2wai Launches Out of Stealth to Introduce the First Social App for Avatars
Proprietary Technology Delivers Breakthrough in Conversational HoloAvatars Capable of Infinite Scalability; Secures $5 Million in Funding
LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 2wai, the HoloAvatar company, today emerged out of stealth to usher in a new era of human connection through its lifelike AI HoloAvatars and the early access launch of its social media app. Founded by entertainment industry veteran, Russell Geyser, CEO, and Disney, Hulu and Netflix star, Calum Worthy, 2wai is transforming how people interact in the age of AI with the world's most lightweight AI avatars capable of real-time conversation. Unlike other cloud-based avatar solutions, 2wai's HoloAvatar interactions can be processed on a user's device, unlocking infinite scalability at a fraction of the cost. 2wai is already collaborating with global brands such as British Telecom, IBM, and Globe Telecom, and has secured $5 million in pre-seed funding.
2wai's groundbreaking technology can bring any human, fictional, or animated character to life as a HoloAvatar with realistic movements and lip-synchronized speech. Each avatar can exist in a unique panoramic world with multi-dimensional movement. The HoloAvatars can manage unlimited, simultaneous conversations and communicate in 40 languages, allowing consumers and businesses to bridge geographic and language barriers. 2wai's FedBrain™ technology keeps creators firmly in control of their HoloAvatars with managed access to pre-approved information.
"2wai is on a mission to become the defining face of AI," said Russell Geyser, 2wai CEO. "Today's launch is the first spark in igniting a new era of online interaction. Early access users will receive a first look at the endless opportunities enabled by 2wai's edge AI capabilities and globally minded approach to human connection."
Introducing Early Access to the First Social App for Avatars
2wai's mobile app is breaking the boundaries of traditional social media by empowering anyone to converse with HoloAvatars. In the early access version of the app, users can chat with:
- Playwright and Poet William Shakespeare
- Personal Chef "Luca"
- Life Coach "Elara"
- Astrologist "Celeste"
- Personal Trainer "Darius"
- Travel Assistant "Skye"
- Calm Companion "Comfort Bear"
- Collectible NFT Icon "Bored Ape 1059" (first Bored Ape conversational avatar)
- 2wai App Guide "Alina"
- Co-Founder, Calum Worthy, and others
Celebrities, personalized assistants, cultural icons, superheroes, and more will be added to the app on a weekly basis. In an upcoming version of the 2wai app, users will be able to instantly create their own digital twin, engage in real-time multilingual conversations through their avatar, and capture valuable insights from the questions people ask in these two-way interactions. The early access version of the 2wai app is available for download on iOS.
"Having worked as an actor, writer and producer for the last 20 years, I experienced firsthand how challenging it is to create a meaningful relationship with fans around the world. Language barriers, time zones, and budgets limit the ability to truly connect," said Calum Worthy. "With the launch of 2wai, we're enabling entirely new experiences that are as authentic as the HoloAvatars we create."
Transforming Customer Engagement into a Revenue Driver
2wai allows brands to step into their customers' worlds like never before. 2wai's HoloAvatars spark conversations that generate valuable insights, enabling brands to fuel hyper-personalized experiences, build loyalty, and monetize interactions. 2wai's forthcoming API and SDK will seamlessly integrate into a brand's existing system architecture, allowing businesses to quickly deploy, customize, and scale immersive HoloAvatar experiences.
"IBM commissioning 2wai to bring watsonx to life at the company's UK Headquarters in London is an incredible early milestone for our team. We are without a doubt entering a new era of AI that will transform how we connect with brands, and in this case, esteemed visionaries of the past," said Geyser.
Stephen Clarke, executive producer of BBC's AI Decoded, said, "In all the time I have been producing this show, I have not come across any avatars that come close to the quality and artistry that 2wai has achieved."
About 2wai
2wai, the face of AI, is inspiring a new era of human connection via its real-time conversational HoloAvatars. Through the company's app, consumers can create their own digital twin and interact with avatars that are lifelike and intuitive. 2wai's lightweight avatar solution is processed on a user's device to deliver unlimited scalability and cost efficiencies, and is trusted by creators and brands around the world. To learn more about 2wai and create your HoloAvatar, visit www.2wai.ai or download the 2wai app.
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