An investigation into Mindstrong’s unraveling, Cerebral layoffs, and DEA looks to restrict telehealth

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Inside Mindstrong’s unraveling

Mental health tech startup Mindstrong generated instant buzz when it launched in 2017 with a plan to develop a “digital biomarker” that could analyze a person’s typing and scrolling patterns on a smartphone to gain insight into their mental state. That pitch drew $160 million from Silicon Valley’s top investors, such as General Catalyst and Optum Ventures. A star-studded executive team — including Tom Insel, Paul Dagum, and Rick Klausner — drew formidable research and tech talent from companies like Google.

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