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Alex Tew

@tewy

5 years

Delighted to announce Calm has raised $88M at a $1 Billion valuation, becoming the world's first mental health unicorn! With this significant new funding led by TPG, we can accelerate our mission of improving the health and happiness of the world 🦄🚀

Meditation app Calm hits unicorn status with fresh $88 million funding | TechCrunch

Calm, the meditation and wellness app that launched back in 2012, has today announced the close of an $88 million Series B financing with a valuation of

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YC rejects that became $1B+ companies: SendGrid, Calm, Cameo

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@tewy

3 years

Calm has been downloaded 100M times - fun milestone!

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5 years

Apart from YC (which we got turned down from), this is basically what we did at Calm. Raised small $, kept team small, got profitable early. Then later we raised big $.

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@tewy

9 years

Launched The Million Dollar Homepage 10 years ago today.. how time flies! http://t.co/OMhpQZWX1K

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@tewy

3 years

Excited to share that @Calm has raised a $75M Series C at a $2B valuation. We're just getting started.

Calm Meditation App Hits $2 Billion Value With Lightspeed, Goldman Backing

Calm, maker of a meditation, sleep and relaxation app, doubled its valuation to $2 billion after raising capital from existing backers including Lightspeed Venture Partners, TPG and Insight Partners.

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@tewy

4 years

@profgalloway you are funny, and wrong. Calm has been profitable for years, with millions of happy paying customers. Never been dependent on VC cash.

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@tewy

4 years

With coronavirus spreading across the world, there is a mental health pandemic alongside the physical one. So we've made much of our premium @Calm content available for free on this page (no app download or sign-up required):

Calm Blog | The Essentials: Free mental health tools

The Essentials is a free collection of content and tools designed to help you take care of your mental health so you can stress less, sleep more, and feel better.

www.calm.com

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@tewy

6 years

Just woke up to the news that @calm is App of the Year. I'm speechless! Thank you to everyone who has supported @acton and me, and the whole Calm team, on this journey so far 💙

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@tewy

2 years

1/ big day for @Calm : - we've made our first acquisition - we're bringing in a new leader and I'm moving into a new role - we're announcing our next big product 👇

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@tewy

3 years

Funding announcements are fun milestones but THIS is ultimately what @Calm is all about

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@tewy

3 years

Me too :)

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@tewy

3 years

+ Unacademy Btw, I'm a big YC fan, this list is more a message for entrepreneurs who face rejection along the way... don't give up!

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@tewy

3 years

There is still a stigma around seeing a therapist. It partly stems from the notion that to need therapy, you must be broken and need fixing. In reality therapists are more like coaches, helping you to think better. Everyone could benefit from having a mind coach.

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@tewy

2 years

I will soon be auctioning a single NFT of The Million Dollar Homepage. Will be fun to see what happens.

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@tewy

5 years

Thrilled to welcome Matthew @McConaughey to @Calm as an investor and the narrator of our latest Sleep Story!

Matthew McConaughey Wants to Make You Fall Asleep, Partners With Calm App

The actor wants you to fall asleep to the sound of his voice.

variety.com

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@tewy

3 years

Has anyone created the NFT equivalent of The Million Dollar Homepage?

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@tewy

4 years

. @Harry_Styles recorded a Sleep Story for @calm and his fans are going wild. Now wondering if it will actually help them sleep! 😂🍉💤

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@calm

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Wednesday. #DreamWithHarry

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@tewy

6 years

Calm is currently the #19 Top Grossing app in the US App Store ( #8 if you exclude games) 🚀

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@tewy

3 years

10 years ago today launched with @coderholic .. it quickly got millions of visitors and was a catalyst for creating @Calm

Do Nothing for 2 Minutes

I just did nothing for 2 minutes. Can you?

www.donothingfor2minutes.com

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@tewy

4 years

It looks like @Harry_Styles fans have broken @calm - hopefully will be back up soon!

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Alex Tew

@tewy

8 months

any mental health startups out there specialising in helping people come off long-term antidepressants?

