Holding It Together: The Human Side of Startups

Marshall is an entrepreneur and Co-founder of Loffty, a mental health platform aimed at uplifting millions through comprehensive, accurate assessment and then referral to appropriate digital solutions and mental health professionals. He blends three decades of experience in startups, venture capital and business advisory across the mental health and SaaS sectors. He has also led teams in performance improvement consulting, served as a negotiator as a New Zealand trade diplomat at the WTO in Geneva, and spent time in private banking and venture capital. Marshall is a proud ambassador for THE REAL Mental Health Foundation.

Angela is a serial healthtech entrepreneur and the founder of Clearhead, a digital mental health platform. With a background as a paediatric doctor at Auckland Hospital, Angela brings a deep understanding of clinical care, combined with a passion for innovation and system-level change. She has held roles across the New Zealand healthcare system, including with the Ministry of Health and on several national and local health boards — particularly in healthcare information technology. Angela has led multiple research projects across biomedical and population health domains, and her work continues to champion integrated, consumer-centric healthcare solutions. 

Alex has a background in software, product design and psychology and has spent years at the intersection of tech and human behaviour. He is the author of Less Screen, More Life, a practical, personal, and research-backed guide to reclaiming attention, privacy, and peace of mind in a progressively digital world. Drawing from his own story and professional insight, Alex helps readers find a more balanced relationship with tech – one that enhances, rather than inhibits, the way we live.