Get to know our team
We deeply care about improving your experience of the app
Manuel
After studying Applied Positive Psychology and building a series of psychology online programs, he's now developing the Pocketcoach program. Deeply cares about Pocketcoach's users.
Tara
Tara has a Masters Degree in Psychology with an Emphasis in Counseling and is a life coach and counselor in Vienna, Austria. She is dedicated to serving others and to ending the stigma around seeking mental health help.
Philipp
Has a Masters Degree in Visual Computing from the Vienna University of Technology. Philipp has worked in the Russian high tech startup Visionlabs. He cofounded the Marketing and Consulting agency Hawaras.
Dieter
Works at the intersection of user experience design and software engineering. He strives to use technology as a tool to create better human experiences. He previously worked at the first South African company to be included in the 500 Startups Accelerator.
Tom
After training to be a Psychologist in the NHS, Tom moved to Vienna to continue expanding his awareness and experiences. He believes in ending the stigma around mental health and providing Pocketcoach's users with a genuinely helpful experience.
Jasmin
Jasmin is a Graphic Designer and gathering her first work experience at Pocketcoach. She delights in creating new things and continuously wants learn from everyone within her open and compassionate work environment.
Barbara
Barbara has a Masters Degree in Biomedicine and a special interest in healthcare, healthtech and digital health. She is eager to understand complex regulatory requirements and finding a way to create efficient procedures for the Pocketcoach team.
Simone
Simone graduated with a degree in psychology in Vienna, Austria and completed her training as a psychological psychotherapist (cognitive behavioral therapy) in Berlin, Germany. She is passionate about guiding people on their way to find themselves and create positive change in their lives.
Our Virtues
Treat our users like we want to be treated ourselves
Be trustworthy
Trust is the foundation of our work. We strive to build it with our users and with each other
Always speak the truth
Especially when it’s uncomfortable. When sharing feedback, owning mistakes, or addressing uncomfortable situations
Take ownership
Take full responsibility for the outcome of our work and the goals we set
Help with compassion and kindness
We respect the intense struggle of emotional overwhelm. We are here because we care and want to help without judgement
