EPISODE · Feb 15, 2025 · 29 MIN
#22 - Thomas: Neurotech, Self-Reflection, and Building a Mental Health Start-up
from Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk? · host Paula Petcu
In this episode of the Founders Mental Health podcast, we talk with 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, 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 PetcuGuest: Thomas Ousterhout, Co-Founder & COO @ HirdTheme song: The Pelican Brothers
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In this episode of the Founders Mental Health podcast, we talk with 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, 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 PetcuGuest: Thomas Ousterhout, Co-Founder & COO @ HirdTheme song: The Pelican Brothers
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