Another founder who experienced DEEP X Tübingen AI as transformative is Meri Roboçi, CEO of MindfulCyber, a cybersecurity platform leveraging AI as a co-pilot security advisor. “My motivation to join the Tübingen AI program was to connect with a like-minded community dedicated to responsible AI innovation,” said Meri. With a background in AI governance and cybersecurity in the financial sector, she appreciated the program's emphasis on ethics, human-centered design, and regulatory alignment.

When joining, MindfulCyber was in the early concept and prototyping stage. The program helped Meri refine her business model, validate assumptions, and connect with experts across academia and industry. “The mentors were truly engaged. One insight that shaped our approach was understanding that in cybersecurity, the perception of safety can be as crucial as technical robustness,” she said. This led to a new focus on emotionally aware design in their training modules.

By the end of the program, Meri described MindfulCyber as a structured venture with a validated problem statement, initial prototype, clear user personas, and a roadmap for market entry. “Being part of the DEEP X Tübingen AI program has been a catalyst moment. It sharpened our thinking, challenged our assumptions, and gave us a solid springboard to move from idea to action.”