Jan 28, 2022 · 16m · founders-journal
Mental Health #6: The Digital Therapist
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In this 'Startup CrossFit' episode of Founders Journal, Alex Lieberman uses a rigorous five-question framework to conceptualize and stress-test 'Release,' a digital anxiety management platform. He breaks down the idea's value proposition, technical feasibility, MVP testing strategy, and key strategic risks to model systematic business ideation.
Statements from this episode (3)
Lieberman: 40 Million US Adults Have Anxiety Disorders, Only 36% Seek Treatment
“Just with anxiety alone, forty million adult Americans are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, yet just 36% of those diagnosed seek treatment.”
Lieberman: Far fewer people have systems for anxiety than recognize having it
“Some people are aware of their anxieties, fewer people know what causes their anxieties, and even fewer people than that have a system for managing their anxiety.”
Alex Lieberman warns that personal passion for a problem risks sloppy thinking
“The reason I think I run the risk of sloppy thinking here is because I'm so passionate and emotional about the problem. Because I have been plagued by anxiety in my life, I'm naturally really excited by the prospect of helping people work through it. But becau…”