David Agahchen

David Agahchen

David Agahchen is Co-Founder & CEO of Etcera, a next-generation productivity platform developed at Akimilabs, the consulting and development business he co-founded to explore human-centered applications of AI. Etcera advances the concept of Attached Intelligence—AI that thinks with you, not for you—helping people reclaim clarity, agency, and alignment in a world of accelerating complexity.

With over two decades of experience in systems architecture, AI, and digital innovation, David served as a lead architect, technical lead, and senior engineer within IBM’s Global Business Services division. There, he led consulting projects for public sector agencies, financial institutions, and global enterprises, mentoring engineering teams and driving technical strategy for large-scale, mission-critical systems. He holds a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Waterloo and previously co-founded Verably, a platform serving nonprofit organizations.

He leads the strategic vision and development of Etcera, ensuring that every layer of the system is human-centered, intentional, and adaptable, empowering people to move through life with focus and purpose.

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9 July 2025
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