In this episode of The Healthcare Theory, we sit down with Adi Wallach, founder and CEO of CalmiGo, a mental health innovator transforming how people manage anxiety and stress. CalmiGo combines science-backed techniques with real-time adaptivity to create accessible solutions for diverse users.
Adi shares her journey from tech startup founder to mental health advocate and how her personal experiences shaped CalmiGo’s mission. She explains the platform’s unique design, which integrates adaptive breathing, grounding techniques, and scent to provide immediate, discreet relief. We dive into how AI-powered adaptivity makes CalmiGo effective across age groups, from children to seniors. Adi also highlights the importance of integrating technology into both consumer products and healthcare partnerships to expand access. Her advice to aspiring health tech entrepreneurs? Focus on solving real problems and building solutions that empower people in their daily lives.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Podcast and guest introduction
04:00 – Adi’s journey to founding Calmigo
08:00 – Challenges in the current mental health landscape
12:00 – The science behind Calmigo’s technology
16:00 – Integrating AI for personalized anxiety relief
20:00 – Direct-to-consumer and B2B strategy in healthcare
24:00 – Impact of stigma on mental health treatment
28:00 – The importance of adaptive solutions in mental health
32:00 – Real-world feedback from Calmigo users
36:00 – Adi’s advice for health tech entrepreneurs