Our Mission for Mental Wellness
To democratize personal growth through AI-powered insights while maintaining absolute privacy
Our Story
Talking Paper was born from a simple realization: traditional journaling, while powerful, often feels like writing into the void. People start with enthusiasm but quickly lose momentum when they don't see meaningful patterns or insights from their entries.
Our founder, struggling with maintaining a consistent journaling practice, wondered: "What if AI could help me understand my thoughts better while keeping them completely private?"
That question sparked the creation of Talking Paper - an AI-powered journaling platform that provides 3x more insights than traditional journaling while maintaining absolute privacy through end-to-end encryption.
Today, we're proud to help over 1,200 people transform their mental wellness journey through the power of AI-enhanced self-reflection.
Our Core Values
These principles guide everything we do and shape our commitment to your mental wellness
Privacy First
Your thoughts are sacred. We use end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architecture to ensure your journal entries remain completely private - not even we can read them.
Mental Wellness
We believe everyone deserves access to tools that support their mental health. Our platform is designed to complement therapy and self-care practices, not replace them.
Ethical AI
AI should empower, not manipulate. Our algorithms are transparent, bias-aware, and designed to provide helpful insights while respecting human autonomy.
User Empowerment
You own your data, your insights, and your journey. We provide tools and analysis, but you remain in complete control of your personal growth path.
Meet Our Team
Passionate experts in AI, mental health, and privacy working together to transform journaling
Cem Akgul
Founder & CEO
Former software engineer with a passion for mental wellness. Cem combines technical expertise with deep empathy to create technology that truly serves human needs.
AI Team
Machine Learning Engineers
Our AI team specializes in natural language processing and privacy-preserving machine learning to provide meaningful insights while protecting your data.
Mental Health Advisors
Clinical Psychologists
Licensed therapists and mental health professionals guide our approach to ensure our tools are evidence-based and genuinely supportive of well-being.
Our Commitment to You
Privacy by Design
Every feature is built with privacy as the foundation, not an afterthought.
Evidence-Based Approach
Our insights are grounded in proven psychological research and therapeutic practices.
Community First
We listen to our users and evolve our platform based on real needs and feedback.
Sustainable Growth
We're building for the long term, prioritizing user well-being over rapid scaling.
"Technology should amplify human potential, not replace human connection. Our goal is to help you understand yourself better so you can live more authentically and connect more deeply with others."
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Be part of a movement that's transforming how people approach mental wellness and personal growth.