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How Calm Built a Unicorn in Meditation
In this episode of Startup Stories, Lucas and Luna dive into how Calm turned a niche wellness concept into a billion-dollar meditation app. They trace the journey from co-founder Alex Tew's early internet projects to Calm's breakthrough with Sleep Stories narrated by celebrities like Matthew McConaughey. The conversation covers how Calm grew to over 100 million downloads by focusing on content quality and licensing deals, how it differentiated from Headspace through brand partnerships, and the strategic decision to go public via a SPAC merger in 2024. They also discuss the…
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