#21 - Simon and Emad: Navigating Co-Founder Dynamics in a Mental Health Tech Startup

from Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk? · host Paula Petcu

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 Petcu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest: Emad Ghorbaninia and Simon Tobias Secher, from Saichologist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme song: The Pelican BrothersResources:1. Podcast mentioned in the episode: AI in Mental Health: a conversation with Emad Ghorbaninia, Human AI Experience2. Mental health retreat for developers: Maize Conf

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