Slingshot AI

Slingshot AI (operating at slingshotai.com) is an AI research lab pioneering the development of a foundation model for psychology, designed to revolutionize mental health care. Founded in 2022 by Daniel Cahn and Neil Parikh—co-founder of Casper—and headquartered in Albany, New York, Slingshot AI addresses a critical gap in accessible mental health support by leveraging AI to democratize therapy. Unlike generic AI assistants, its proprietary platform integrates clinical psychology frameworks with machine learning, enabling nuanced, evidence-based interactions. At its core, Slingshot AI’s technology trains a specialized foundation model to understand and respond to psychological needs, powering tools like Ash—a conversational AI assistant for stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. This empowers users to access immediate support or structured long-term guidance, bridging the divide between professional therapy and everyday mental wellness. Backed by a $93M Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz and Radical Ventures, Slingshot AI is scaling its mission to redefine how AI intersects with human emotional health.