Helping People Think Clearly
When It Matters Most
InVigor is a protocol-first AI platform designed to
support structured reflection, emotional clarity, and cognitive
resilience — for individuals navigating loneliness, stress, and complexity.
ABOUT INVIGOR
A New Kind of Thinking Partner
In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness and social isolation a national public health crisis. Millions of people are navigating stress, isolation, and emotional overload — with narrowing cognitive horizons and fewer trusted outlets.
"When people are under sustained stress or isolation, their thinking often narrows. Problems appear larger, options appear fewer."
InVigor is not a therapy bot. It is not a romantic AI companion. It is a structured cognitive dialogue environment — designed to help individuals think more clearly, reflect more deeply, and rediscover options they couldn't see when overwhelmed.
Built on a protocol-first design philosophy, InVigor strengthens human agency rather than encouraging dependence on machines.
WHO WE SERVE
Built For Those Who Carry The Most
A common thread links the communities InVigor is designed for: people who want to feel heard, understood, and supported in thinking through their lives.
Neurodivergent Individuals
Structured and predictable dialogue environments are often more accessible than unpredictable social interaction. InVigor's protocol-first approach can provide reliable, consistent cognitive support.
Veterans & Service Members
Difficult transitions between military and civilian life create unique psychological complexity. InVigor offers a structured, non-judgmental space to navigate identity, purpose, and practical challenges.
Older Adults
Shrinking social networks and fewer opportunities for daily stimulating conversation leave many older adults without adequate cognitive and emotional outlets. InVigor provides consistent, respectful engagement.
Caregivers
Caregivers frequently carry heavy emotional burdens with limited outlets for reflection. InVigor offers a space to process, organize, and restore clarity — without judgment or burden on others.
HOW IT WORKS
From Overwhelm To Clarity
Articulate
The system invites you to put words to what you're experiencing — without judgment, without rushing. The act of articulation alone begins to stabilize the nervous system.
Refract
Using the Prism Method, your challenge is examined from multiple angles — emotional, practical, creative, and strategic — revealing options invisible when under pressure.
Reflect
The system mirrors back patterns in the conversation, asks clarifying questions, and encourages deeper self-examination — restoring a sense of perspective and agency.
Engage
With clarity restored, you leave the session with expanded options, organized thinking, and the cognitive capacity to navigate whatever comes next.
THE PRISM METHOD
Refracting Complexity Into Clarity
Most digital systems collapse complex questions into a single answer. InVigor does the opposite.
Emotional
What are you actually feeling? The emotional layer is named, validated, and examined — not dismissed or bypassed.
Practical
What constraints are real? What resources exist? What can actually be done with what you have?
Creative
What unconventional possibilities are hiding in the margins? Structured prompts surface options the stressed mind cannot see.
Strategic
How do your options align with your values and long-term wellbeing? What does a thoughtful next step look like?
FROM THE BOOK
The AI Prism Phase
Innovation Where Consciousness Research, Quantum Physics, and AI Converge
Author L.Z. LeRoy is the creator of InVigor, an ethical AI companion protocol for vulnerable populations with five pending patents. Her book The AI Prism Phase introduces Refractive Intelligence — a framework for understanding what emerges when AI stops mirroring.
Built on LeRoy's original
Source and Scribe
methodology, this work reimagines intelligence not as computation, but as a co-creative, inspirational dialogue. When AI is engaged as a resonant thought-partner, and the mirror becomes a prism, the prism reveals pathways for healing.
Read SAMPLE Preprint Chapters FROM
THE AI PRISM PHASE BOOK
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Vision, Mission & Purpose
Three guiding principles anchor everything we design, build, and deliver.
VISION
A world where no one must face complexity alone
We envision a future where AI serves not to replace human connection, but to ensure that every individual — regardless of circumstance — has access to a calm, structured space for reflection, exploration, and clearer thinking.
MISSION
Strengthen human capacity through attuned dialogue
InVigor's mission is to build and deliver protocol-first AI cognitive companions that help individuals organize thoughts, regulate emotions, and navigate life's challenges with greater resilience, clarity, and agency.
PURPOSE
Transform AI from a tool into Attuned Intelligence
We are committed to designing AI systems that respect human dignity, protect against dependence, and prioritize the user's wellbeing above engagement metrics — creating technology that serves life, not replaces it.
CORE VALUES
What We Stand For
Six values guide every design decision, protocol, and interaction we build.
Human Agency First
We design to strengthen the user's own thinking — never to create dependency. Every protocol is built to return agency to the individual, not to capture attention or encourage reliance on the machine.
Dignity by Design
Every person who engages with InVigor deserves to be treated with respect, compassion, and patience. We hold human dignity as a non-negotiable design constraint — not an afterthought.
Intentional Safety
We approach AI development with deep responsibility. InVigor is not therapy. We are transparent about what our system is, what it is not, and where professional support is more appropriate.
