FOUNDER / PRODUCT

Chris brings 15 years Product experience working for millions of users, a lifetime of autism and boundless enthusiasm to tackle a very personal problem.

Born from his own frustrations of managing his social life and connections, conversations wide and small convinced him that he was far from alone. Silka helps to solve that problem.

DESIGN / OPERATIONS

Tom Welsh is a creative and technical leader with extensive experience designing digital products that balance human needs with smart technology.

As Managing Director of Everything Connected, he brings together strategy, UX, and engineering to build thoughtful, inclusive digital experiences.

His work on Silka reflects a strong focus on accessibility, clarity, and reducing cognitive load, using design and technology to help neurodiverse people manage relationships in ways that feel supportive, not overwhelming.

TECHNOLOGY

Dan Jackson is a hands-on Cloud, Data, and Software Architect with 25+ years of experience delivering cloud-native data-intensive platforms. Expert in distributed systems, real-time analytics, microservices, and modern data engineering.

Founder of multiple EdTech companies, including Nautilus Education (nautilus.education), whose platform won a Technology Innovation Award at the GUESS EdTech Awards. Experienced in agentic workflows, AI-assisted coding, and retrieval-driven architectures, applying autonomous engineering patterns and multi-agent pipelines to accelerate delivery and generate actionable insights.