Hi, I'm Helen!

From British Army soldier to wellbeing tech founder, I’m building Mello-Ai, a startup on a mission to reimagine health and happiness at work.

Serving in the Army taught me how to lead with purpose and showed me the power of mission-driven work, the impact it can have on people’s lives. That experience shapes how I build Mello, with clarity, resilience, and a deep commitment to creating something that truly helps others. That’s the heart behind Mello.

The Spark Behind Mello

After experiencing burnout myself, and watching those around me do the same, I started asking: Why do we have to step away from work to feel better? Why isn’t wellness part of the workday? Is another wellbeing app really the solution?

That’s why I created Mello, a proactive, intelligent wellbeing assistant that lives seamlessly inside the tools people already use, like Slack, Teams, and calendars.

Mello delivers micro-interventions that nurture mind, body, and soul, right when you need them the most.

What Mello Actually Does

All without disrupting your day, built into the tools you are already using and without adding to your to-do list.

What I’ve Done So Far

Over the past year, I’ve:

This journey has led me to an incredible next step: I’ve been accepted into Block Dojo, one of the UK’s most competitive venture builder programmes.

What’s Next, and Why I Need Your Help

Starting this September, for 12 weeks, it’ll be a full-time sprint to bring Mello to life with world-class support across product, tech, investment, and go-to-market strategy with Block Dojo and my visionary advisor.

But the programme is unpaid. While I give this everything I’ve got, I still need support covering basics, household bills, food, and travel to London.

That’s why I’m raising £5,000, to stay afloat while I push Mello to market and help thousands of people feel better and do better at work.

I’m inviting people who believe in Mello’s mission, and me as a founder, to support this critical phase.

Your support isn’t just a donation. It’s a stake in building a first-to-market product that will help people worldwide.

Thank You

I’ve fought hard for every opportunity so far, and I’m not stopping now.

As an original Mello cheerleader, you'll be forever recognised for the role you've played in making the workplace a happier, healthier place for others.

Thank you for reading, sharing, and being part of this journey.

— Helen

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