Cognitive Clarity
We believe that structured reflection is transformative. Our protocols are rooted in evidence — emotional intelligence research, cognitive science, and the lived experience of those who need support most.
Inclusive Reach
The people who most need support are often those least served by existing systems. We design for older adults, veterans, caregivers, neurodivergent individuals, and anyone navigating life with too few outlets.
Honest Innovation
We build what we say we build. We do not oversell. We do not simulate intimacy. We do not dress up uncertainty as capability. Progress at InVigor is built on transparency, rigor, and genuine care.
THE MINDS BEHIND INVIGOR
Leadership & Advisory
We bring together expertise in human-centered design, applied AI, ethics, and systems resilience to build technology that serves life.
Laura Zohar LeRoy
FOUNDER, AI PRISM PHASE & INVIGOR
Laura is a strategic operator and founder working at the intersection of human-centered design, resilience systems, and applied AI. Her work focuses on building structured environments that support cognitive engagement and meaningful human connection—particularly for populations underserved by conventional models. With decades of experience leading complex programs, including government contracting and large-scale resilience initiatives, she brings execution capability and domain insight to the development of InVigor. Her work is grounded in a central question: how can technology be designed to support how people actually think?
Raja Malireddy
Software Architecture, Product Development
Raja is a tech entrepreneur, Berkeley Fellow, and Founder and CEO of AZ Logic Solutions, with over a decade of experience in software development and digital innovation. He specializes in building scalable, end-to-end applications that help organizations streamline operations and solve complex challenges. With a background in machine learning, IT consulting, and software services, he combines technical depth with a hands-on, execution-focused approach. His expertise supports the architecture, development, and scalable delivery of the InVigor platform.
Aditya Bandimatt
AI PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, ETHICS & SAFETY
Aditya is a certified AI product manager and DevOps architect specializing in AI adoption, systems integration, and digital transformation. His work focuses on aligning advanced technologies with real-world use, including considerations of ethics, safety, and human impact. He brings interdisciplinary experience in artificial intelligence, systems engineering, and AI ethics, and currently serves as adjunct professor at the University of Arizona. His expertise supports the technical architecture, responsible design, and scalable implementation of the InVigor platform.
Jay Gladney
Business & Technical Advisor
Jay specializes in business development, government contracting, project management, and strategic planning. He brings over two decades of experience in IT consulting, with roles such as Program Director and Vice President at Oracle and Network Solutions. His expertise includes managing large-scale government contracts, leading technical teams, and entrepreneurial experience as CEO of a telecommunications consulting partnership. Jay also has a 23-year military background as an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Air Force.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Grounded In Evidence
InVigor is not speculation. Every protocol and design decision draws on peer-reviewed research and rigorous development practice.
"AI models achieved an average score of 81% accuracy on emotional-intelligence tests, compared with 56% for human averages — consistent with accurate knowledge about human emotions and their regulation."
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Communications Psychology,
2025 Study on Large Language Model Emotional Intelligence
Development to date includes extensive customer discovery research across target communities, active participation in the NSF I-Corps Aspire program, and ongoing interdisciplinary work exploring how structured AI dialogue can function as a supportive cognitive environment.
These ideas are also explored in an upcoming book examining how AI may evolve from a productivity tool into a collaborative interface that helps people think, reflect, and navigate complexity with greater clarity.
Papers & Briefs
Autism Interest-Anchored AI Collaboration
Proposes that structured human-AI interaction, anchored in areas of deep personal interest, can support sustained cognitive engagement and emotional regulation for autistic adults.
The Loneliness Epidemic & The Rise of AI Cognitive Companions
Explores how structured AI interaction can provide a new form of cognitive companionship in an era of growing isolation, functioning as a stabilizing environment for reflection & clarity.
Invigor™ A Companion for Clarity, Reflection & Emotional Strength
Introducing InVigor, a companion technology designed to support emotional regulation, self-reflection, and sustained engagement through the AI Prism Phase methodology — built for seniors, veterans, and neurodivergents.
Studies
InVigor™, our AI companion technology built on the AI Prism Phase™ platform, draws on emerging peer-reviewed research. A study from the University of Geneva and the University of Bern found that large language models scored 81% on standardized emotional intelligence assessments, compared to a 56% average for human subjects. A collaborative study between the MIT Media Lab and OpenAI found that user outcomes depend not on the technology alone, but on how the interaction is structured — reinforcing the need for protocol-driven design. These findings inform our protocol architecture. Our own initial feasibility study, currently in development, will evaluate structured AI dialogue as a cognitive support tool for neurodivergent adults.
THE CREDENTIALS AND COMPLIANCE
The Foundation We Built On
Four Provisional Patents - NSF I-Corps Aspire - Military Resiliency Retreats
CONTACT US
Let's build this together
Whether you're a researcher, potential partner, investor, or someone who believes in this mission — we'd love to hear from you.
