EP 90 She Left Big Tech to Build an AI That Remembers Your Entire Life with Mariana Krym

Who really owns your digital memories, and what happens when you want to leave a platform? In this thought-provoking episode of the Human Future podcast, host Kirill sits down with Mariana Krym, a tech veteran who helped shape iconic products at Spotify, Waze, Snapchat, and Twitter before venturing into the wearable technology space.Mariana shares her journey from big tech to founding a startup focused on AI-powered personal companions, revealing why she believes health, particularly mental health, represents one of the most underserved opportunities in technology today. The conversation explores how wearable devices could detect everything from cognitive decline to perimenopause by tracking patterns we simply can't see ourselves.But the discussion takes a critical turn when examining the dark side of our data-driven world: platform lock-in, privacy concerns, and why you're always "the product" when your data doesn't belong to you. Mariana argues passionately for full user ownership and portability of personal data, challenging the current business models that keep us trapped.From the future of AI companions to protecting your identity in an attention-saturated world, this episode offers both cautionary insights and hopeful visions for technology that truly serves humanity.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Trailer: She Built Spotify & Twitter, Now Says Big Tech Is Stealing Your Mind03:22 AI, Health & Mental Wellness Applications06:50 Vivo: Building a Life Copilot09:58 Privacy, Platform Lock-In & Who Owns Your Data12:18 Reimagining Human Connection Through Data14:04 Preparing for a 24/7 Recording Future17:53 The Path to Perfect Memory & Data Portability22:27 Job Displacement & What AI Can't Replace26:40 Envisioning a Desirable Human Future32:30 Final Thoughts: "Be You"This show has been brought to you by 22HUMANS Podcast Agency. If you need help with launching or growing your own show, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We would be happy to help!About Mariana KrymWebsite:Instagram:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkrym/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/MarianakrymAbout the Host: Kirill IgnatieffLinks: https://igkirill.comOther LinksInstagram: https://humanfutur.com/instagramYouTube: https://humanfutur.com/youtubeTikTok: https://humanfutur.com/tiktokWebsite: https://humanfutur.comSpotify: https://humanfutur.com/spotifyApple Podcast: https://humanfutur.com/applepodcast