Why Connection Beats Algorithms: A genuine conversation with startup founder Devyn Lowry

Devyn Lowry joins Brittani to talk about life as a startup founder, why empathy is a non-negotiable skill in tech, and the broken systems that led him to build Ocean Labs — a mental health platform designed to actually match people with the right therapist. Topics Covered: What it's really like working in startups (spoiler: a lot of hats) Why empathy belongs on every team, not just in design The research-backed reason therapeutic fit drives outcomes How current therapist matching platforms are just glorified database filters The ethics of VC funding in mental health tech AI, human connection, and why we need to get back to building things that matter Connect with Devyn: LinkedIn: Devyn Lowry Website: https://www.tryocean.io/ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Resources Mentioned: Ocean Labs beta launch: June 25th Therapists: reach out directly to join the network Prospective clients: early intake sign-ups opening soon Website: ⁠https://www.brittaniprocknow.com/⁠ IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brittani_procknow⁠ Intimacy Workbook: ⁠https://howtorelate.kit.com/b956780219⁠ Newsletter: ⁠https://howtorelate.kit.com/e9f87bb2dc⁠   Support the show and drink coffee! Proud to have Larry's Coffee as a show sponsor. Keep caffeinated with quality coffee. ⁠https://larryscoffee.com/relate⁠    Stay connected. Go touch grass.