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by listenallyall 1260 days ago
> I’ve been a product manager/CEO in fintech

You talk about hiring developers, all kinds of marketing strategy... do you know anything about mental health? What makes you qualified to run a mental health company? Where do you discuss bringing in doctors, or mental health specialists, instead of FAANG devs? Is the "health" part just an afterthought?

> investors may not be impressed by the quality of your product

yea, when the founder doesn't seem to think that mental health expertise is important for a mental health startup, investors might be unimpressed.

> It’s ok to mention in your presentation that you have people with FAANG experience in your team

Maybe mention people with, you know, mental health experience?

Even your web site only refers to questionnaires and approaches "approved by" mental health professionals... No claims you have even a single one on staff.

Some fintech washout thinking he can immediately pivot to health of any kind, I hope people can see you for being the total fraud you are.

2 comments

Yep - I am curious as to where the mental health subject matter expertise and validation of outcomes fits into your budget (unless it is more a directory or something more “benign” not requiring that).
I have trials planned and I hope I can push the product to these plans. Research part is the most interesting for me personally.
It took me four years, starting with personal therapy and continuing with education in psychology and CBT, to switch from fintech to health tech. So no, it's not something you can do immediately. I also have an experienced psychologist on board.