About Us
A Journey of Unique Minds
Meet Corom and his 17-year-old daughter Zia. Zia was recently diagnosed with intellectual disability.
Over the past year, Corom has been applying his job skills as an AI engineer and discovered a way to use AI that has had a transformative effect on Zia's life and her family's. Since then, Corom has been overwhelmed by the number of people who want to recreate this magic in their own families. Corom chose to quit his job at Microsoft, with a mission to build the world's largest individualized support system that actually works, for every unique mind. Corom assembled a team of exceptional people, including a veteran AI executive, clinical neurophysiologist, and an educator. Together, we are Unique Minds.
This is the first time in human history where “intelligence” is available as a technology. Whether you’re 5, 15, or 50, autistic or anxious, grieving or preparing for a big life event. Our journey is about making intelligence and AI accessible to the people who need it the most.
Meet The Team
Corom Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Corom Thompson brings over 25 years of experience in software development, with a specialization in cloud architecture and AI, to Unique Minds. As a serial entrepreneur and an avid maker, Corom's professional journey is deeply intertwined with his personal life, especially as a parent of a daughter with intellectual disabilities. This unique intersection has fueled his passion for using technology to create meaningful change.
At Unique Minds, Corom is committed to developing AI-driven solutions that enable individuals with unique cognitive abilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives. His work is driven by the belief in technology's potential to level the playing field, providing equitable opportunities for learning and personal development. By combining his extensive technical expertise with a personal understanding of the challenges faced by families with intellectual disabilities, Corom aims to empower every unique mind to realize their full potential.
Dr. Christine Clancy
Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Christine Clancy is a Board-Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist and Pediatric Neuropsychologist with over two decades of experience providing assessment and therapeutic support to individuals with neurological, neurodevelopmental, and psychiatric conditions. Dr. Clancy is a two-time past President of the Pacific Northwest Neuropsychological Society and a member of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology's Board Certification Committee.
At Unique Minds, Dr. Clancy recognizes the transformative potential of AI to revolutionize how care is provided—enhancing personalized support, increasing access, and fostering independence for individuals of all ages, especially those with ADHD, autism, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. When applied thoughtfully and in a safe, trusted manner, she believes AI can reshape the delivery of care, offering highly personalized and adaptive solutions. With a strong commitment to evidence-based, person-centered care, Dr. Clancy's role is to guide the development of AI-powered tools that are clinically informed and specifically designed to empower every unique mind.
Elad Ziklik
Chief Executive Officer
Elad Ziklik brings over 25 years of experience as a transformative leader in engineering and product development, with a deep focus on applying AI and machine learning to solve real-world challenges. Most recently, he served as the VP of AI and Data Science Services at Oracle, where he led the company's AI portfolio. Prior to Oracle, Elad spent 14 years at Microsoft, where he co-founded Azure's Cognitive Services and Cognitive Search, creating foundational tools that continue to define AI capabilities for people worldwide.
At Unique Minds, Elad’s work is driven by a vision of inclusive AI, where technology adapts to meet the diverse needs of every individual. Elad has a deep belief in AI's potential to change the world for good, by transforming AI into a compassionate ally, supporting the personal development and independence of every unique mind.
Outside of work, Elad lives in Kirkland, WA with his wife and three children, and a Goldendoodle pup named Kobe.
Shem Thompson
Chief Operating Officer
With over 15 years of experience as a science and engineering teacher in public education, Shem Thompson excels in tailoring education to meet students' distinct needs. Throughout his life, Shem has accumulated a wealth of experience in engineering a wide range of aids for educational, industrial, and personal use.
Shem's personal experiences with several learning disabilities have fueled his passion for helping those feeling unsuccessful in the current educational system discover their own exceptional potential. As someone intimately aware of the challenges that teachers face in reaching each unique student, Shem is committed to harnessing the power of AI to empower educators and parents in better meeting the needs of marginalized intellectually disabled students.