Guided by Aingels: This Week at 103st
- Ethan Babil
- Nov 25, 2024
- 7 min read
Featuring Aingel, a health tech pioneer using AI to bridge the gap between mental wellness and critical care.
This week’s letter is designed to be easier to digest. You can read the first and last sections for the key takeaways, with the middle offering deeper insights for those who want more detail.
I’d love to hear your feedback. Let me know what you like and what elements from the previous format you think I should keep.
In line with the change, I spoke with a founder who’s unlike any I’ve met before. After a few conversations with him, I’ve left each one with a new perspective on what AI can achieve in the Med-Tech space. I’m such a firm believer in what we’re covering today that I was willing to step outside my typical focus and the stage of companies I usually feature. In the eyes of other newsletters, this might be a no go but… Fuck em.
Let’s turn onto the block and take a stroll down 103st.
The Front Porch
Guided by Aingels: This Week at 103st
Story
Imagine a world where health isn’t reactive but proactive. A future where subtle changes in your well-being are detected before they become problems. AiNGEL turns this vision into reality, empowering you with insights that help you stay one step ahead in both mental and physical wellness.
At the heart of this transformation is AiNGEL, a visionary health tech company founded by Altan Koraltan. Rooted in personal experience and driven by cutting-edge AI, AiNGEL addresses the critical gap in healthcare: the space between being "well" and "unwell."
Altan’s journey began with a deeply personal loss that highlighted systemic failings in reactive healthcare. His mother’s cancer diagnosis, coupled with the absence of follow-up care, revealed a devastating void. One where lives can be lost because warning signs go unnoticed. This experience ignited Altan's commitment to shift the focus toward proactive, integrated care.
"Our goal is to make the invisible visible," Altan shares. "AiNGEL unites mental and physical health, empowering people to take charge of their well-being with confidence and clarity."
Business Vision
AiNGEL aims to revolutionize healthcare by making it predictive, personalized, and preventative. Beyond mental wellness, AiNGEL offers a holistic approach, integrating physical health insights through wearable tech and its innovative Trinity Model, which tailors solutions for individuals, families, and organizations.
The platform supports underserved populations and older adults aiming to "age in place," offering tools to track sleep, stress, mood patterns, and more. Spotting warning signs before they escalate. By 2025, AiNGEL’s mission is to serve 1 million users globally, fostering independence and well-being across all life stages.
"Unlike competitors, AiNGEL delivers actionable, hyper-personalized guidance powered by AI-driven insights, wearable integration, and an intuitive voice-first interface," Altan explains. "We’re solving the disconnect between knowing something’s wrong and getting meaningful help."
The Spark Behind the Journey
For Altan, AiNGEL is more than a company. It’s a personal mission. With a background in creative arts and technology, he envisioned a platform blending AI’s precision with the empathy of a "virtual guardian angel." Today, AiNGEL embodies this vision, offering scalable, secure, and ethical healthcare solutions.
“Health is too often treated as an afterthought,” Altan reflects. “We’re here to change that. To give people the tools to live well, not just react when it’s too late.”
Behind the Vision: Meet the Founder
Altan Koraltan, the visionary behind AiNGEL, is redefining health tech by combining decades of expertise, innovation, and resilience with a deep personal mission. Guided by his artistic creativity and technological insight, Altan has spent his career tackling complex challenges and delivering transformative solutions.
Educational Foundation
Altan’s academic journey has uniquely positioned him to spearhead AiNGEL’s groundbreaking mission:
University of the Arts London: Master’s in Interactive Multimedia, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction, Interactivity, and Multimedia Design.
University of Westminster: Part MBA with a focus on Business Administration, Management, and Venture Financing.
Goldsmiths, University of London: A hub of critical thinking and innovative approaches to technology and design.
These institutions instilled in Altan a distinctive mix of technical expertise, storytelling prowess, and strategic acumen, laying the foundation for AiNGEL’s holistic approach to health care.
A Proven Track Record of Innovation
Altan’s career began in the creative industries, where he developed an unparalleled ability to blend storytelling and technology. His achievements include:
Leading projects that married cutting-edge technology with narrative-driven design.
Solving user-focused design challenges to create seamless and impactful solutions.
Transitioning his creativity and problem-solving skills into health tech to address critical gaps in care.
A Mission Born from Personal Loss
Altan’s vision for AiNGEL is rooted in a profound understanding of the gaps in modern healthcare. Witnessing firsthand the consequences of missed warning signs during his mother’s illness, he recognized the urgent need for a system that prioritizes prevention and continuity of care.
“Our goal is to make the invisible visible,” Altan shares. With AiNGEL, he aims to redefine wellness by addressing both mental and physical health in a way that empowers individuals to take charge of their well-being with clarity and confidence.
