Andy Puddicombe.

Andy Puddicombe is the Co-Founder of Headspace, the meditation and mental health app that has brought mindfulness to tens of millions of users worldwide.

Puddicombe, a former Buddhist monk who spent 10 years training in monasteries across Asia, co-founded Headspace in 2010 with Rich Pierson to make meditation accessible and approachable for everyday people. The app grew to over 70 million users in 190 countries and merged with Ginger, a mental health services company, to form Headspace Health in 2021. The combined entity provides both self-guided meditation and on-demand therapy and psychiatry services, creating a comprehensive mental health platform. Puddicombe's guided meditations have been praised for their clarity and accessibility, helping millions of people manage stress, anxiety, and sleep issues. He has authored multiple bestselling books and his TED Talk has been viewed millions of times. His ability to translate ancient contemplative practices into a modern, scalable technology business has made Headspace a cultural phenomenon and a pioneer in the digital mental health space.