To achieve and sustain states of greater enlightenment, while striving to leave a meaningful legacy in the Western world, is a profound challenge.

Our name “AWKN” encapsulates our methodology:

Ancient

Wisdom

Known

Now

+

Ancient Wisdom Known Now +

We leverage cutting-edge neuroscience to accelerate the impact of ancient wisdom.

Our Team

  • Dalton Follows

    Co-Founder and Lead Spiritual Guide

  • Joshua Barber

    Co-Founder and Lead Expedition Guide

  • Roberto Velarde

    Chief Operating Officer

Our Advisors

  • Roshi Fleet Maull PhD

    Zen master & neuropsychologist

  • Ben "Doc" Askins, PhD (Hon.)

    Psychedelic PA, combat veteran, author, and spiritual guide

  • Amber Cress

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, EMDR

  • Miles Seiden

    Designer, Artist, Poet, & Educator

  • Amy Cat West

    Social Impact Educator