About Us
We build safe, evidence-based mental health support for all
ieso combines clinical expertise, lived experience, and one of the world’s richest therapy datasets to help our partners grow and their patients thrive. With more than 20 years of research and care delivery behind us, we build products that integrate seamlessly into digital platforms to deliver proven, personalized support to people wherever they are.
Our Company Journey
2000
2000
ieso Begins
We were founded in Cambridge, UK with an audacious vision: transform mental healthcare through the combined impact of clinical expertise, data science, and technology
2013
2013
NHS Approved
ieso pioneers typed-based psychotherapy in the UK National Health Service (NHS)
2019
2019
AI‑Driven Therapy Language Analysis
ieso uses advanced AI and machine learning to analyze the language used in therapy sessions so clinicians can learn, improve, and help patients feel better faster
2024
2024
AI On Par with Human-Delivered Care
ieso develops the first mental health AI program shown to improve outcomes for anxiety symptoms as well as human-delivered therapy
2025
2025
Velora Launches
ieso's flagship mental health program, Velora, debuts in the U.S. and is available for integration into behavioral health and chronic condition care companies
What's in a name?
Why ieso
Iaso (or Ieso) was the Greek goddess of recovery and recuperation. She represents the stage of healing where people move from illness toward feeling well again. Enabling that inflection point is why we exist.
About
Our Mission
Make world-class mental health support available to all. So every person who needs help can get it easily, feel better faster, and build lasting resilience.
Our Values
How we show up, every day.
Lead with empathy
We care how our work lands in people’s lives because we’ve been there, too.
Build with intention
We move with urgency, design for impact, and protect safety.
Follow the science
We ground every decision in data, evidence, and clinical integrity.
Dare to do better
We challenge the status quo, because those we're helping deserve nothing less.
Leadership Team
Kent Tangen
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Andy Blackwell
Chief Science & Strategy Officer
Joanna Beasley
Head of Product & Design
Alyssa Dietz, PhD
Head of Clinical Strategy
Molly Fuller
Head of Strategic Partnerships
Clare Palmer, PhD
Director of Evidence Generation
Ronan Cummins, PhD
VP of AI
Our Investors
Careers
Join our Team
Ready to do work that matters?
At ieso, we understand that behind every “user” is a real person trying to find relief. If you’re ready to work with a brilliant and collaborative global team innovating the future of mental healthcare with heart and hustle, come join us.
