Paul Doran

A curious human. Follower of #startup #AI #tech #fintech #marketing #photography #brighton #impact #techforgood #spiritualwellbeing co-founder @thetrybhut

[Paul Doran @dorando]

I love this. I do dislike the way so many systems of living like school, parental and society force the fun out of things from a very young age.

The world would be a better place if we were all able to make work and life more playful.

[Tryb @theTrybhut]

Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional. Play on! 🏃‍♂️🎈 #StayYoung #MensHealth

[Paul Doran @dorando]

Hello Saturday morning. Whether you’re on the touchlines watching the kids or you’re reflecting on the challenges of your work week, or questioning relationships. Tune into our newsletter it’s free and full of support and guidance men’s wellness for living. @theTrybhut

[Paul Doran @dorando]

2024 will be the year people genuinely discover the gift of natural plant medicine. #nature #Healing

[Tryb @theTrybhut]

✨ Exploring the psychedelic side of the Three Wise Men gifts: frankincense, myrrh, and gold. A journey into ancient wisdom and modern relevance. 🌿🧠💫

https://t.co/Nv7HHVpefM

#ThreeWiseMen #PsychedelicGifts #AncientWisdom #Nativity #Christmas

[Tryb @theTrybhut]

Unlock the power of balance with feminine energy 🔄

It’s not just for women; it's for everyone. Balance = Emotional Intelligence = Game Changer in life & work. 🛠️

Link in comments 👇🏻

#Leadership #Wellness #Happiness

[Paul Doran @dorando]

⁦. @EE⁩ you are a joke. Customer service is the ONLY thing that differentiates a commoditised service like mobile. You have overcharged me since Sept.

[Paul Doran @dorando]

It’s. REALLY. This simple 💚

[Tryb @theTrybhut]

Escape the hustle with #ForestBathing 🌲🚶‍♂️ It's more than a walk in the woods; it's an immersive experience. Discover the science of serenity! https://t.co/FxTuKXFyXZ

Inspired by @SamwiseGandy’s enlightening @SeedTalks in Brighton 🙌 🙏🏻

#NatureHeals #MindfulLiving 🍃🧘‍♀️

[Tryb @theTrybhut]

Escape the hustle with #ForestBathing 🌲🚶‍♂️ It's more than a walk in the woods; it's an immersive experience. Discover the science of serenity! https://t.co/FxTuKXFyXZ

Inspired by @SamwiseGandy’s enlightening @SeedTalks in Brighton 🙌 🙏🏻

#NatureHeals #MindfulLiving 🍃🧘‍♀️

[Paul Doran @dorando]

How’s your Monday morning feeling?

#alcohol

[Tryb @theTrybhut]

Navigating the effects of #alcohol on body and mind? 🍷💭 Read our take on this intricate dance and find balance in the buzz - then check out 'Drink?' by @ProfDavidNutt for a sobering deep dive. #MindfulDrinking https://t.co/AgrKTvyHpv

[Paul Doran @dorando]

@danmurrayserter I really enjoyed this book below. And @theTrybhut this is great content:

The Psychobiotic Revolution: Mood, Food, and the New Science of the Gut-Brain Connection https://t.co/xg4ixz5OnE

[Paul Doran @dorando]

A great read. If you you are interested in psychedelics- I recommend the protocol developed by @earthresonance1 if you are interested in exploring (safely) psilocybin.

#psychedelics #microdose

[Tryb @theTrybhut]

🌌🧠 The face of masculinity is changing in 2023, and psychedelics are leading the charge. Forget stoicism; it's time for emotional richness. 🔄💡 UK, are we ready for this revolution? #RedefiningMasculinity #2023Vision 🇬🇧 https://t.co/fZ100x5Bjj

[Paul Doran @dorando]

It’s something I recognised I needed to and wanted to work on in my own life.

Masculine and feminine traits and energy are in all of us. Great read.

#health #wellness #masculine #feminine

[Tryb @theTrybhut]

Unlock the power of balance with feminine energy, lads! 🌱🔄 It’s not just for women; it's for everyone. Balance = Emotional Intelligence = Game Changer in life & work. 🛠️ #FeminineEnergyInMen https://t.co/Bl5VJM0kBa

[Paul Doran @dorando]

So proud of the journey @stevelinney and I have been on to arrive at this point.

Building a project from a point of deeply centred passion feels like nothing else.

Let’s see where we can take it. Please feel free to join our journey by signing up below.

