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.
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Itโs not just for women; it's for everyone. Balance = Emotional Intelligence = Game Changer in life & work. ๐ ๏ธ
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#NatureHeals#MindfulLiving ๐๐งโโ๏ธ
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@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
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
๐๐ง The face of masculinity is changing in 2023, and psychedelics are leading the charge. Forget stoicism; it's time for emotional richness. ๐๐ก UK, are we ready for this revolution? #RedefiningMasculinity#2023Vision ๐ฌ๐ง https://t.co/fZ100x5Bjj
Itโs 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
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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).
Hereโs 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
- ๐ฅtake: 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 profoundโฆi.e. https://t.co/pfPNi62o8B is developing a closed loop neurofeedback device to guide users into jhana states
- investors include @lightspeedvp and @felicis
- ๐ฅtake: muse was founded in 2007 and still hasnโt taken offโฆwill 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
- ๐ฅ 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 โ it intends to make it easier to induce and stabilize lucid dreams
- AI could be used to interpret dreams
- ๐ฅ 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
- ๐ฅ 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. TuneBedโs $8,999 bed (and $39 monthly subscription) is designed to relax the nervous system in fifteen minutes
- investors include @trueventures and @Techstars
- ๐ฅ take: opus and tunebed donโt 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
- ๐ฅ 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 โฌ๏ธ
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).
Hereโs 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
- ๐ฅtake: 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 profoundโฆi.e. https://t.co/pfPNi62o8B is developing a closed loop neurofeedback device to guide users into jhana states
- investors include @lightspeedvp and @felicis
- ๐ฅtake: muse was founded in 2007 and still hasnโt taken offโฆwill 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
- ๐ฅ 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 โ it intends to make it easier to induce and stabilize lucid dreams
- AI could be used to interpret dreams
- ๐ฅ 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
- ๐ฅ 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. TuneBedโs $8,999 bed (and $39 monthly subscription) is designed to relax the nervous system in fifteen minutes
- investors include @trueventures and @Techstars
- ๐ฅ take: opus and tunebed donโt 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
- ๐ฅ 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 โฌ๏ธ
I love this aspect of start up. Depending on your role itโs 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 commentsโฆ.๐
#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
Last night we were recognised as a @TechNation#RisingStar winner for the South East region ๐
Congrats to the other local winners - and see you in January for the regional pitches!