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Stefanie Broes
Co-Founder at Moonbird
Stefanie Broes is the co-founder and CEO of moonbird, a company that develops tools to guide people through personalized breathing exercises for relaxation and improved sleep.1 Here are some key details about her background and experience:
Education and Early Career
Stefanie has an extensive academic background:
- PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from KU Leuven (2014-2018)1
- Master's degree in IP/ICT Law from KU Leuven (2014-2017)1
- Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences from KU Leuven (2012-2014)1
Prior to founding moonbird, she worked as a Product Manager at Ectosense and as a Customer Success Expert at COWBOY.1
Founding moonbird
Stefanie co-founded moonbird with her brother Michael Broes in November 2019.13 The idea for moonbird came from observing friends and family struggling with stress, anxiety, and sleep issues. They developed a handheld device that guides users through breathing exercises to help them relax and sleep better.3
Expertise and Passion
With her scientific and medical background, Stefanie understands the physiological impacts of breathing exercises.1 She is passionate about meditation and breathwork, with a mission to make these tools more accessible to people.2 Stefanie herself uses moonbird to manage her own sleep issues.4
Entrepreneurial Approach
As CEO, Stefanie is heavily involved in marketing and believes in the importance of balancing hard work with self-care and mental health.2 She advocates for sustainable work practices in the startup world, emphasizing the need for exercise, healthy diet, and relaxation alongside hard work.2
Stefanie Broes has combined her scientific expertise with entrepreneurial skills to create a product aimed at improving people's well-being through guided breathing exercises.
