Ex-Meta Engineer Prakshal Jain Launches AI Startup Mitosis Labs to Revolutionize User Experience
What is the news?
Indian-origin software engineer Prakshal Jain has officially emerged from stealth to launch his new artificial intelligence startup, Mitosis Labs, alongside co-founder Alex Morris. Having spent over three years at Meta building high-scale web platforms, XR experiences, and contributing to Meta AI, Jain stepped away from his role to solve what he sees as a foundational flaw in modern computing: excessive UI friction and fragmented digital workflows.
Why is it interesting?
Mitosis Labs operates on the core thesis that “the best UX is no UI,” focusing on creating an intelligence layer where AI agents seamlessly execute tasks on behalf of users rather than forcing humans to navigate complex dashboards and apps. Over the past seven months, the startup has developed three initial product lines Mitosis Cortex, Yappy, and UFA aimed at reducing cognitive load while maintaining high standards for user data privacy and security.
The venture highlights the continuing trend of top Indian diaspora talent in Silicon Valley transitioning from senior roles at tech giants to founding high-impact AI companies. As AI shifts from simple conversational interfaces to proactive agentic systems, Mitosis Labs positions itself at the forefront of the next global paradigm in human-computer interaction.