Hamo CMO Mona Xiao Meets with Empowered Startups VP Kyle in Canada
Hamo AI's Chief Marketing Officer, Mona Xiao, recently met with Kyle Kirkegaard, Vice President of Programs at Empowered Startups, to explore opportunities within Canada's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Their insightful discussion centered on fostering innovation, business development, and capital strategies tailored to the Canadian market.

About Empowered Startups Empowered Startups is a globally recognized startup incubator and foundry headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with additional offices in the United States and Portugal. Focused on innovation and transnational migration, the organization equips entrepreneurs with the tools, mentorship, and training needed to launch impactful businesses that deliver immediate value to local economies across diverse markets.
About Kyle Kirkegaard With over a decade of experience, Kyle Kirkegaard is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and innovators to achieve their goals and make meaningful impacts. As Vice President of Programs at Empowered Startups, Kyle leads a multidisciplinary team to design and deliver engaging programs, workshops, and events for both emerging and established entrepreneurs. His focus on building strong relationships and fostering collaboration drives success across various sectors and regions.
A Meeting of Minds During their conversation, Mona and Kyle exchanged perspectives on Canada’s vibrant startup environment, including the unique challenges and opportunities it presents. They explored how Hamo AI’s innovative technologies align with Empowered Startups’ mission of nurturing businesses that contribute to local economies. The discussion also delved into strategies for navigating the Canadian market, leveraging capital, and fostering partnerships that can accelerate growth and impact.
This meeting represents an exciting step in Hamo AI's journey as it establishes its presence in Canada, with collaboration and innovation at the forefront. The exchange of expertise and ideas between Mona Xiao and Kyle Kirkegaard underscores the power of partnerships in driving entrepreneurial success.
Stay tuned for more updates on Hamo AI's expansion and collaboration initiatives in Canada!
About Hamo AI
Hamo AI Technology Ltd. is a Canada-based artificial intelligence company building next-generation AI-Powered Therapist Avatar System. We are developing a comprehensive AI therapy platform called “Hamo” that connects mental health professionals with clients through AI-powered therapy avatars. The ecosystem consists of three interconnected applications: Hamo Pro (therapist dashboard for creating and managing AI avatars), Hamo Client (client interface for interacting with therapy avatars), and Hamo-UME (Unified Mind Engine, backend API). The platform aims to make mental health support more accessible while maintaining professional oversight through professional therapists who create and manage the AI avatars.
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