[Tryb @theTrybhut]

Exciting news: Today we're launching Tryb's first-ever blog and newsletter! 🎉 Join us as we explore alternative paths to a healthier, more enriching life. Stay tuned, and stay connected!

https://t.co/PoTlHDB7J9

#TheTryb #AlternativeModalities #HealthyLiving #Mindfulness

[Paul Doran @dorando]

A sector quite literally mushrooming 🙄

[Greg Kubin @kubeans]

The Landscape of Consciousness Startups

Altered states of consciousness can be a transformative way to improve mental health, physical healing, creative breakthroughs, and spiritual connectedness.

I believe we're at an inflection point where technologies that help induce altered states are going mainstream.

@britton and I teamed up to to create a primer that outlines the venture backed startup ecosystem at the intersection of technology and the expansion of consciousness (link to full post at the bottom).

Here’s a summary of the 7 categories of consciousness startups that are gaining traction and can achieve venture scale: psychedelics, breathwork, meditation, dreams, prayer, light and sound.

PSYCHEDELICS
- 100s of companies, $2b invested
- ketamine available today, mdma-assisted therapy for ptsd by @MAPS could be approved by 2024, psilocybin-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant depression by @COMPASSPathway could be approved by 2025
- VC-backable biz models include drug development and infrastructure
-investors include @generalcatalyst, @usv, @foundersfund
- 🔥take: the most successful companies may be non-psychedelic (e.g. @delix_tx )

MEDITATION
- @calm and @headspace have millions of paid users and reportedly valued at $1b+
- next wave of companies developing hardware devices to make meditative states more profound…i.e. https://t.co/pfPNi62o8B is developing a closed loop neurofeedback device to guide users into jhana states
- investors include @lightspeedvp and @felicis
- 🔥take: muse was founded in 2007 and still hasn’t taken off…will this time be different?

BREATHWORK
- startups like @othership_us and @Op_e__n offer in-person and virtual breathwork experiences
- enhanced mood w/ breathwork is science-backed (even 5 min sessions). meanwhile many report leaving their body, accessing unconscious memories, or just experiencing a still mind
- investors include @foundersfund, @bessemerVP, @susaventures
- 🔥 take: breathwork pairs well with many other practices. is it a product or a feature?

DREAMS
- https://t.co/e2gks3GcWD created a headband called The Halo – it intends to make it easier to induce and stabilize lucid dreams
- AI could be used to interpret dreams
- 🔥 take: everyone dreams (huge market) but is lucid dreaming a big enough segment?

PRAYER
- @HallowApp and @pray are Christian prayer apps that have attracted huge followings as well as celebrity investors.
- hallow raised $105m, pray raised $34m
- investors include @homebrew , @SusaVentures , @generalcatalyst, @GreylockVC, @foundersfund, @kleinerperkins, Mark Wahlberg, and Diplo
- 🔥 take: will there be prayer apps for other faiths?

SOUND
- rhythmic drumming and chanting over long periods of time can help people access more expansive states of consciousness
- @EndelSound, @brainfmapp, and @NuCalm have created sophisticated and personalized soundscapes that entrain your brain and nervous system into more relaxed & focused states of being
- vibroaccoustic beds are in: Opus launched a $2,499 soundbed this year which uses vibration and a companion soundscape application to port people into deep inner experiences. TuneBed’s $8,999 bed (and $39 monthly subscription) is designed to relax the nervous system in fifteen minutes
- investors include @trueventures and @Techstars
- 🔥 take: opus and tunebed don’t require behavioral change since they are furniture = positive sign

LIGHT & VISUALS
- @NeuroVizr and Lucia N*03 are devices that use light to stimulate the optic nerve and central brain to help users access deep states. @LumenateGrowth is an iPhone app that flashes the flashlight on closed eyes, resulting in kaleidoscopic shapes and subconscious exploration.
- other startups like Reality Center offer in-person experiences
- VR apps like @TRIPPVR and Psyreal have huge potential to create or assist in altered state experiences.
- investors include: @MayfieldFund and @VineVentures
- 🔥 take: the winner in this space will target multiple senses beyond just light (e.g. sound, vibrations)

To read our full analysis and what's next, click below ⬇️

[Greg Kubin @kubeans]

The Landscape of Consciousness Startups

Altered states of consciousness can be a transformative way to improve mental health, physical healing, creative breakthroughs, and spiritual connectedness.

I believe we're at an inflection point where technologies that help induce altered states are going mainstream.

@britton and I teamed up to to create a primer that outlines the venture backed startup ecosystem at the intersection of technology and the expansion of consciousness (link to full post at the bottom).

Here’s a summary of the 7 categories of consciousness startups that are gaining traction and can achieve venture scale: psychedelics, breathwork, meditation, dreams, prayer, light and sound.

