Flourish FAQ
Flourish Science is an AI-powered mental wellness startup co-founded by psychologists and designers from Stanford and Google. Our service centers around a science-based, AI-driven happiness coaching app (think "Duolingo for happiness"!), complemented by real-life buddy mechanism and tailored organizational programs, to empower students and employees in cultivating and practicing social and emotional wellness habits. Our proactive, personalized, and education-focused approach has proved effective in enhancing users’ emotional well-being, fostering social connections, and elevating overall life satisfaction.
Interested in getting Flourish for your team, school, or organization? Schedule a 20-minute consultation with us!
Xuan Zhao, Ph.D. Social Psychologist at Stanford. 14 years of experience in research and science communication. Featured in the New York Times, BBC, Harvard Business Review, The Happiness Podcast. Guest speaker at National Academy of Sciences.
Julie Cachia, M.A. Ph.D candidate in Affective Science at Stanford. Leadership in Inclusive Teaching (LIT) Fellow. Expert on positive emotion, motivation, and social relationships with 10 years of experience.
Tianyi Xie, a talented UX designer passionate about blending science, technology, and design for user-friendly experiences with extensive industry experience at Google, CVS Health, and C3 AI.
You can watch a short video to hear Xuan, Julie, and Tianyi discussing what compelled them to work on Flourish here.
The pursuit of well-being is a collaborative journey. Traditionally, mental health and well-being have been framed around "self-care," emphasizing solitary practices. However, scientists are increasingly highlighting that well-being can't be achieved alone. In fact, our society is in an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, which fuels the ongoing mental health crisis and poses a public health risk.
Building supportive communities, fostering meaningful connections, and cultivating a sense of flourishing can bring numerous benefits to employee and student mental health, retention, creativity, and productivity. We believe it is imperative to take a science-based approach to embracing community well-being and helping people flourish together.
We believe science should be accessible to all. Flourish is our effort to explore a new model to make science interactive and engaging for the public. This brings us happiness and meaning—and hopefully a new career.