Daniel Shichor

About

I am the CEO of Mentalwell, working to tackle ADHD diagnosis and treatment at scale, and a PhD researcher at the London School of Economics, focusing on the cognitive, psychological, and behavioural aspects of cryptocurrency. With over a decade of founder experience, I have launched and scaled multiple products from initial ideas to millions of active users, and help other startups do the same.

Daniel Shichor Headshot

My Interests

Things I am currently working on:

  • Health-tech
  • Machine learning
  • Conceptual Metaphor Theory
  • Longevity medicine
  • Behavioural economics
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Ultra cycling
  • Mid-century design

My expertise lies in productionizing ML-heavy applications in the fields of travel-tech, AML, KYC, and health-tech. I focus on harnessing cutting-edge technologies to deliver scalable solutions, combining agile methodologies and real-world data validation.

Research

I am a PhD researcher in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. My research focuses on how people perceive and engage with cryptocurrency, and how these interactions differ from those with traditional forms of money. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, I explore the idea that the entirely virtual and decentralized nature of cryptocurrency challenges conventional concepts of money. By integrating big-data discourse analysis, quantitative experiments, and embodied cognition interventions, I aim to discover more effective methods for educating people about cryptocurrency and enhancing financial literacy.

Adventure

I am a life-long cyclist and a great lover of all things outdoor. I am particularly drawn to long, self-supported, multi-day challenges combining my passion for nature and endurance. Each adventure presents unique challenges, pushing me to overcome physical and mental barriers and learn more about myself. I often write about my adventures and have been featured in various cycling and lifestyle publications.

Far Ride
North London Dirt

Working With Me

I help companies in pre and early growth stages launch MVPs, find and validate product-market fit, secure fundraising, design and implement roadmaps, review and optimize product management processes, manage engineering and delivery teams, design scalable systems, provide near-shore software engineering solution and more. My approach focuses on lean development in quick cycles to not only build robust products but also achieve sustainable growth and market success.