Jean Ochel

Jean Ochel is a psychologist and co-founder of Aumio, a digital mindfulness and sleep app for children. As a child, he personally experienced anxiety and ADHD, which inspired him to develop the app.1

Professional Background:

• Co-founded Aumio in 2020, a mental health app for children12
• Holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Freie Universität Berlin with a 1.1 grade ("very good")2
• Completed a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Potsdam with a 1.2 grade ("with honors")2
• Studied Positive Psychology and Neuroscience during an exchange program at UC Santa Barbara2

Professional Experience:

• Previously worked in product management roles at:
  • eGym (Fitness App)
  • T-Labs, Telekom Innovation Laboratories (Dementia App)
• Research Assistant at Freie Universität Berlin's Department of Cognitive Neuroscience2

Aumio Journey: During his master's thesis, Ochel developed the first prototype of Aumio as a digital mindfulness training for children with ADHD.12 The app has since grown to support over 200,000 families in the DACH region, offering content in German, English, and Ukrainian.1

Personal Mission: Ochel's goal with Aumio is to provide the mental health support he wished he had as a child struggling with ADHD, creating a platform that helps children manage stress, anxiety, and sleep problems.1