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Re:Meditate in front of your computer with Calm by buckbova on Wednesday February 26, 2014 @03:00PM (#7307257)
I like the images. Seems like something you'd see on those wall screens of the future.

Is there a business model for this, possibly subscription based in the future?

They have job postings:

http://www.calm.com/jobs

"We're a small start-up with a big mission: to reduce stress and increase calm in an increasingly stressed-out world. We're just starting out, and we're looking for talented and driven folks to join us.

On offer is a competitive salary, meaningful equity, great benefits, holiday when you need it and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives. We're based in San Francisco's SOMA district and all roles are based here in our office."

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Re:Meditate in front of your computer with Calm by bduerst on Wednesday February 26, 2014 @04:03PM (#7307782)
Is it weird that the visuals are the part that has me most excited about this site?

This would be awesome on chromecast.

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Re:Meditate in front of your computer with Calm by dirkk0 on Saturday March 01, 2014 @11:09AM (#7324677)
That was my first impression, too.
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Re:Meditate in front of your computer with Calm by ebahnx on Wednesday February 26, 2014 @03:01PM (#7307269)
I tried the 2-minute session, and it really felt great. Also had the same concern about long-term business model though.
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Re:Meditate in front of your computer with Calm by natural219 on Wednesday February 26, 2014 @03:53PM (#7307691)
Wow, I love the irony.
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Re:Meditate in front of your computer with Calm by thatthatis on Wednesday February 26, 2014 @04:19PM (#7307930)
Perhaps I'm having a dumb day. Where's the irony?
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Re:Meditate in front of your computer with Calm by natural219 on Wednesday February 26, 2014 @04:24PM (#7307964)
It's a startup. Startups are notoriously hustle-and-bustle.
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Re:Meditate in front of your computer with Calm by bpp198 on Wednesday February 26, 2014 @04:53PM (#7308266)
Companies like this still need to be made by talented people.

I know the founder of Calm, he's extremely laid back and great to work for.

You have to believe in the vision of a company to work there and this will be no different for Calm. It'll take the right kind of mentality to succeed at a place that puts reducing stress at the forefront of its mission.

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Re:Meditate in front of your computer with Calm by fderp on Thursday February 27, 2014 @11:46AM (#7313182)
Yes, it's completely impossible that this company has its own corporate culture, they're probably exactly like every other startup (to a laughable stereotype). Working 500 hour weeks, literally paid in peanuts, and if you go on a date instead of pushing a bugfix they crucify you.
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Re:Meditate in front of your computer with Calm by akman on Friday February 28, 2014 @01:13AM (#7317471)
iOS app has subscription-based guided meditations
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