Meet the Team
Mission
Our mission is to provide college students with a dedicated space to nurture their mental health and build supportive relationships. Recognizing the unique pressures and challenges of college life, our app offers easily accessible meditation tools tailored to alleviate stress, anxiety, and the pressures of academic and social life. By integrating guided meditations, mindfulness exercises, and a platform for open, empathetic communication, we aim to empower students to cultivate a balanced and mindful approach to their personal and academic lives. Our commitment is to create a community where students can connect, share experiences, and offer support to one another, fostering an environment of understanding and growth. Through continuous innovation and a deep understanding of student needs, we strive to make mental wellness a priority, enabling students to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Vision
Our vision is to be the leading force in transforming mental health culture among college students worldwide. We strive to create an empowering digital sanctuary where students can not only find solace and clarity through meditation but also forge meaningful connections through heartfelt communication. We imagine a world where every college student has instant access to tools for mindfulness and a supportive community, enabling them to navigate the complexities of academic and personal life with resilience and balance. By continuously innovating and adapting to the evolving needs of students, our app aims to become an integral part of the college experience, fostering a generation that values mental wellness as much as academic achievement. Our ultimate goal is to cultivate an environment where students thrive mentally, emotionally, and socially, setting the foundation for a healthier, more mindful future.
Our Story
In 2022, amidst a global landscape fraught with unprecedented challenges, two visionaries, Matt West and Matt Cook, recognized a vital need among college students — the need for a space that nurtured mental wellness and fostered meaningful connections. College students were grappling with a unique set of pressures, intensified by the isolation and uncertainty of the times. Matt West, with a background in psychology with a dual master’s as alumni of Pepperdine University and a deep interest in mindfulness, teamed up with Matt Cook, whose expertise in business and passion for community building formed the perfect synergy.
Together, they conceptualized an innovative solution: a meditation and chat app tailored specifically for college students. Their vision was clear — to create an app that wasn't just about meditation but also about connecting students through their shared experiences and challenges. They wanted to provide a platform that offered a respite from the stresses of academic life, a place where students could engage in guided meditations to clear their minds and chat rooms to share their thoughts and feelings.
The journey wasn't easy. Gathering the resources, designing the app, and ensuring it resonated with students' needs required immense effort and dedication. They conducted surveys, hosted paid speaking events at universities, and worked closely with student organizations to ensure their app truly addressed the students' needs. Despite the challenges, their commitment never wavered.
Finally, after months of hard work, the app was launched. It quickly gained popularity among college students, who found in it a safe haven and a supportive community. The app's unique blend of meditation tools and chat features provided the perfect balance of personal growth and social interaction.
Matt West and Matt Cook's vision had materialized into a reality, significantly impacting the lives of countless students. Their app became more than just a platform; it became a movement, inspiring a new era of mental wellness and community building in colleges around the globe. Their story is a testament to the power of innovation, empathy, and the relentless pursuit of a vision aimed at making the world a better place for students."
This narrative encapsulates the spirit of entrepreneurship and the commitment to enhancing the well-being of college students, embodied by Matt West and Matt Cook in their journey to launch boom journal.