The Soul Company

Krishi Dattani is a 24-year-old entrepreneur and creative director based in New York City. He founded The Soul Company, Inc. in July 2025 with a mission to give the internet a soul. The company builds tools that help people verify what's real and who's real online, from AI content detection to identity verification.

Known online as theofflineman, Krishi advocates for reducing screen time and increasing real-world human connection. He's currently leading a public campaign calling on Congress to put operating hours on social media platforms.

Before Soul, Krishi spent over three years as a creative director working in photography, videography, and graphic design for public figures. He worked alongside emerging tech founders as part of the Founders, Inc. community in San Francisco and served as Head of Business and Marketing for the Special Olympics in San Luis Obispo.

He is a former athlete who played basketball for West Windsor-Plainsboro South and was recognized on Steph Curry's Underrated Tour in 2019. He completed an executive education program in Venture Capital and Private Equity at Columbia Business School.