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Meet the Founders of Jiya, An AI powered Dementia Coach for Just-In-Time, Dignity-First Support.
BCA, MIT
Co-Founder & CEO, Jiya
I'm Tejwant Kaur, CEO and co-founder of Jiya, and COO of Aged Care Specialist Medical Service, I bring a unique blend of healthcare operations, IT strategy, and AI product development to the team. With over 12 years in IT and 12+ years managing specialist medical practices, I'm passionate about building practical, culturally safe digital tools that reduce carer burden and enhance quality of life for people living with dementia.
This work is deeply personal to me. I've seen carers burn out, and I've personally wiped their tears. My own Aunt lived with dementia, and I watched how disconnected her carers became, not out of apathy, but because they simply didn't know how to reach her behind the disease.
That experience lit a fire in me. Since 2024, I've been working relentlessly to bring Jiya to life, an AI powered tool that helps carers reconnect, reframe, and respond with empathy in real time. My goal is simple: to create technology that feels like heart, soul, and home.
MBBS, FRACP
Co-Founder & Clinical Lead, Jiya
I’m Dr Kawaljit Singh, a consultant geriatrician with over 12 years of experience in aged care. I’m a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and registered with AHPRA as a Specialist Medical Practitioner. My areas of expertise include dementia care, behaviour management in dementia, polypharmacy reviews, fall prevention, and reducing psychotropic use in aged care.
Through my clinical work in hospitals and aged care facilities, I’ve seen firsthand the immense challenges carers face when supporting people with dementia. Too often, overwhelmed carers resort to psychotropics as a last resort, while waiting lists for specialist support continue to grow.
That’s why we created Jiya - an AI-powered dementia behaviour coach that supports carers in real time. Jiya helps frontline staff understand and respond to behaviours with empathy and evidence, reducing reliance on medications and improving quality of life for residents and carers alike.
BE, ME, ME (Research)
Co-Founder & CTO, Jiya
I'm Prashant Gami, a technologist and entrepreneur with a passion for building scalable, impactful products. As the founder of xEnabler, I’ve helped digitally transform Australian businesses using innovative, future-ready technologies. Over the years, I’ve co-founded ventures like Ownable, CureMyAllergy, and Jiya, and taken startups from early-stage to global scale.
Alongside my work as a CTO, I mentor through platforms like Founders Institute, Climate Salad, and Macquarie University. What drives me is creating tech that not only solves problems but does so in a way that lasts and grows.
When Tejwant and Kawaljit spoke to me about building Jiya, an AI tool for dementia carers, it immediately resonated. It wasn’t just another project, it aligned perfectly with my purpose: using technology to solve real human problems. I knew I had to be part of it.