Tom Sherwood

Tom Sherwood is a dedicated founder in the AI space, having co-founded two companies: Koios and Sentra AI. His work at Koios focused on emotionally intelligent conversational AI, leveraging voice analysis for psychometrics. He then applied these learnings to co-found Sentra AI, an AI-powered mental health companion specifically designed for veterans and first responders, a mission driven by his personal experience with PTSD after serving in the British Army. getsentra+3

Sherwood has an extensive background in talent acquisition, having held senior recruiting roles at major tech companies including Apple, Spotify, and Snap Inc. These roles, often facilitated through Elements Talent Consultancy, involved building and scaling international teams across various regions, providing him with deep insights into global recruitment practices and corporate cultures. linkedin

His early career was marked by five years of military service in the British Army, where he served as a Lance Bombardier in a Fire Support Team and completed operational tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. This experience, starting at age 16 with training at the Army Foundation College, Harrogate, profoundly shaped his sense of purpose and later influenced his focus on mental health support for service personnel. getsentra+3