Michael Barbella, Managing Editor06.08.23
Jean-Michel Fournier has joined Muse (Interaxon) as CEO and board member, succeeding Derek Luke, who is now an advisor to the firm. Fournier brings a wealth of experience in scaling high-growth companies and driving innovation in the health and wellness space.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jean-Michel to Interaxon,” said Interaxon Board Chair Lally Rementilla, managing partner, IP-Backed Financing, at BDC Capital. “His track record of building and leading successful companies in the digital wellness and healthcare space, combined with his passion for using technology to improve people’s lives, makes him the ideal leader to guide Interaxon through its next phase of growth.”
Fournier most recently worked at BODi, a digital wellness and nutrition subscription company, where he served as president of Corporate Development and Strategic Partnerships. He also served as CEO of Les Mills Media, part of Les Mills International, one of the world's largest active fitness and wellness communities. Prior to this, Fournier was co-founder and CEO of the mobile and computer vision platform BitGym, and held several senior executive roles at UnitedHealth Group and Hewlett Packard.
“I am honored to be joining Interaxon at such an inflection point in the company’s history,” Fournier stated. “With its patented mEEG platform, Interaxon has firmly established itself as a global leader in the brain health and neurotechnology space. I’m excited to work with the team to drive even greater growth and support innovation that helps millions of people improve their mental health and well-being.”
Interaxon’s cornerstone product, the Muse headband, uses electroencephalography (EEG) sensors to monitor brain activity and provide real-time feedback to users about their mental state, including their level of focus, relaxation, and stress. The Muse headband has been used by individuals, researchers, and clinicians to improve mindfulness, mental health practices, and support neuroscience research and innovation. With Fournier at the helm, Interaxon is poised to expand its reach and impact, with a focus on developing new products and strategic partnerships that leverage the power of brain-sensing technology to address a wide range of health and wellness challenges.
“Jean-Michel’s experience and expertise in the wellness and healthcare industries will be invaluable as we continue to grow and innovate at Interaxon,” Interaxon Co-founder/Chief Evangelist Officer Ariel Garten said. “We are excited to see the impact he will have on our company, our customers, and our mission of empowering people to live healthier, happier lives.”
Interaxon is a neurotechnology company specializing in developing brain computer interfaces (BCIs) and state-of-the-art experiences through the production of research-grade EEG headbands and related software applications. The company was founded in 2007 by neuroscientists, engineers, and designers with the goal of advancing neuroscience research and helping individuals build a rewarding meditation practice. Interaxon is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and has a global reach, with customers in more than 100 countries.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jean-Michel to Interaxon,” said Interaxon Board Chair Lally Rementilla, managing partner, IP-Backed Financing, at BDC Capital. “His track record of building and leading successful companies in the digital wellness and healthcare space, combined with his passion for using technology to improve people’s lives, makes him the ideal leader to guide Interaxon through its next phase of growth.”
Fournier most recently worked at BODi, a digital wellness and nutrition subscription company, where he served as president of Corporate Development and Strategic Partnerships. He also served as CEO of Les Mills Media, part of Les Mills International, one of the world's largest active fitness and wellness communities. Prior to this, Fournier was co-founder and CEO of the mobile and computer vision platform BitGym, and held several senior executive roles at UnitedHealth Group and Hewlett Packard.
“I am honored to be joining Interaxon at such an inflection point in the company’s history,” Fournier stated. “With its patented mEEG platform, Interaxon has firmly established itself as a global leader in the brain health and neurotechnology space. I’m excited to work with the team to drive even greater growth and support innovation that helps millions of people improve their mental health and well-being.”
Interaxon’s cornerstone product, the Muse headband, uses electroencephalography (EEG) sensors to monitor brain activity and provide real-time feedback to users about their mental state, including their level of focus, relaxation, and stress. The Muse headband has been used by individuals, researchers, and clinicians to improve mindfulness, mental health practices, and support neuroscience research and innovation. With Fournier at the helm, Interaxon is poised to expand its reach and impact, with a focus on developing new products and strategic partnerships that leverage the power of brain-sensing technology to address a wide range of health and wellness challenges.
“Jean-Michel’s experience and expertise in the wellness and healthcare industries will be invaluable as we continue to grow and innovate at Interaxon,” Interaxon Co-founder/Chief Evangelist Officer Ariel Garten said. “We are excited to see the impact he will have on our company, our customers, and our mission of empowering people to live healthier, happier lives.”
Interaxon is a neurotechnology company specializing in developing brain computer interfaces (BCIs) and state-of-the-art experiences through the production of research-grade EEG headbands and related software applications. The company was founded in 2007 by neuroscientists, engineers, and designers with the goal of advancing neuroscience research and helping individuals build a rewarding meditation practice. Interaxon is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and has a global reach, with customers in more than 100 countries.