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@tewy

3 years

🥇💪

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@Apptopia

3 years

10 Highest Grossing Health & Fitness Apps in 2020, Worldwide 1. @calm 2. @MyFitnessPal 3. @Headspace 4. @Strava 5. @weightwatchers 6. @sweat - @kayla_itsines 7. @fitbit 8. @muscle_booster 9. @flotracker 10. @30DayFitness_

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@tewy

6 years

Excited to announce Calm has raised $27M led by Insight Venture Partners. Thanks to everyone who has supported us on the journey so far. We're just getting started!

Calm raises $27 million at $250 million valuation to grow its meditation app globally

Join gaming leaders live this May 20-21 in Los Angeles to examine the strategies needed to adapt and excel in an ever evolving landscape, featuring insights from leading voices and thought leaders in...

venturebeat.com

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@tewy

1 year

if you're interested in working at the intersection of AI and mental health, hit me up

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@tewy

5 years

#1 🤟

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@SensorTower

5 years

These are the Top Grossing Health & Fitness Apps for 2018:

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@tewy

4 years

Excited to partner with @AmericanExpress to offer a free year of Calm to all 47 million cardholders in the US!

Experience Calm

Relax with Calm, a simple mindfulness meditation app that brings clarity and peace of mind into your life

www.calm.com

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@tewy

2 years

One day having a coach for mental fitness will be just as accepted as having a coach for physical fitness.

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@tewy

3 years

8 hours of Zoom feels like 16 hours in the office

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@tewy

9 years

Meditation changed my life, so I created an app to help you meditate too. Try Calm and let me know how you get on! http://t.co/b3EJrN3hyy

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@tewy

4 years

. @Calm is partnering with @KingJames , one of the world's greatest athletes. We're hoping to inspire millions to take care of their minds. Here's the TV commercial we created together to kick things off! #mentalfitness

Train your Mind with LeBron James | :30s Commercial

Calm is teaming up with LeBron James to raise awareness about the importance of mental fitness. LeBron credits meditation, sleep, and a healthy mindset as th...

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@tewy

2 years

Calm was incorporated 10 years ago today. How time flies!

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@tewy

9 months

18 years old today.. adjusted for inflation, the $1,541,558.25 Homepage 😂

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@WebDesignMuseum

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Happy 18th Birthday Million Dollar Homepage! On August 26, 2005, Alex Tew, a British student, launched the Million Dollar Homepage, which soon became an example of successful viral marketing and an Internet phenomenon. #InternetHistory

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@tewy

3 years

What's the best way to buy a large $ amount of Bitcoin? Have not had a good experience with Coinbase.

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@tewy

3 years

Calm is apparently innovative () and a great place to work () 🥰

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@tewy

4 years

Our show with HBO is out next week! 😴✨

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@StreamOnMax

4 years

Finally, a show that encourages you to fall asleep while streaming 😴 A World of Calm is streaming October 1 on HBO Max, featuring sleep stories narrated by your favorite celebs.

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@tewy

3 years

like this if you love the internet

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@tewy

2 years

8 billion people take an average of 20,000 breaths every day But did you know that 99.9% of people don’t know to breathe properly Here are 15 tips on how to breathe for a better life:

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@tewy

2 years

I can't believe what is happening in Ukraine. My heart goes out to the people there, including many Calm team members.

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@tewy

11 years

Pro tip: when someone tweets about reaching inbox zero, send them an e-mail

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@tewy

4 years

This is the best article I've seen on how Covid spreads.

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@tewy

4 years

Dream job for the right person - Creative Director at Calm

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@tewy

2 years

Ur doing it fine, chill 😎

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@tewy

6 years

Excited to announce we’re investing $3M into XPresSpa and bringing Calm to airports across the US

Calm heads to the airport, invests $3 million in XpresSpa | TechCrunch

Wellness app Calm has today announced a $3 million equity investment in XpresSpa Group, a fast-spa service you may have noticed in your local airport.

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@tewy

4 years

Big day at Calm.. another exciting announcement: Kaiser Permanente is now offering Calm to its millions of members at no cost.

Kaiser Permanente

@aboutKP

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We now offer the @calm meditation and sleep app – at no cost to 11.5M members – to help improve their emotional well-being and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. #MentalHealthMonth

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@tewy

3 years

Twitter should try and buy Clubhouse, pronto.

