In the crowded world of startups, where buzzwords like "disruptive innovation" and "scaling fast" dominate the conversation, there emerges, every once in a while, a story that shifts the lens back to what truly matters — humanity. This is the story of Sai Prasanth AB, a 24-year-old psychology graduate from Kerala, who turned personal grief into a mission to heal others. Through his venture Iskrti Psychology Solutions, Sai is quietly redefining how the world thinks about mental health, technology, and compassion.

But Iskrti didn’t begin in a boardroom or a pitch competition. It began in a small town, in a family marked by loss, and in the quiet resilience of a boy who simply refused to give up.

The Spark in the Silence

Sai’s journey begins with tragedy. His father — a teacher, community leader, and later a KSRTC employee — passed away when Sai was in the third standard. It was a loss that reshaped his world.

“I remember that time not through events, but through emotions,” Sai recalls. “Confusion, fear, the weight of uncertainty — it all came rushing in overnight. My mother had to step up and carry us through, and I watched her fight invisible battles every single day.”

It was during one such emotionally heavy period that fate offered a glimmer of light. At a modest family function, a kind woman — the director of a local CBSE school — noticed something in young Sai. She handed him a small cash prize for education, but more importantly, she told him to join her school. Completely free of cost.

“That moment changed my life. It wasn’t just about education — it was about being seen, about someone believing in me when I had almost nothing.”

Sai studied at that school until the 10th standard, fully funded. And somewhere between those classrooms and corridors, a seed was planted — a desire to one day do for others what had once been done for him.

The Road to Psychology — and Purpose

After finishing his higher secondary at SNHSS, Okkal, Sai enrolled in IGNOU’s BA in Psychology (Honors) program. His choice wasn’t accidental.

“I wanted to understand people — and myself,” he explains. “What we go through, what we hide, how we hurt.”

Psychology helped him give names to emotions and patterns he had witnessed all his life. It made him realize that mental pain — unlike physical wounds — often goes unseen, unheard, and untreated.

“Mental health isn’t always about big breakdowns,” Sai says. “Sometimes it’s the silence. The pretending. The smile that hides everything.”

This understanding gave rise to a question that would change everything: What if we could build something that listens, understands, and helps — even when no one else can?

Birth of Iskrti: Care, Not Just Code

At 23, Sai founded Iskrti Psychology Solutions, a mental health startup blending artificial intelligence with emotional intelligence. Its flagship product, Mind’s AI, is a fully autonomous AI psychologist designed to provide round-the-clock psychological support using evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and affective computing.

But Sai is quick to clarify: “It’s not just a chatbot. It’s not just a product. It’s a presence. Something that listens without judging, supports without tiring, and grows with you.”

Mind’s AI is available 24/7, offering structured therapy and real-time emotional assistance — something few human therapists or traditional apps can match. From soothing anxiety at 2 a.m. to guiding someone through grief or self-doubt, the platform aims to replicate the warmth and responsiveness of a human counselor.

And this is where Iskrti stands apart. While many apps track moods or offer generic affirmations, Mind’s AI is designed to evolve. It remembers. It adapts. It speaks not like a machine, but like someone who cares.

Filling the Gaps That Matter

The inspiration behind Iskrti isn’t just emotional — it’s empirical.

In India, there’s roughly one psychologist for every 10,000+ people. The number drops even lower in rural areas. Therapy remains expensive, and societal stigma continues to silence those who need help the most.

Sai saw these cracks firsthand during his studies and through conversations with peers. “People don’t avoid therapy because they’re lazy. They avoid it because it’s expensive, unavailable, or they’re afraid they’ll be judged.”

Moreover, traditional mental health systems aren’t built for real-time intervention. Late-night panic attacks, college burnout, or sudden emotional breakdowns don’t wait for appointment slots. That’s where Mind’s AI steps in — always on, always empathetic.

Building from the Ground Up — With Heart

Like any founder, Sai faced enormous challenges in building his startup. But his hurdles weren’t just about market competition or tech integration. They were deeply personal.

“I didn’t come from money. I didn’t have a tech co-founder or a business background. I had an idea, a lot of pain, and the belief that it could help someone else feel less alone.”

Early on, he struggled to gain credibility. Convincing people to trust an AI with something as sensitive as mental health was not easy. Neither was assembling a team that balanced technological expertise with emotional depth.

“I wasn’t just hiring developers. I was looking for soul engineers — people who understood that we weren’t building a tool. We were building trust.”

And then came the turning point.

The First Leap of Faith

The breakthrough came when Mr. Anilkumar G, a respected businessman from Kerala, heard Sai’s story. He didn’t just see a product — he saw a mission. His decision to invest in Iskrti didn’t just bring in capital. It brought validation.

“That was our moment of liftoff,” Sai says. “We moved into an office, started hiring more aggressively, and people began to take notice. But even then, our core didn’t change. We’re still about empathy first, innovation second.”

Vision for the Future: Healing the World, One Mind at a Time

So where does Iskrti go from here?

In the next five years, Sai envisions the platform evolving across web, mobile, and immersive platforms like VR — offering deeply personalized therapy experiences that feel almost human. He also plans to scale globally, with a focus on developing countries where mental health infrastructure is still in its infancy.

There are talks of integrating Iskrti with universities, workplaces, and even government wellness programs. Additionally, the team is investing heavily in R&D to keep the AI continuously updated with the latest in psychological research and affective computing.

“Iskrti won’t just be a startup,” Sai promises. “It will be a movement — one that proves technology can heal, if built with the right intention.”

More Than a Founder — A Storyteller of Survival

What makes Sai’s story so compelling isn’t just what he built, but why he built it.

Iskrti is a tribute — to his late father, to his mother’s strength, to the anonymous kindness of a school director, and to every person who suffers in silence. It’s a reminder that innovation doesn’t always come from ivory towers. Sometimes, it comes from the quiet corners of grief — where someone decides that pain can become purpose.

Sai Prasanth AB didn’t just create a product. He created a promise. A promise that no one should feel alone. That healing should be accessible. That help can arrive in a form that feels human — even if it’s powered by code.

Connect with Iskrti Psychology Solutions:

• Founder: Sai Prasanth AB
• Phone: +91 99475 63404
• Email: ceoiskrti@gmail.com