“Mental health is a deeply personal and important topic for me,” said Pedro Franceschi, Brex’s Co-Founder and Co-CEO. “ Since founding Brex, I’ve been deeply ingrained in the startup community. I’ve seen many founders succeed and build great companies, but I’ve also seen others quit prematurely and not reach their full potential because of the impact the job has on their mental health. It’s a sad and limiting situation for the tech ecosystem, and one that founders, investors, and executives should deeply care about. My hope is that Catharsis can help destigmatize mental health struggles and provide resources to help address these issues.”