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@tewy

5 years

Calm comes to Hollywood

Calm's Michael Acton Smith has come to Hollywood to put audiences to sleep

The ambitious plans of Michael Acton Smith, cofounder of the meditation app Calm.

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@tewy

2 years

Being well is an amazing gift. Cherish it!

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@tewy

6 years

Idea: build a new cryptocurrency where universal basic income is built in. Every month every citizen gets some coins. Verification a challenge though!

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@tewy

4 years

Pumped for @calm to be one of Fast Company's 50 most innovative companies in 2020!

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@tewy

4 months

who is the best product designer you know?

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@tewy

4 years

How much time has and will be wasted by humanity clicking on GDPR cookie acceptance buttons? 🤔

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@tewy

10 years

Introducing Million Dollar Homepage for Apple Watch http://t.co/0iJXlxvf3n

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@tewy

4 years

@calm @KingJames Here's some more info about our wide-ranging, multi-year partnership with LeBron:

LeBron James partners with Calm to improve your mental fitness - Fast Company

"Train Your Mind" will feature 10-minute segments focusing on mental fitness, covering topics including managing emotions, sleep, and maintaining balance.

www.fastcompany.com

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@tewy

7 years

Headspace just ripped off @calm 's flagship feature, The Daily Calm. Have they not listened to their own Creativity meditations? 😂

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@tewy

4 years

Had a lot of fun chatting to @HarryStebbings on @twentyminutevc about Calm, brand, viral growth and a lot more. Hope you enjoy!

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@tewy

3 years

+ Udemy

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@tewy

3 years

How Calm wants to be the Nike of mental fitness

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@tewy

3 years

Enjoyed chatting about @Calm on @CNBC earlier!

CNBC

@CNBC

3 years

“Anxiety and stress are on the rise and so we’ve been able to support millions of people with the tools that we offer,” says Alex Tew, co-CEO of meditation app Calm. He joins us to discuss its latest funding round, which valued the company at $2 billion.

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@tewy

2 years

5/ We're also today introducing Calm Health There is a global mental health crisis, and we need to provide more than the Calm app alone Calm Health will support mental health across the full spectrum of care We're going to be combining content, community, coaching and more

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@tewy

9 years

. @jason is the best angel investor you can have. He goes way beyond the extra mile. Do your best to get him invested in your startup!

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@tewy

2 years

my iphone is still haunted by that free u2 album

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@tewy

8 years

Did I get enough Calm pillows in this picture? 😂

The man behind the million-dollar homepage

How one man’s get-rich-quick scheme led him on a meditative journey worth millions

www.bbc.com

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@tewy

8 years

Calm has broken the top 150 highest grossing iPhone apps for the first time today (in USA). Exciting!

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@tewy

2 years

Elon Musk is the greatest entrepreneur in history

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@tewy

2 years

8/ Our goal is to solve the global mental health crisis Which is a big, hairy, audacious goal to have But it's customer stories like this that make trying worth it

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@tewy

6 years

I enjoyed chatting with @Jason recently about @calm 's growth and backstory. Hope you enjoy it too!

E868 Alex Tew, Calm: hypergrowth done well, making positive differe...

SIGN UP FOR TWIST EPISODES MAILING LIST: http://bit.ly/twistemailE868: Calm Co-founder Alex Tew shares lessons on hyper-growth done well, finding the right i...

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@tewy

2 years

So excited to welcome @JayShetty to @Calm with The Daily Jay, a 7 minute meditation packed with wisdom that anyone can fit into their day.

Calm

@calm

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A story. An insight. A meditation, An action. Welcome to the #DailyJay . Join best-selling author, purpose coach, health & wellness podcaster, and former monk @jayshetty for 7-minutes each day and create your best self. Try it today. Only on Calm 💙🔗

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@tewy

5 years

We made a video about working at Calm. Come join the team!

