MindMate edit
MindMate is a mobile-first patient data platform with a focus on the baby boomer generation.[1] Through their mobile app, users get access to advice around proper nutrition, physical exercises and mental exercises.[2] The platform was inspired by the care experience of co-founder Roger Arellano, who cared for seven years for his grandfather with Alzheimer’s disease. Together with Patrick Renner and Susanne Mitschke, Roger founded the company in 2015.[3]
History edit
After the grandfather of MindMate’s Co-Founder Roger was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he and his family tried everything to slow the disease. They kept Roger’s grandfather active with daily tasks, such as grocery shopping, making regular phone calls, walking around the neighbourhood, helping his wife cook dinner, playing with his grandkids. While the Alzheimer’s Condition of his grandfather worsened, Roger and his family attended help groups and forums. He quickly realised that other families struggle with the very same thing: keeping their loved-ones with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia active.[4]
MindMate is now helping not only people living with a form of cognitive decline, but the whole baby boomer generation, to help them improve their overall health.[5]
Reception edit
Reviews edit
The mobile app is described by SeniorDirectory as the ultimate in dementia apps.[6] Other industry magazines, such as Seniors Matter[7], Kim Komando[8], Dementia Carer Voices, Carehome.co.uk[9], or My Aging Parent[10] name MindMate as a great tool for older adults and those with a dementia.
Research edit
The University of Glasgow recently conducted a study about the MindMate app to see the effect on people with early Alzheimer's disease, which was in corporation with the NHS Scotland. The study found that individuals with early Alzheimer's disease, who use MindMate are more independent in their daily lives and can remember more things, than those who were not using the app.[11]
Founders edit
MindMate was founded by
- Roger Arellano, who holds a Master of Science from the University of Strathclyde;
- Susanne Mitschke, who holds a Master of Science from the University of Glasgow;
- Patrick Renner, who holds a Master of Science from the University of Glasgow.[12]
Awards and recognition edit
Press edit
MindMate was named in 2016[13] and 2017 as Scottish start-up to watch by The Scotsman.[14]
Awards edit
In 2016, the company was the overall winner of the Converge Challenge[15], the company won Pitch of the Day at the Engage - Invest - Exploit (EIE) conference in 2016[16] and was awarded with a prize by Scottish Edge[17], as well as Scottish Institute for Enterprise, both in 2015.[18] What is more, the company was also awarded with a SMART grant by the Scottish government.
The founders Susanne Mitschke and Patrick Renner were awarded with the Young Alumnus of the Year Award 2017 by the University of Glasgow for their outstanding work in technology entrepreneurship.[19]
Techstars edit
The company was accepted into the Techstars NYC Summer class in 2016.[20] Techstars is one of the most sought-after startup accelerator programs and accepts less than 1% of applicants.[21]
- ^ "MindMate:changing the way people age". Scottish Development International. Scottish Development International. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ "Innovative app helps to give family members of people with dementia peace of mind". carehome.co.uk. carehome.co.uk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Scottish dementia app start-up secures NHS as first paying customer". The Herald. The Herald. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
- ^ "Brain Power". BQ Live. BQ Live. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "MindMate:changing the way people age". Scottish Development International. Scottish Development International. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ "9 Great Apps for People with Dementia". SeniorDirectory. SeniorDirectory. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ "MindMate". Seniors Matter. Seniors Matter. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ "Technology for Alzheimer's - 5 products to help". Kim Komando. Kim Komando. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ "Innovative app helps to give family members of people with dementia peace of mind". carehome.co.uk. carehome.co.uk. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ "Top Seven iPad Apps for People With Dementia". MyAgingParent. MyAgingParent. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ "MindMate: a single case experimental design study of a reminder system for people with dementia". Theses.com. The University of Glasgow. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ "MindMate". AngelList. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "Four Scottish tech firms to watch over the next 12 months". The Scotsman. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ "5 Scottish tech start-ups to watch in 2017". The Scotsman. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ "MindMate, MicroSense win Converge challenge". The Herald. The Herald. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ^ "Glasgow dementia start-up wins place on US accelerator". The Scotsman. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
- ^ "Edge Alumni Good News September 2016". ScottishEdge. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Fresh Ideas create Scotlands next generation of entrepreneurs" (PDF). Scottish Institute for Enterprise. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "A Meeting of Minds". The University of Glasgow. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ "US boost for dementia app developer MindMate". BBC. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ "Future TechStars, Step Forwards". Inc. Retrieved 25 December 2017.