We believe everyone deserves more than a chatbot. You deserve a private AI companion that learns your life, remembers what matters, and supports your growth — without ever compromising your privacy.
A note from our founder
Why we built PoCo
I started building technology to help keep people physically safe when I was 19. That work became ImSafeNow. Over the years, I learned something important: safety is not only physical. It is mental, emotional, and deeply personal.
PoCo was born from that belief.
We are living in a time where AI is becoming part of our everyday lives. But I do not believe AI should become another loud, overwhelming feed. I believe AI should help us feel less overwhelmed, not more distracted. It should remember what matters, help us plan what's next, and support us in the moments when life feels heavy.
PoCo is not just a chatbot. It is a private AI companion built around you — your goals, your routines, your memories, your emotions, and your life. It is designed to help you move forward with more clarity, more confidence, and a little less weight on your shoulders.
We built PoCo around one simple promise: your private life stays private. Your conversations are encrypted on your device. The keys belong to you. The companion belongs to you.
— Lata Sharma, Founder & CEO
What we believe
The principles that shape every decision we make about PoCo.
Companion, not chatbot.
PoCo is built to know you over time, not to entertain a moment. Memory of your goals, routines, and important dates is the product — not a side feature.
Private by default, not by request.
Encryption isn't a setting you opt into. It's how PoCo works.
Specialized helpers, coordinated.
One model trying to do everything is loud and shallow. Focused helpers for planning, habits, reminders, reflection, and emotional support are calm and useful.
Multimodal because life is.
Talk, type, or share a moment — your day doesn't fit in one input box.
Honest about AI.
PoCo is not a therapist, doctor, or crisis line. It's a thoughtful companion. We make those limits clear, every time.
Your data is yours.
We don't sell it. We don't rent it. We collect the minimum we need to make PoCo useful, and you can delete it any time.
Privacy & safety, by design
We practice data minimization: we only collect what a feature needs. We don't sell or rent personal data. You can delete your account and your data at any time.
Read our Privacy Policy- Messages are encrypted on your device before transmission
- Only you can decrypt and read your conversations
- We cannot access or read your message content
- Encryption keys are stored locally on your device
The team
The people building PoCo.
Leadership
Lata Sharma
Founder & CEO
A visionary entrepreneur and compassionate innovator at the helm of ImSafeNow, Inc. From the age of 19, she seamlessly melds tech prowess with a heartfelt mission to improve physical safety and mental well-being.
Paul Goggin
Board of Directors
Co-founder & CTO/COO of "The Able Channel, Inc", delivering inspirational stories of the human spirit along with real people and their loved ones prevailing over life's challenges.
Reshma Shah
Board of Directors
Professor in Marketing at Emory University's Goizueta Business School, focusing on company alliances and brand engagement. Award-winning educator in Marketing Strategy and Consulting.
Board of Advisors
Aaron French
Advisor
Aaron is a thought leader who values innovative thinking and disruption. His interests revolve around education, consulting and public speaking. A leader in emerging technologies such as IoT, Artificial Intelligence, 5G & Blockchain, Aaron is helping businesses with digital transformation and innovative strategies, while educating future leaders to drive change and think creatively.
Dianne Andree
Advisor
Dianne Andree, Ed.S., brings over 25 years of mental health expertise to our board, from her early work as a school counselor to 11 years directing Counseling and Advisement in Gwinnett County Public Schools. She went on to lead the Decatur Student Center's pre-K–12 wraparound services and suicide prevention initiatives, and is an ASIST-certified trainer.
Bryan Talebi
Advisor
Bryan has been in leadership, sales management and sales training for 15 years, and started his career at NASA at the age of 16. Recently, he was the Head of Sales at Sols, Vice-President of Sales at Bizzabo, Vice-President of Global Sales & Sales Operations at Vestorly, and Inside Sales Manager at ZocDoc. His specialty is taking early stage companies to profitability.
Built by ImSafeNow, Inc.
PoCo is a product of ImSafeNow, Inc. — a company building privacy-first technology for personal safety and emotional well-being.