We believe the workplace can be a source of energy for teams, rather than a depleter
We are working hard to reimagine what the workplace can look and feel like. We see a place where teams are transparent, aligned, proactive, and compassionate.
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Our Mission
We use a combination of machine learning, behavior change science, and customized support to help teams in high-stress, high-performance industries measure, act on, commit to, and track team health.
Our Team
Leah Weiss
Co-founder
Leah Weiss, Ph.D., MSW, is a researcher, lecturer, consultant, author, and co-founder of Skylyte. Dr. Weiss is best known for her teaching at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and groundbreaking work with Stanford's Compassion Cultivation Program (conceived by the Dalai Lama). She is an expert in workplace anxiety, burnout, resilience, and the role of leadership in addressing mental health. She's originally from NJ.
Ines Gramegna
Co-founder
As a serial entrepreneur with a vested interest in mental health and well-being, Ines Gramegna co-founded Skylyte in 2019 with Stanford’s Dr. Leah Weiss after recognizing something that most mental health tools miss: a whole-team approach to burnout, resiliency, and well-being. She's spent most of her professional life in management consulting, edtech, and the startup world. She's originally from France and Italy.
Alberto Escarlate
Founding CTO
Alberto is a multi-time founder, CTO, and product executive. EIR at Human Ventures and Techstars. Among other companies, he co-founded Sojo Studios, a social good focused gaming company. He has been working for many years implementing AI applications. Alberto is originally from Brazil.
Omkar Kumbhar
Machine Learning Engineer
Omkar is Skylyte’s Artificial Intelligence expert and Machine Learning Engineer. He has a master’s degree in computer science from NYU, where he worked at Pelli Lab to link deep learning architectures with psychological concepts. He has a vested interest in new approaches to AI and has previously helped companies scale their data science stack. He's originally from India.
Nora Graham
Chief of Staff
Nora is Skylyte's Chief of Staff. She worked in education in different capacities for 8 years. She holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Managament at Northwestern and lives in New York City. She's originally from the Chicago area but spent a lot of time in Philly/DC/NY.
Jerry Feist
Customer Operations
Jerry works in content and operations at Skylyte. He has a psychology degree from the University of Oregon, where he also minored in anthropology. He was born in Williamsburg, VA, but grew up in Oakland, CA. In his free time, he enjoys playing music, cooking, and exploring nature.
Sebastian Nahuel Lerner
Backend Engineer
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sebastian has been programming since he was 15 years old. Now he's studying information systems engineering. He loves traveling, learning from new cultures, and is a huge basketball fan.
Gaston Szmulewicz
Technical Project Manager
Gaston is passionate about music, technology and learning new things (and also Boca Juniors). He is very dedicated to what he does which has led him to grow from developer to project manager.
Bruno Tievoli
Frontend Engineer
Bruno learned how to use a computer before he even started reading or writing. He started programming at 13, doing mods for a video game. He's now studying Computer Science. He is a particularly great fan of Key Lime Pie.
Our advisory board
Dr. Jane Dutton
Dr. Jane Dutton is Professor Emerita of Business Administration and Psychology at Michigan Ross University and the co-founder of the Center of Positive Psychology.
Dr. Steve Cole
Dr. Steve Cole is the Director of the UCLA Social Genomics Core Lab and a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Dr. Michael Leiter
Dr. Michael Leiter is the 'Godfather' of burnout research. He is the research chair in Occupational Burnout at Deakin University and a registered psychologist.
Dr. Chris Worley
Dr. Chris Worley is a member of the Academy of Management, NTL and the OD Network. He is the former Director of the Master of Science in Organization program at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and a current Professor of Organizational Theory and Management.
Dr. Erika Rosenberg
Dr. Erika Rosenberg is a world-renowned expert on Facial Action Coding and is also Founding Faculty at the Compassion Institute, a non-profit devoted to promoting compassion education worldwide. She has published multiple books on the topic of psychology and compassion.
Dr. Jeff Cohn
Dr. Jeff Cohn is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh and oversees labs at Carnegie Melon University.
Dr. Johannes Eichstaedt
Dr. Johannes Eichstaedt is an expert in Al models for decoding mental states. He is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Stanford University and a Faculty Fellow at the Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence.
Skylyte in the press
10% HAPPIER
How to Spot and Reverse the Signs of Burnout
Are you familiar with the signs of burnout? Here's what you need to know.'
BUSINESS INSIDER
Feeling Burned Out? It Might Be Time to Return to the Office.
For some people, the office can be a haven away from the pressures of virtual work.
WASHINGTON POST
What Burnout Really Means and What Bosses and Employees Can do About It
Burnout is linked to hormonal imbalance, hair loss, changes in menstruation, stomach problems and sleep disruption in addition to other physical and mental challenges, but we aren't without tools to recognize and find solutions to the problem.
REMOTE REPORT
Don't End Up a Frog in a Pot: What One Burnout Expert Says Employers, Remote Workers Must Watch Out for Post-Pandemic
Autonomy can be difficult because asking for support and offering support when we have little visibility into one another’s work streams can be difficult and understanding interpersonal stressors can be more difficult remotely.
TECHSTARS
Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator Program Announces 2022-23 Class of Innovative Startups
This year's class of fourteen innovative technology startups is tackling some of the most pressing challenges in the modern workplace—from recruitment to employee well-being.
Our core values
Lead with respect
Respect is at the beginning of everything. Without respect, there is neither curiosity nor benefit of the doubt.
Walk the talk
We believe that we ourselves must follow our own advice. That's why we hold each other accountable to uphold team health, self-care, and fulfillment.
Boldness
We hold ourselves accountable to naming the elephant in the room and being bold in imagining a different reality.
Impact committment
We are committed to measuring our impact and improving the quality and depth of our work. This takes collaboration, organization, and determination.
Transparency
We place our cards on the table. We believe in thoughtful transparency that puts curiosity and vulnerability at the center of our interactions.