A trailblazer in therapeutic AI for mental health, Ramakant Vempati is transforming global well-being through innovation. As Co-Founder & President of Wysa, he has led the platform to become the world’s leader in AI-driven mental health support, serving 6 million users across 95 countries.
Leadership & Innovation
Recognized as a Top Innovator by the World Economic Forum, Ramakant is driving the future of mental healthcare, bridging AI with human empathy. His contributions have earned him a place in the eMental Health International Collaborative’s Hall of Fame.
Strategic Influence & Impact
Beyond Wysa, Ramakant serves as an advisor at the Legatum Centre for Entrepreneurship at MIT-Sloan, shaping the next generation of impact-driven ventures. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at Goldman Sachs and Barclays Capital, as well as senior advisory positions with the UN and World Bank-backed initiatives, where his work twice won the Thomson-Reuters Ethical Finance Award.
Recognition & Excellence
An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and a merit scholar from London Business School, Ramakant’s journey from management consulting at Booz & Co to pioneering AI for mental health underscores his commitment to leveraging technology for social good.