S2E2: Keith Wakeman <> SuperBetter: the power of living gamefully for over 1m players
Description
Joining us for Episode 2 is Keith Wakeman, CEO of SuperBetter.
SuperBetter is regularly listed as the gold standard example of health & wellbeing gamification on the planet, with numerous reviews and the World Economic Forum named SuperBetter as 1 of 14 top innovators globally in youth mental health.
In this episode we talk through SuperBetter's creation by Jane McGonnagal, repurposing of game playing as a framework for mental wellbeing, the role of psychology of gameplay in all aspects of life, leveraging the 'challenge mindset' we naturally take on in games applied to health & wellbeing, plus the innovation, business and pricing strategies in developing a successful gamified health solution. Buckle up. It's quite the episode!
Keith has led the development & launch of over $1 billion of new products in the health, wellness & food industries. As CEO & Co-Founder, he leads the expansion of SuperBetter to address the global mental health crisis among youth and young adults.
SuperBetter is a digital education & mental wellbeing company. They are a global leader in using the psychology of game play to empower people to overcome obstacles & achieve their goals. Over 1 million people have played SuperBetter.
SuperBetter was created by world-renowned game designer Jane McGonigal.
https://superbetter.com/