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Many products are hard to explain in one sentence especially to their own founders

You live with the idea every day.

You know the problem deeply.

I never chose to work on mental health.

Mental health chose me.

Years ago, depression wasn t a topic I studied. It was something I lived with quietly. Some days, just functioning felt like a win. Reflection became the only tool that helped me make sense of my own thoughts and emotions.

In the same year I left Google s Mountain View HQ where I was working on subscription experiences used by billions to pursue Murror, two engineers also left Google to build Character AI.
Their early prototype raised safety concerns, but the idea evolved into a platform where people could create virtual characters such as AI companions, assistants, or friends.
We started from similar places, but chose very different paths.
Character AI focused on moving fast to meet market demand and scale quickly, then kids committed suicide using the product.
Murror chose to move slowly prioritizing research, ethics, and user safety. We intentionally designed our AI around a butterfly symbol, as a reminder that it is a tool for reflection, not a replacement for real human relationships. This approach takes more time, and it doesn t always show immediate financial results.
Over time, the contrast between speed and responsibility has become clearer.
At Murror, money is not the starting point. It is a result that comes after doing the work carefully and responsibly.
This is a long journey.
If you are someone an investor, partner, or builder who values patience, resilience, and long-term impact, I believe this path matters. As the world becomes more complex and emotionally fragile, the need for thoughtful, ethical technology will only grow.
This is just the beginning.