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Our Mission

Our company leverages AI and robotics to address global healthcare challenges, focusing on reducing social isolation and loneliness among the aging population.

Our product, Sundae, aims to bring joy, warmth, and meaning back to our most vulnerable through human-machine interaction.

Our Story

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Sundae Doll was inspired by deeply personal experiences and a commitment to improving the lives of older adults. As a nursing student, Vanessa recognized a critical gap in senior care, particularly for individuals with cognitive decline. After graduating, she worked in long-term care, where she witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of social isolation on residents and the overwhelming emotional strain on caregivers. Every interaction—whether with a dementia patient longing for connection or a caregiver stretched to their limits—reinforced the urgent need for a compassionate, holistic solution. Sundae Doll was created to bridge this gap, offering both emotional support for seniors and peace of mind for those who care for them.
Rohith, with his background in healthcare technology, shared this vision. His own grandmother’s struggle with dementia fueled his determination to create something meaningful. Together, they imagined a tool that could bring joy, connection, and support where it was needed most.

Sundae is more than a companion; it’s a lifeline. Through empathetic conversations, therapeutic music, storytelling, and emotional insights, Sundae keeps users engaged and connected. Its companion app empowers caregivers with real-time emotional health data and alerts for critical signs like anxiety or depression, bridging the gap between care and understanding.

Vanessa and Rohith’s mission was clear: to create a solution that uplifts those in care and the caregivers (family and providers) who tirelessly support them. Sundae represents their dream of transforming care into something kinder, more human, and profoundly impactful.

The Sundae Team

Vanessa Lo

Vanessa Lo

Co-Founder, CEO

BSc. Nursing

Rohith Krishnamurthy

Rohith Krishnamurthy

Co-Founder, CTO

PhD. Mechanical Engineering

Alex Deaconu

Alex Deaconu

AI Developer

BSc. Computer Science

Sathvik Radhakrishnan

Sathvik Radhakrishnan

AI/ML Developer

BSc. Electrical Engineering

Mayowa Olawumi

Mayowa Olawumi

IOS/Web Developer

B.Tech Biomed & Dip. Software Eng.

Rachita Dashore

Rachita Dashore

AI/ML Developer

M.Tech IT

Abhishek K S

Abhishek K S

Android Developer

B.Eng Computer Science

Komal Giri

Komal Giri

IOS Developer

B.Tech Computer Science

Nathan Briggs

Nathan Briggs

AI/audio Engineer

James Na

James Na

AI/audio Engineer

Khushi Nakra

Khushi Nakra

AI/audio Engineer

Sang Yeop Lee

Sang Yeop Lee

AI/audio Engineer

Jaesung Suh

Jaesung Suh

AI/audio Engineer

Roshni B

Roshni B

Creative Design and Branding Intern

Past Business Interns

Aryan Bokde

Aryan Bokde

Financial Intern

Anish Nepal

Anish Nepal

Business Analyst

Nikita A

Nikita A

Business Analyst

Shivam

Shivam

Business Analyst

Past Developers

Ramin Roufeh

Ramin Roufeh

Backend Developer

Morel Sami

Morel Sami

Backend Developer

Past Marketing/Content Interns

Abdallah Al Ghoul

Abdallah Al Ghoul

Marketing/Content Intern

Jessica Chan

Jessica Chan

Marketing/Content Intern

Anita Jiang

Anita Jiang

Marketing/Content Intern

Krystal Grover

Krystal Grover

Marketing/Content Intern

Our Professional Advisors and Mentors

Dr. Charlene Ronquillo

Dr. Charlene Ronquillo

Medical Advisor

PhD. Nursing

Dr. Abbas Milani

Dr. Abbas Milani

Technical Advisor

PhD. Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Bryn Crawford

Dr. Bryn Crawford

Business Advisor

PhD. Mechanical Engineering

Ray Muzyka

Ray Muzyka

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MD

Sandra Spencer

Sandra Spencer

Innovation UBCO

BBA

Grant Lawrence

Grant Lawrence

Valhalla Private

B.Com

Cam Melvin

Cam Melvin

UBC EIR

Msc. Comp Eng.

Hugh Faloon

Hugh Faloon

GGFL Retired CPA Partner

CPA

Chang Han

Chang Han

Accelerate IP, eUBC

JD

Dr. Charlene Ronquillo

Dr. Charlene Ronquillo

Medical Advisor

PhD. Nursing

Dr. Abbas Milani

Dr. Abbas Milani

Technical Advisor

PhD. Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Bryn Crawford

Dr. Bryn Crawford

Business Advisor

PhD. Mechanical Engineering

Ray Muzyka

Ray Muzyka

Prev. BioWare

MD

Sandra Spencer

Sandra Spencer

Innovation UBCO

BBA

Grant Lawrence

Grant Lawrence

Valhalla Private

B.Com

Cam Melvin

Cam Melvin

UBC EIR

Msc. Comp Eng.

Hugh Faloon

Hugh Faloon

GGFL Retired CPA Partner

CPA

Chang Han

Chang Han

Accelerate IP, eUBC

JD

Our Commitment to You

Sundae upholds the highest ethical standards in AI development to deliver compassionate, transparent, and trustworthy support to older adults and their caregivers.

Read more on the Meet Sundae page