Entrepreneur Adam Lippin believes deeply in the transformative power of authentic human connection. As the founder and CEO of HearMe, Adam’s on a mission to make mental health support accessible, affordable and immediate. Being a yoga and meditation practitioner for over 20 years, Adam says, “there’s a transcendence that comes from being truly heard, seen, and validated by another human being. Being seen for who we really are, as a whole person, without judgment. There aren’t many opportunities for this magical connection in daily life, even though we’re surrounded by people who are also yearning for these things every day. So, I helped build a platform for making these connections possible whenever we need them. Before HearMe, Adam’s first wellness venture began in 2016, when he founded Cuddlist with co-founder and consent expert Madelon Guinazzo. Cuddlist is an international cuddling service with over 3,000 trained cuddliest practitioners who have completed over 50,000 sessions. After the success of Cuddlist, Adam launched HearMe in 2018 with the same core value that connection is a fundamental human necessity. Starting with 50 listeners, HearMe now has over 8,000 and continues to grow and receive recognition.