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Ari Sokolov
Founder and CEO at Trill Project, Inc.
Ari Sokolov is a young entrepreneur and iOS developer who co-founded the Trill Project, an anonymous social network for mental health peer support.14 Born Ariana Isabel K. Sokolov, she launched her business at age 16 and has been recognized for her app development work by Apple, South by Southwest, and the U.S. Congress.13
Sokolov created Trill Project after hearing about her friend's struggles with coming out. The app's name combines "true" and "real," providing a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and others to express themselves freely.1 As CEO and CTO, she leads the development of this platform, which uses machine learning to assist users in crisis.2
Before Trill Project, Sokolov founded her own app development company called Logical Nonsense, LLC.35 She has also interned at Apple as an AI and ML Engineering Intern and Software Engineer Intern.7
Sokolov's achievements include:
- Receiving a student scholarship to Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC)1
- Being recognized by Apple, the U.S. Congress, and South by Southwest for her app development work3
- Co-founding Trill Project, which has gained attention for its focus on mental health awareness and support for LGBTQ+ youth6
Her educational background includes attending Harvard-Westlake School.5
