Oren Frank: The Entrepreneur And Co-Founder of Talkspace
Oren Frank is an entrepreneur who is from Israel. He is known for being the co-founder of Talkspace. This is an online therapy company that started in 2012. It allows people to have access to a therapist from their mobile phone or computer.
Oren was inspired to create Talkspace because he believes that therapy should be accessible to everyone. He believes that mental health is not a right. He thinks that it is a privilege. Oren and his wife Roni know that therapy works because they have experienced the benefits of it firsthand.
Oren and Roni went to couple’s therapy early in their marriage. They believe that therapy is what saved their marriage. Talkspace allows people to communicate with a therapist via text or video chat. People can talk to a therapist during a time that is convenient for them.
Oren had a successful career in business prior to starting Talkspace. He worked as the regional creative director of McCann Erickson from November 2001 to November 2003. He also worked as the CEO of Worldgroup Israel from March 2003 to November 2007. Additionally, he worked as a writer, blogger and columnist “Huff Pro”, “TheMarker,” and “Adpro.”
Over 1 million people have used Talkspace since the company first started. Many of the people who have used Talkspace did not have access to a therapist before. Talkspace is constantly evolving in order to make things easier for people to get the mental health care that they need. Last year, the company announced that they would be teaming up with psychiatrists in order to prescribe medication.
Not only is Oren the CEO of Talkspace, but he also contributes to the website regularly. He writes articles on various mental health topics, such as anxiety, depression, stress management, relationships and the importance of going to therapy.
Related: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/talkspace-hires-a-chief-medical-officer-ahead-of-potential-ipo.html