About Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?
Founders and entrepreneurs are praised for their innovation and audacity. Yet, there's an often overlooked issue that's pervasive in this group: founders face a high likelihood of mental health issues. The very individuals who bring about groundbreaking change are amongst the most vulnerable to psychological distress. In this podcast, we interview founders in the health industry in Denmark. One might argue, of all sectors, wouldn't they be the ones less likely to be afflicted given their proximity to health-related knowledge? Let's find out!
#23 - Anja: Culturally Competent Mental Health, Deep Work, and The Founder’s Path
In this episode, we talk with Anja Zhou (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-zhou-b84819137/), the founder of Well Well Well (https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellwellwellwellness/). Anja shares her journey from moving to US as a student to starting her own company which provides culturally competent mental health services for immigrants.
She talks about the ups and downs of being a founder, personal growth, the importance of deep work in therapy, and also offers insights into maintaining mental health, dealing with imposter syndrome, and the importance of honest communication and self-belief.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the intersection of entrepreneurship and mental wellbeing.
Your host: Paula Petcu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulapetcu/)
Guest: Anja Zhou (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-zhou-b84819137/), founder of Well Well Well (https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellwellwellwellness/)
Theme song: The Pelican Brothers
15 Feb 2025
#22 - Thomas: Neurotech, Self-Reflection, and Building a Mental Health Start-up
In this episode of the Founders Mental Health podcast, we talk with Thomas Ousterhout (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ousterhout/) about his journey from California to Denmark and how his personal experiences with mental health led him to a career in cognitive neuroscience and neurotechnology and founding Hird (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hirdhealth), a company that uses neurotech to address workplace stress.
Thomas shares insights into his entrepreneurial path, the change in roles over time, the importance of self-awareness, and how his company's tech help monitor and improve mental health in real-time.
Thomas also reflects on the supportive environment in Denmark that enabled his success and offers practical tips for other startups to manage stress and mental health effectively.
Your host: Paula Petcu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulapetcu/)
Guest: Thomas Ousterhout (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ousterhout/), Co-Founder & COO @ Hird (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hirdhealth)
Theme song: The Pelican Brothers
4 Feb 2025
#21 - Navigating Co-Founder Dynamics in a Mental Health Tech Startup
In this episode of Founders Mental Health, we welcome Emad and Simon, who share their experiences in the mental health tech startup space. Emad transitioned from corporate roles to founding the startup Saichologist, aimed at aiding mental health professionals. Simon, a psychologist with a tech background, connected with Emad through an shared community, and they quickly realized their shared passion for alleviating administrative burdens on mental health professionals.
We discuss the importance of finding the right co-founder, handling disagreements, and sustaining mental health through open communication and the right support systems.
Your host: Paula Petcu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulapetcu/)
Guest: Emad Ghorbaninia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emadgnia/) and Simon Tobias Secher (https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsecher/), from Saichologist (https://saichologist.com/)
Theme song: The Pelican Brothers
Resources:
1. Podcast mentioned in the episode: AI in Mental Health: a conversation with Emad Ghorbaninia, Human AI Experience (https://humanaixp.com/)
2. Mental health retreat for developers: Maize Conf (https://maize.dk/conf)
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