Leadership Team
1. CEO – Lee Elman
Vision, Innovation, Strategic Partnerships
Leads overall vision, innovation, product direction, and investor relations. Acts as chief storyteller and public face of Eternal Diary. Oversees strategic planning and long-term growth.
2. CFO – Irwin Weiner
Financial Oversight, Capital Strategy, Investor Reporting
Manages all financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and budgeting. Oversees fundraising, pricing models, tax strategy, and ensures compliance with financial regulations.
3. COO – Darima Tsybikova
Operations, Product Flow, Team Coordination
Handles day-to-day operations, logistics, hiring workflows, and vendor management. Ensures smooth execution of strategic objectives across all departments.
4. CMO – Lucia Ross
Marketing Strategy, Brand, Customer Experience
Leads all marketing and communications efforts, including brand development, user acquisition, PR, and product messaging. Drives customer engagement and outreach.
💻 Technology & Development
5. Lead Developer / CTO
Platform Architecture, Tech Stack, Security
Designs and manages Eternal Diary’s tech stack, including voice/visual AI, user interface, and scalability. Oversees coding, testing, and integration.
6. AI Architect
Voice Cloning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning
Builds and trains AI models for voice replication, interactive memory conversation, and contextual personalization.
7. Front-End Developer
User Interface, App Experience, Mobile Optimization
Implements responsive web and app design, making sure Eternal Diary is intuitive, beautiful, and accessible across all devices.
8. Back-End Developer
APIs, Data Infrastructure, System Performance
Ensures the stability, speed, and security of backend systems, including API integration and AI processing.
9. Data Scientist / Data Manager
Memory Indexing, Tagging, Secure Storage
Manages data structuring and analysis, ensuring user-uploaded content is organized, retrievable, and protected. Supports AI learning.
10. Cybersecurity Engineer
Data Encryption, Privacy Protocols, Compliance
Implements best-in-class security measures to protect sensitive legacy content and ensure Eternal Diary is GDPR and HIPAA compliant.
📱 Product & User Experience
11. Product Manager
Feature Planning, Roadmaps, Beta Feedback
Coordinates cross-functional development of features, prioritizes roadmap items, and works closely with beta users to iterate pre-launch.
12. UX/UI Designer
User Experience, Journey Mapping, Visual Design
Designs intuitive and emotional user journeys for users to create and interact with Eternal Diaries. Focuses on ease of use and emotional resonance.
13. Content Curator / Memory Specialist
Onboarding, Storytelling Guidance, Legacy Prep
Helps users create meaningful experiences by guiding them through memory uploads and crafting AI-ready content.
🎯 Marketing & Outreach
14. Performance Marketing Vice President Beth Stibel
Paid Ads, SEO, Social Campaigns
Executes digital advertising, tracks performance metrics, and manages content distribution across search, social, and display platforms.
15. Community Manager
User Support, Testimonials, Feedback Channels
Builds and nurtures Eternal Diary’s user community. Manages emotional support, engagement, and user success stories.
16. Public Relations Specialist Jodi Lamparelli
Media Outreach, Influencer Partnerships, Launch Buzz
Secures press coverage, podcast features, and influencer engagement to elevate brand awareness pre- and post-launch.
🏛️ Legal & Advisory
17. General Counsel / Lead Legal Advisor
IP Protection, Terms of Use, Licensing
Oversees legal structure, copyright protection for AI-generated personas, user agreements, privacy policy, and liability frameworks.
🛠️ Customer Success & Support
18. Customer Support Lead
Troubleshooting, Emotional Tech Support, Response Management
Manages support team and response workflows to help users through tech and emotional queries with empathy and efficiency.
🔁 Growth & Business Development
19. Partnerships Manager
Strategic Alliances, B2B Relationships, White Labeling
Builds partnerships with hospice care, estate planning firms, funeral services, and memorial tech companies.
20. Investor Relations Manager Christina Hawkins
Stakeholder Communication, Fundraising Strategy, Updates
Manages communication with investors, prepares quarterly updates, and supports future fundraising rounds and pitch decks.