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This time we are introducing our lovely intern Bettina Maria Paunonen! 😊

We took a moment to interview Bettina about her previous work experiences, hobbies, and interests. Spare a moment to read it! 👀

What is your field of study and academic background? 🎓

- I am originally from Finland but moved to Prague, Czech Republic at the age of 19 to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Currently, I am studying for a master’s degree in digital health at Tallinn University of Technology. I am planning to finish my master’s in the summer of 2024.

Can you tell me about your work history?

- I have done various jobs over the years as I have done part-time jobs while studying since high school. My first job was as a cashier in a fast-food restaurant, which I did for several years. In addition, I am currently working as a translator and social media editor for an online retail company based in Prague. I also spent two summers working in a hospital, which has helped me with my master’s studies.

Why did you decide to do your internship at Therasync?

- I wanted to do my internship at Therasync because I was already familiar with the company and their values are congruent with my own. Moreover, I believe that Therasync is doing something extremely important and I wanted to be part of it. Similarly, I think taking care of one’s mental health is one of the essential things for well-being and currently the healthcare system is not working properly in terms of treating mental health issues. Working in a startup is really interesting and I get to see how a business is formed from the early stages and I like that each employee is valued and equal. This internship opportunity also allows me to participate in networking and I have met new people from different fields.

What hobbies and interests do you have? 🏋‍♀️

- My hobbies include doing sports, such as going to the gym and for walks especially when the weather is nice. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and family. When I feel like I need to wind down, I like to read a book or watch something on Netflix or Youtube. I also love traveling and experiencing new cultures.

What are some of your goals for the future? 💫

- I wish to graduate with my master’s degree in time and continue working in the healthcare field. My goal is to move again to a new place somewhere in Europe, meet new people, and live through new and exciting experiences! 🤩

👋 Introducing to you the amazing Co-Founder and CEO Ann Leen Mahhov! 🤩

We had the pleasure to interview Ann Leen about her background, interests, and goals for the future. Please take a moment to read it! 🌟

What is your field of study and academic background? 👩‍🎓

- In 2021, I graduated from the University of Tartu in medicine, and since then I have worked as a General Practitioner in a family health center. Right after finishing medical studies, I started pursuing a master’s degree at Tallinn University of Technology in the field of digital health. I am currently in my second year of studies and will graduate soon.

Can you tell me about your work history? 👩‍⚕️

- I started my career as a caregiver in a psychiatric ward at North Estonia Medical Centre, where I assisted with electroconvulsive therapy sessions. During my third year of studying medicine, I worked as an assistant nurse in the department of orthopedics and traumatology at the East Tallinn Central Hospital. After these positions, I worked as an assistant doctor at Viljandi Hospital. I have gained experience in different fields of medicine, such as emergency medicine, surgery, psychiatry, internal medicine, and family medicine.

What motivated you to start Therasync? 💫

- I have always wanted to contribute to the field of mental health, as it is close to my heart. When I started working as a GP in a family health center, I saw many patients with mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, and I felt not being able to help them as much as I wanted to. This is the reason why I founded Therasync - to help such patients, as well as my colleagues and myself, to do our job better.

What hobbies and interests do you have? 📚 🏃‍♀️

- I have had many hobbies in the past, for example, acrobatics, karate (I made it to black belt) and rock climbing, but currently, I enjoy playing tennis. I like to keep my body constantly in action, going for long walks and working out regularly. I also read a lot - books, articles, and everything that sparks my interest.

Would you share some of your goals for the future?🏅

- One of my long-term goals is to revolutionize the healthcare field around the world, making it patient-centered. This also means empowering healthcare professionals with digital innovation tools to reduce their workload and give patients more responsibility for their health. Therasync will be the first step towards this goal, showing how all this should be done. Our short-term goal is to become the first health tech unicorn in Estonia, making it an internationally successful company.

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