A World-Changing Team and Mission
Eternos’ goal is to empower people to do more with their memories. Launched in May 2024, Eternos provides AI-driven replications of individuals, allowing people to preserve, share and interact with their memories, knowledge and stories in ways heretofore unseeen. This is just the beginning: our broader vision is to provide AI replicants for both personal and professional use.
Our approach to AI is distinct. We developed the Human Life Model (HLM), a proprietary framework designed to process vast amounts of unstructured conversational and story data in various formats. We process first-person stories through our HLM to overcome the challenges of data scarcity and quality that limit other models. Unlike traditional large language models (LLMs), we do not input or train client data into them. Instead, we use 3rd-party LLMs to generate conversations, with our HLM creating the structure and reasoning.
While Eternos is the first application of our platform—tapping into the current cultural conversation around AI, legacy, and immortality—our platform has a wide range of potential B2C and B2B applications. Since launch, Eternos has received significant attention, with coverage in over 30 media outlets including NBC, NPR, The New York Post and CNET.
Our Team
Meet The Leaders Behind Eternos
Robert was the Founder and CEO of LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) from 1995 to 2023. He is credited with inventing web chat and AI messaging platforms for B2B contact centers. LivePerson emerged as the leading B2B conversational AI player, serving over 15,000 customers, employing 3,000 individuals, and generating $500 million in revenue. The company also amassed one of the largest and most extensive conversational data sets in the B2B sector, processing one billion conversations annually from major global brands such as Amex, Home Depot, United Health Care, Citi, Verizon, and 15,000 other customers.
Robert was also the founder of the non-profit, EqualAI, which works with governments, corporations, and universities on developing frameworks for the use of AI in safe and ethical ways. Passionate about the community and helping others, Rob is a Founding Member of the NYC Entrepreneurs Council of the Partnership for New York City and FeedingNYC, a volunteer-based non-profit hunger-relief project that feeds thousands of families in need.
Robert was also the founder of the non-profit, EqualAI, which works with governments, corporations, and universities on developing frameworks for the use of AI in safe and ethical ways. Passionate about the community and helping others, Rob is a Founding Member of the NYC Entrepreneurs Council of the Partnership for New York City and FeedingNYC, a volunteer-based non-profit hunger-relief project that feeds thousands of families in need.
Andy LoCascio is a seasoned entrepreneur and the co-founder of Eternos, Sound Strategies, and several other companies. With a passion for technology and a keen eye for business opportunities, Andy has been instrumental in driving the growth and success of the company.
Andy's journey in the tech industry began at a young age, fueled by his curiosity and fascination with computers. He honed his skills in web development, programming, and server management, gaining a deep understanding of the technical aspects of building and maintaining robust online platforms.
He started his IT career building custom applications for the IBM AS400 most notably as a service provider for Major League Baseball, Nestle, and other high profile IBM clients. He was widely recognized as one of the top data scientists in the country.
As the co-founder and managing partner of Sound Strategies, Andy brought his expertise and vision to the forefront. His mission was to provide clients with cutting-edge solutions to enhance their web presence and drive business growth. Andy's strategic mindset and problem-solving abilities enable him to develop tailored strategies that meet the unique needs of each client. Some of his more notable clients include large hospital groups, media companies, and the US Supreme Court blog.
Under Andy's leadership, Sound Strategies has become a trusted partner for businesses seeking comprehensive web development and management services. His commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has earned the company a reputation for delivering exceptional results.
With the advent of the application to AI to web presences, Andy shifted his energies to applying AI to all aspects of the web and the data science critical for creating large language models. He and his development team built a comprehensive libary of customized APIs specifically for streamlining fine-tuned model building.
In his free time, Andy enjoys exploring all aspects of AI, spending time with his family, and giving back to the community. His passion for technology, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, has made him a driving force in the success of all his companies.
Josh is an experienced technology executive and previously served as the President of Global Media at Ingenio, a wellness company that grew 300% to $200MM in revenue during his tenure. While at Ingenio, he spearheaded the launch of a pioneering trio of consumer AI products: a proprietary publishing platform; Spiritual.ai, an expert marketplace; and Ether, a holistic wellbeing app. His work was recognized by Digiday as the winner of the Best Use of AI-Generated Content in 2024 and winner of Publishing Executive of the Year in 2018. He previously served as a consumer marketing and revenue leader at ad, technology and media companies in San Francisco, Hong Kong and London. Josh earned his Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and his MBA from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.
Mel is a veteran leader in the contact center industry, having run large scale operations on the customer side and as a BPO executive for a diverse set of major companies including many of the fortune 500. Mel has the ability to design, orchestrate and improve customer experiences across the ever more complex range of customer interactions. Mel's passion for customers has allowed her to travel across the globe, enriching her own life experiences, strengthening relationships with some of the most interesting people she has met. In our increasingly connected world, its more important than ever to have a basic understanding of other cultures. Mel was part of Rob's executive team at LivePerson, where she ran the Customer transformation team. They met when Mel worked at Liberty Global, a LivePerson customer.