Team Aury

We are a team of psychologists, AI researchers, and entrepreneurs driven by the belief that mental health support should be accessible to everyone. With millions lacking care due to systemic shortages, we're building AI that bridges the gap.

  • Saskia Fester

    Saskia Fester

    Founder & Chief Clinical Officer

  • Max Rank

    Max Rank

    Founder & CEO

  • Robert Wasenmüller

    Robert Wasenmüller

    Founder & CTO

  • Eleonore Wallwitz

    Eleonore Wallwitz

    Psychologist & Conversational Designer

  • Nicole Gerecht

    Nicole Gerecht

    Venture Developer

  • Raju Ahmed

    Raju Ahmed

    Working Student Engineer

Advisory Board

Leading experts guiding our mission to make mental health support accessible through AI.

  • Prof. Dr. Kevin Hilbert

    Prof. Dr. Kevin Hilbert

    Advisor, Clinical Psychology

    Kevin Hilbert is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at HMU and a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT). His research focuses on predictive analytics and machine learning in clinical settings.

  • Prof. Dr. Christoph Benzmüller

    Prof. Dr. Christoph Benzmüller

    Advisor, AI Development

    Christoph Benzmüller holds the Chair of AI System Development at the University of Bamberg and is an extraordinary professor of FU Berlin. His work bridges AI, philosophy, and mathematics.

Our Vision

Millions of people need psychological support but can't access it — due to cost, stigma, or simply not enough professionals. We believe AI can bridge this gap. Not by replacing human care, but by making expert-level guidance available to everyone, everywhere, at any time.

Scale Expertise

Every person deserves guidance grounded in psychological science. AI allows us to bring structured, evidence-based counseling to those who would otherwise go without.

Remove Barriers

Cost, location, language, and availability should never stand between someone and the support they need. AI makes it possible to meet people where they are.

Complement Human Care

AI is a powerful tool, but not a replacement for human connection. We design Aury to work alongside therapists and counselors — extending their reach, not replacing their role.

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