PSYCHEDELICS
- 100s of companies, $2b invested
- ketamine available today, mdma-assisted therapy for ptsd by @MAPS could be approved by 2024, psilocybin-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant depression by @COMPASSPathway could be approved by 2025
- VC-backable biz models include drug development and infrastructure
-investors include @generalcatalyst, @usv, @foundersfund
- 🔥take: the most successful companies may be non-psychedelic (e.g. @delix_tx )

MEDITATION
- @calm and @headspace have millions of paid users and reportedly valued at $1b+
- next wave of companies developing hardware devices to make meditative states more profound…i.e. https://t.co/pfPNi62o8B is developing a closed loop neurofeedback device to guide users into jhana states
- investors include @lightspeedvp and @felicis
- 🔥take: muse was founded in 2007 and still hasn’t taken off…will this time be different?

BREATHWORK
- startups like @othership_us and @Op_e__n offer in-person and virtual breathwork experiences
- enhanced mood w/ breathwork is science-backed (even 5 min sessions). meanwhile many report leaving their body, accessing unconscious memories, or just experiencing a still mind
- investors include @foundersfund, @bessemerVP, @susaventures
- 🔥 take: breathwork pairs well with many other practices. is it a product or a feature?

DREAMS
- https://t.co/e2gks3GcWD created a headband called The Halo – it intends to make it easier to induce and stabilize lucid dreams
- AI could be used to interpret dreams
- 🔥 take: everyone dreams (huge market) but is lucid dreaming a big enough segment?

PRAYER
- @HallowApp and @pray are Christian prayer apps that have attracted huge followings as well as celebrity investors.
- hallow raised $105m, pray raised $34m
- investors include @homebrew , @SusaVentures , @generalcatalyst, @GreylockVC, @foundersfund, @kleinerperkins, Mark Wahlberg, and Diplo
- 🔥 take: will there be prayer apps for other faiths?

SOUND
- rhythmic drumming and chanting over long periods of time can help people access more expansive states of consciousness
- @EndelSound, @brainfmapp, and @NuCalm have created sophisticated and personalized soundscapes that entrain your brain and nervous system into more relaxed & focused states of being
- vibroaccoustic beds are in: Opus launched a $2,499 soundbed this year which uses vibration and a companion soundscape application to port people into deep inner experiences. TuneBed’s $8,999 bed (and $39 monthly subscription) is designed to relax the nervous system in fifteen minutes
- investors include @trueventures and @Techstars
- 🔥 take: opus and tunebed don’t require behavioral change since they are furniture = positive sign

LIGHT & VISUALS
- @NeuroVizr and Lucia N*03 are devices that use light to stimulate the optic nerve and central brain to help users access deep states. @LumenateGrowth is an iPhone app that flashes the flashlight on closed eyes, resulting in kaleidoscopic shapes and subconscious exploration.
- other startups like Reality Center offer in-person experiences
- VR apps like @TRIPPVR and Psyreal have huge potential to create or assist in altered state experiences.
- investors include: @MayfieldFund and @VineVentures
- 🔥 take: the winner in this space will target multiple senses beyond just light (e.g. sound, vibrations)

To read our full analysis and what's next, click below ⬇️

[Paul Doran @dorando]

@michaelpollan @NasreenElm 😎

[Paul Doran @dorando]

I love this aspect of start up. Depending on your role it’s a pretty constant job trying inform, educate and pursued others to join your journey. Great process run by @unbundledvc this is a 3min prerecorded pitch. Feedback in the comments….😊

[unbundled vc @unbundledvc]

#PublicPitch

Delighted to share, with permission, @dorando of @NuonHQ's video pitch.

@NuonHQ's vision is to apply AI at every stage of the Insurance Product Lifecycle, from the quote and purchase stage to claims and renewal.

https://t.co/dfaCV1KOsW

[Ben Meer @SystemSunday]

"Just be creative" is bad advice

(if they don't tell you how).

6 proven methods to boost creativity:

[Paul Doran @dorando]

A time to reflect. And to look forward. #insurtech #transformation #insurance

[Nuon AI @NuonHQ]

What do you see as the biggest challenge ahead for #insurance product performance in 2023? Share your thoughts...
https://t.co/sCMnjgvVaE

[Nuon AI @NuonHQ]

Read Nuon AI partner @dorando's analysis of the @AXA #FutureRisksReport2022 👇 https://t.co/ukf7zYcm5j

[Nuon AI @NuonHQ]

Last night we were recognised as a @TechNation #RisingStar winner for the South East region 🏆

Congrats to the other local winners - and see you in January for the regional pitches!