Why Altan is the Right Leader
Altan’s multidisciplinary expertise, empathetic leadership, and visionary thinking make him uniquely qualified to lead AiNGEL. Under his guidance, AiNGEL is transforming health care from reactive to proactive by combining AI-driven insights, wearable technology, and an intuitive voice-first platform.
With a focus on holistic wellness, including support for aging in place and underserved populations, Altan is steering AiNGEL toward becoming a global leader in predictive, personalized health care. His ability to unite technology with empathy ensures that AiNGEL is not just about innovation but about empowering lives.
Embodying Altan’s Vision
Broader Scope: Altan’s work at AiNGEL integrates mental and physical health for whole-person wellness.
Empowering Independence: AiNGEL supports healthy ageing, enabling older adults to maintain independence and thrive at home.
Setting a New Standard: By leveraging AI, wearables, and voice-first interfaces, AiNGEL delivers hyper-personalized care that outpaces competitors.
Ethical Leadership: Altan’s commitment to data privacy and ethical AI practices underscores his dedication to building trust and credibility.
Altan’s leadership is turning AiNGEL into a beacon of hope, transforming health care and proving that proactive care isn’t just possible. It’s essential.
Lawn Work
Short-term Goals:
Proof of Concept to MVP: Build on the established proof of concept and transition to creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) ready for pilot studies and a soft launch.
Funding Milestones: Secure pre-seed funding within the next six months to expand the team and accelerate MVP development.
Launch Roadmap: Target a soft launch of the MVP within 12-18 months, incorporating early user feedback to refine features and ensure readiness for scaling.
Strategic Partnerships: Begin collaborations with local authorities and healthcare organizations to align the platform with community health initiatives.
Long-term Vision:
Global Expansion: Deliver the Aingel system to 1 billion users globally within the next decade, prioritizing underserved populations through subsidized access.
Government Collaboration: Work with governmental and local authorities to integrate Aingel into public health frameworks, reducing their healthcare expenditures and improving service consistency.
Empowered Health Ownership: Shift societal perspectives by enabling individuals to take control of their health and well-being, reducing reliance on reactive healthcare systems.
Scalable Impact: Roll out the system internationally, supported by Series A funding for broad expansion across key markets.
Sustainability and Accessibility:
Cost-Effective Solutions: Partner with public health agencies to subsidize Aingel’s services, ensuring affordability for marginalized groups.
Data Privacy & Security: Employ advanced encryption and secure access protocols to protect user data while integrating electronic health records seamlessly.
Community Support: Address gaps in current healthcare systems by offering proactive health monitoring and actionable insights to those who traditionally lack support.
The Competitive Edge: Market Trends & Analysis
Competitive AnalysisAingel is carving out a unique space at the intersection of mental health, AI, and preventive care:
Headspace focuses on mindfulness but lacks personalized, data-driven insights.
Noom targets weight management with behavioral coaching but doesn't address broader health risks.
Oura Ring tracks biometric data but doesn’t guide users toward actionable mental health interventions.
Telehealth Platforms like BetterHelp and Talkspace offer therapy but remain reactive rather than predictive.Aingel stands apart by blending AI-driven early detection with actionable guidance, helping users take control before health issues escalate.
TrendsWith rising mental health challenges worldwide, particularly in the U.S., the need for proactive care has never been greater:
75% of adults in the U.S. report experiencing moderate to severe stress annually.
Mental health costs are projected to exceed $6 trillion globally by 2030.
Preventive health tools like Aingel are poised to bridge the gap, addressing problems before they require costly interventions.
Why Aingel Matters
As a firm believer in Aingel, I’m excited to showcase them in this newsletter. They are extremely early-stage, and while that makes them an incredibly risky investment, it’s a risk worth considering.
I encourage you to reach out to Altan Koraltan. Not only because of the potential behind Aingel but because Altan himself is an extraordinary person to chat with. Every conversation with him has expanded my mind and challenged me to think differently. His approach is intuitive, well-intentioned, and brimming with the potential to disrupt a massive market with groundbreaking innovation.
If you're looking for an opportunity that combines meaningful impact with transformative potential, Aingel is worth exploring.
Opportunity
Aingel is at a crucial stage, presenting a great opportunity for investment and talent. The company is expanding its team in key areas to drive growth and innovation:
Cutting-edge Technology: Scale AI tools to predict and manage mental health risks.
Research & Computation: Refine algorithms and improve predictive capabilities.
Holistic Medicine Integration: Combine mental health with holistic treatments for personalized care.
It’s an exciting time to get involved with a company transforming AI and healthcare. If you’re interested in investing or joining the team, now is the time to reach out.
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