Our Team

Jonathan Dariyanani, Founder

Jonathan Dariyanani is a world-class expert in AI and emotional technology with over 25 years of pioneering work at the intersection of human psychology and artificial intelligence. He filed his first AI patent in 2004 and now holds more than 100 issued or pending patents in AI and quantum computing.

Jonathan's academic credentials include a law degree from UC Berkeley, studies in international law at the Sorbonne in Paris, and a Master's in Public Health from Yale focused on the use of AI for mental health. He has provided guidance to governments, the military, the court system, and corporations on AI implementation and policy.

Currently, Jonathan leads Innovation at Helm.ai, a unicorn AI company (valued over $1 billion) that builds self-driving car systems for 5 of the top 10 global auto manufacturers. He also founded WiderPath/Sentiment Therapeutics, developing EmotionAI technology he describes as "God's Spotify playlist made just for you"—using data and computer vision to detect precisely what content people need to heal from grief, overcome addiction, or achieve their goals.

During COVID, Jonathan launched a nonprofit partnership with ADP, Salesforce, Amazon, and Yale to train volunteers for emergency room deployment. Helm.ai subsequently received a $10 million grant from the State of California to train non-violent drug offenders as AI Engineers using the WiderPath EmotionAI approach. He has partnered with organizations training Navy SEAL families and co-taught courses with General George Casey (Ret.), former head of the US Army.

Jeremiah Tachiwona

With 9+ years of experience working with individuals in high-pressure, high-vulnerability environments, Jeremiah focuses on the practical mechanics of human change, where insight only matters if it translates into observable shifts in behavior, regulation, and identity.

His background spans elite physical training, somatic practice, and real-world coaching contexts where stress, fatigue, and emotional load expose what actually works. His work centers on how patterns of regulation, self-perception, and agency are formed in the body before they enter conscious awareness.

Audrey Speicher

Audrey brings 9+ years of experience scaling fintech products at nCino (NYSE: NCNO), combined with hands-on experience as a former substance abuse counselor. Her unique blend of technical product expertise and frontline mental health work gives her deep insight into both the commercial scalability and human impact of digital therapeutics.

Hannah Lukhard

Hannah is a biologist by training with extensive experience conducting both field-based and wet-lab research. As a published scientist, she brings rigorous research methodology and data analysis capabilities to WiderPath's proprietary data collection and model development processes.

Adam Shaw

Adam is a three-time tech founder and former SVP at Fox, and the former Head of Distribution for the NFL. A former Yale football player, Adam combines elite media distribution expertise with entrepreneurial execution experience and a deep understanding of high-performance environments where emotional regulation is critical to success.