Akili

Calm AI coaching to help you take the next right step.

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Inspiration

People consume endless advice but still struggle to decide what to do next. Inspired by Simon’s brief and a love for minimalist systems, I wanted to build calm AI coaching that delivers clarity without noise. "Akili" (Swahili for 'mind') reflects that focus on clear thinking.

What it does

Akili is a minimalist AI coaching app that helps users think clearly and take small, actionable steps. Users choose an AI coach and start chatting instantly, with premium features unlocked via subscriptions.

How I built it

I built Akili using React Native (Expo), TypeScript, AI chat APIs, and RevenueCat for subscription management. The app is designed around a simple loop: choose a coach → chat → act.

Challenges I ran into

The biggest challenge was keeping the experience intentionally minimal while ensuring the AI responses stayed useful, focused, and human.

Accomplishments that I am proud of

  • A polished, demo-ready MVP
  • Calm, well-scoped AI coaches
  • Clean RevenueCat monetization
  • Fast, intuitive user experience
    ## What I learned Great AI products are about clarity, constraints, and thoughtful prompts — not complexity. Monetization works best when it aligns naturally with value. ## What's next for Akili I plan to add more specialized coaches, improve long-term memory, enable coach sharing, and expand Akili across platforms while preserving its minimalist core.

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