I’m the co-founder of Beyond, a tech start-up that is using wearable technology (e.g., smartwatches) and biometric data (e.g., heart rate) to recognize and reduce stress in real-time (meaning in the moment when you experience the stress).
We’re in the Alpha testing phase of product development (meaning early stage) and are looking for people who experience stress on a regular basis to help us evaluate v1.0 of the product. Testing would require and involve the following:
- An iPhone 5 or 6 onto which you will download the Beyond app.
- A heart rate chest strap with Bluetooth capabilities. If you don’t have one, you can buy a wahoo chest strap ($60). You can return it for a full refund (no questions asked) within 30 days of purchase after using it for the testing.
- Complete a brief pre-test survey about your experiences with stress.
- The testing phase will last 7 days during which you would wear the chest strap and use the Beyond app to recognized and reduce stress during your daily life.
- Complete a post-test survey in which you assess your experience with the Beyond app.
If you are interested in participating, please visit the Beyond website and submit your email address. You will be contacted with further instructions when we are ready to begin Alpha testing.