Join The Calm Team

Our mission is to make the world happier and healthier. We're the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation, with over 40 million downloads and over 700,00...

www.youtube.com

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@tewy

6 years

Excited that Calm is now available in German, with many more languages and markets coming soon! 🇩🇪🌍🚀

VentureBeat

@VentureBeat

6 years

Calm kicks off global expansion by launching its meditation platform in German by @psawers

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2 years

4/ I will step from Co-CEO into the new role of Executive Chairman In my new role I will work with David and Michael on the highest impact projects for Calm I will also spend more time in the area I love most: product innovation And maybe some viral marketing 😉

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@tewy

6 years

Agreed! @calm is required more than ever!

Gary Lineker

@GaryLineker

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Calm is required more than ever.

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@tewy

6 years

Excited for Calm to make the Inc. 5000 as the 19th fastest growing private company in America!

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@tewy

5 years

I would happily pay a flat monthly fee for access to all the top media outlets, like a Netflix for news. I think many others would too.

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@tewy

3 years

England!!!!!!!

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@tewy

2 years

Excited to bring mindful movement to Calm with the Daily Move!

Calm makes its first foray into physical activity and video content with new 'Daily Move' feature |...

Meditation app Calm has launched its first foray into physical activity with its new "Daily Move" short-form video series. The company says the new

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@tewy

2 years

I hope you have an awesome 2022. Happy new year!

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@tewy

3 years

Stripe will be a trillion dollar company, no doubt

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@tewy

2 years

No one is "self made"

Internal Tech Emails

@TechEmails

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Steve Jobs emails himself September 2, 2010

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The App That Monetized Doing Nothing

Inside the meteoric, chilled-out, totally paradoxical rise of Calm

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@tewy

5 years

Moby's new album is available today, exclusively on Calm!

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@tewy

8 years

Launched website 5 years ago today!

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@tewy

2 years

Idea: a service that periodically takes screenshots and videos of your app as it evolves. Like photo memories / timehop but for software projects.

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@tewy

3 years

What would the NFT of The Million Dollar Homepage be worth?

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@tewy

5 years

What’s something you discovered later in life that you wish you had discovered earlier?

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@tewy

3 years

It's actually a marathon of sprints.

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@tewy

2 years

what did i get done this week? i purchased 😂

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@tewy

3 years

Crypto is unstoppable.

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@tewy

5 years

🤣

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@tewy

5 years

Naval on Joe Rogan was 🔥

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@tewy

2 years

One big problem in the world is psychopaths ascending to power. How could that be prevented / made less likely?

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@tewy

7 years

The legendary @stephenfry has recorded a Sleep Story for the @calm app!

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@tewy

3 years

Welcome to @Calm , @Camila_Cabello and @ShawnMendes . Thank you for helping to shine a spotlight on the importance of mental wellness 💙 #mentalhealth #MHAM

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello Invite Relaxation, 'Mindfulness' with New Calm App Collab

On Monday, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello announced their partnership with the Calm App to provide relaxation sessions for Gen Z'ers

people.com

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@tewy

2 years

Apple are on another level!

Joe Pompliano

@JoePompliano

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The new Apple Watch commercial is WILD

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@tewy

7 years

i've just mass unfollowed everyone. this place is too depressing. (sorry to my actual friends - nothing personal). time to read a good book!

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@tewy

2 years

@jayshetty @calm Jay on CBS this morning talking about his new role at Calm as our Chief Purpose Officer

CBS Mornings

@CBSMornings

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Bestselling author and former monk @jayshetty is joining @calm as their Chief Purpose Officer. Starting today, he will be leading daily meditations that are designed to become a part of each listener’s “lifestyle” — and he says anyone can do it.

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@tewy

5 years

Jeff Warren teaches meditation in a super refreshing and fun way in our newest course. Check it out!

Calm

@calm

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Introducing How to Meditate: A simple 30-day program for everyone. With humor and a no-nonsense approach to mindfulness, Jeff Warren guides you through the tools you need to make meditation a habit. Get to know Calm’s newest instructor here:

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@tewy

5 years

Is there an app that creates an automatic personal journal from all your photos, gps, social activity, weather, news, etc? I would love that.

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@tewy

4 years

Who’s the best executive coach in Silicon Valley?

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@tewy

7 years

Excited to bring Calm to colleges across the US!

Calm

@calm

7 years

Move over, @snapchat . There’s a new app taking over the college scene, & the only filter is a warm & radiant smile.

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