Building the Future of Private, Personal AI
We believe your thoughts should remain yours. ACME Brains is creating AI tools that respect your privacy and amplify your potential.
About Us
ACME Brains, Inc. is a Seattle-based technology company focused on developing private, personalized AI software. We're challenging the status quo where big tech companies monetize your most personal information.
Founded on the belief that AI should empower individuals, not exploit them, we're building tools that let you harness the power of artificial intelligence while maintaining complete ownership of your data.
Our patent-pending Personal Context Engine™ privately stores your data and interactions, then dynamically surfaces information most relevant to your interests and goals—making AI interactions more useful, enjoyable, and efficient.
The founding team brings decades of leadership from Amazon, AT&T, Blue Origin, MTI, Vulcan, and numerous startups in the Pacific Northwest. Now we're turning our attention to making AI more human-centered—and more helpful.
Our Mission
Enable consumers to own, control and benefit from their data.
Privacy First
Your data belongs to you. We're building AI that works for you without harvesting your information.
Personal Power
AI should amplify your creativity, memory, and insight, not replace your thinking.
Trusted Technology
We're committed to transparency and building products you can trust with your most personal thoughts.
Leadership
Founders share a strong history and purpose.
Mary Jesse
CEO & Co-Founder
35-year veteran of the wireless and technology industries. Former AT&T, McCaw, MTI. BSEE, MSEE. 20+ patents.
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Alan Caplan
COO & Co-Founder
Amazon's first General Counsel. Led operations and product at Blue Origin and Vulcan. JD, BBA. 11 patents.
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Bob Bergstrom
CTO & Co-Founder
Patent attorney and software engineer for 40+ years. Former DEC, Prime, Pyramid, ProCase. JD, PhD, MSCS.
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A private place to capture, explore, and own your thoughts. Chat with AI safely and anonymously, maintain context across services, and truly own your data.
Learn More →In the News
From Grief to Innovation: Seattle Tech Vets Building Personal AI Tool with Persistent Memory and Privacy
How a conversation with an AI chatbot became the inspiration for nexie.
Read the full article →Tech CEO Falls for AI Chatbot, Launches Startup to Deliver Private, Personalized AI Software
Seattle Tech Veterans Unveil nexie℠ — an AI Application with Context You Control and Data You Own.
Read the full article →Events
WebSummit Vancouver — May 2026
ACME Brains is heading to WebSummit Vancouver in May 2026. More to come.