Obi Felten, noted for being the founder and CEO of Flourish Labs, is a visionary businesswoman and supporter of mental health. Obi, a company on a mission to democratize mental health assistance, will use technology to expand peer help, make it affordable, and make it available to everyone.

Obi held a senior position at X (previously Google X), Alphabet's renowned "moonshot factory" and innovation lab, before joining Flourish Labs. She oversaw ground-breaking technology projects like Loon (internet from balloons), Wing (air delivery by drone), and Malta (sustainable energy storage using molten salt) as the Head of Getting Moonshots Ready for Contact with the Real World. More recently, Obi entered the field of mental health technology by establishing and directing Amber, a project that measures anxiety and depression using brain-based biomarkers and machine learning.

She served as Google's Director of Consumer Marketing for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for part of Obi's successful career. She effectively launched and accelerated the growth of Google Maps, Chrome, and Android while working there, resulting in millions of users. Obi was also essential in the development of Campus, Google's platform for tech entrepreneurs. She was a key player in establishing a major UK retailer's e-commerce operation before joining Google. She also served as a strategic consultant and oversaw eToys.com's development into Germany during the dotcom boom.

In addition to her business endeavors, Obi is a board member for Marathon Health, a provider of primary care clinics for employers, and Springer Nature, a global publisher of academic and educational materials. She contributes to the UK NHS Best For You youth mental health project by sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for mental health. Obi has served in a number of board positions for start-ups and nonprofits, demonstrating her dedication to having a good effect..

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