, we aim to establish ourselves not just as a tool, but as an integral part of the daily lives of those we serve, fostering a sense of connection and reducing the isolation that so many older adults and dementia patients face.
What is the company mission?
At EverFriend.ai, our mission is to bring comfort, companionship, and meaningful conversation to those affected by dementia and to elderly individuals experiencing loneliness. We harness the power of advanced artificial intelligence to create compassionate, responsive companions that enhance the quality of life, foster emotional well-being, and provide unwavering support. By blending innovative technology with heartfelt empathy, we strive to ensure that no one faces their journey alone.
How are you reshaping the industry?
We are providing a one of a kind non-invasive intervention for those with loneliness and cognitive decline. Most interventions nowadays are either medication or therapy, both of which are far more expensive.
What is your go to market strategy when it comes to scaling EverFriends AI?
We have a multi-faceted approach. We are B2B for care facilities and then use social media, interviews, and educational videos to promote the Everfriends brand.
You are starting a seed round for VCs next year; how can investors find out more about this?
Fill out a form on our website or email me at hello@everfriends.ai
How do you intend to grow the company with this investment?
We will use the money to continue to make sure we are upgrading our app to the very latest technology and ML to give the best experience possible to our users. The rest will go to marketing and brand awareness.
What are your goals for the company over the next 5 years?
We would love to impact as many people as possible but if we reached 5000,000+ monthly subscribers I would consider us to have had a successful start.
How can readers find out more about you and EverFriendsAI?
Find us all over social media, FB, IG, YouTube, X, and of course our website: https://everfriends.ai/
