About Hird
We believe that mental health is a shared responsibility, and we work closely with our partners to create a supportive environment for all
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We believe that mental health is a shared responsibility, and we work closely with our partners to create a supportive environment for all
Hird helps companies and their employees overcome mental health challenges by providing easy access to support through data-driven, science-based solutions. By addressing these issues proactively, we help reduce sick-leave costs, prevent employee burnout, and ensure that employees perform at their best with concrete, actionable suggestions.
We believe in the power of prevention. Rather than waiting for mental health challenges to manifest as stress, burnout or absenteeism, our data-driven platform anticipates these issues before they escalate. By monitoring key mental health indicators in real-time, we empower employees to take control of their well-being while providing management teams with the insights they need to secure a healthier and more productive workplace.
Our mission is to help millions of people around the world thrive in a healthy and supportive workplace. We want to help people get simple and accessible mental health data insights and support through our app and program.
Be Happy.
Be Focused.
Be Hird.
“Hird” originates from Old Norse and is referred to as a personal armed companion who were often someone providing support and protection.
We put people first and understand their needs. Striving to create a healthier workforce as if they were our own
Making mental health support easier to access and use for everyone. Getting help should not be another headache
Tailoring programs to meet individual employee needs. Everyone is different and requires different solutions for a healthier mental state
We make suggestions based on science and measurable outcomes. We don’t make assumptions, we let your brain tell us your needs
Protecting employee data with the highest standards of integrity. Collected data is anonymized at department level, ensuring your protection
We are constantly evolving to stay up to date and provide the best solution available to secure a healthier future
Christian Høding,
CEO & Co-founder
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Christian Høding,
CEO & Co-founder
Christian is a former strategy consultant, who himself experienced stress and mental health challenges and after getting better decided that he wanted to help other likeminded people to manage stress and prevent burnout. Christian has experience from working for large pharmaceutical and consumer product companies and seen how increased stress and mental health challenges have a big impact on the wellbeing and culture of companies. He has therefore made it his mission to help other people and companies avoid ending up in a similar situation as he was experiencing himself.
Jakob Sutton,
CTO & Co-founder
Jakob Terrell Sutton is a MSc in biomedical engineering from the Technical University of Denmark and the University of Copenhagen specializing in signal processing, machine learning, data analysis, and BCI applications. Jakob is responsible for the development of our technology and the implementation of our services.
Thomas Ousterhout,
COO & Co-founder
Thomas has a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience from the University of Copenhagen and 10 years of experience with EEG technology in academia and the private sector. Thomas oversees everything at Hird, ensuring that academic best practices and research are at the core of all our collaborations.
