Episode 38: The Gunshot That Started It All – Geoff Curtis on Redemption, Accountability and Building ZivTrack

How Accountability Technology Is Transforming Mental Health Recovery ““Recovery doesn’t happen in weekly sessions. It happens in the days in between.”” – Geoff Curtis In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast, host Chris Januszewski sits down with Geoff Curtis, Founder of ZivTrack, for one of the most emotionally powerful conversations of the series. Geoff’s story does not start in tech. It starts undercover, working violent crime and human trafficking cases as a police officer in Montana. During one operation, Geoff was shot at point-blank range. That moment changed everything.This episode explores what happened next. From Trauma to Purpose After the shooting, Geoff faced months of physical pain, nerve damage, and emotional recovery. Like many trauma survivors, he struggled with accountability between therapy sessions. There was effort, but little visibility. Progress existed, but no structure. That gap became the spark for ZivTrack. Rather than building another complicated health platform, Geoff focused on something simple. Daily accountability. Honest check-ins. Minimal friction. ZivTrack uses short, emoji-based responses that make it easier for clients to be truthful and consistent. As a result, therapists gain insight. Clients gain structure. Progress becomes visible. Why Accountability Matters in Mental Health Mental health recovery does not fail because people do not care. It fails because life happens between sessions. ZivTrack addresses that reality. It creates lightweight accountability without overwhelming the client or the professional. Therapists can see trends. Clients stay engaged. Families gain clarity. This episode also explores how empathy shapes leadership. Geoff’s experience changed how he views people, responsibility, and forgiveness. That mindset carries directly into how ZivTrack is built and sold. A Founder Story Rooted in Humanity This conversation goes beyond startups and software. It is about resilience, forgiveness, and building something meaningful from pain. If you care about mental health, human-centered technology, or founder stories that actually matter, this episode is worth your time. ZivTrack links: zivtrack.com LinkedIn