We're on a mission to make brain health feel like the best part of your day.

Melern started in 2021 with a stubborn belief: the most powerful habits aren't the hardest ones — they're the ones you actually look forward to.

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It began with a sticky note.

Our founder, a cognitive scientist, kept a sticky note on her monitor: "Why is the stuff that's good for my brain so boring?" Meditation apps felt like chores. Brain-trainers felt like spreadsheets. Nothing sparked joy.

So we built the thing we wished existed — a daily ten-minute ritual that mixes real cognitive science with the delight of a good game. Something you'd choose over scrolling.

Today, Melern is a tiny, mighty studio designing playful tools that help people think clearer, feel calmer, and stay curious for life.

What we believe

Four principles we won't compromise on.

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Joy is not a gimmick

Fun isn't the sugar coating on the medicine — it's the active ingredient. Brains learn best when they're delighted, not drilled.

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Evidence over hype

Every feature traces back to peer-reviewed research. When the science is uncertain, we say so — loudly.

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Gentle, never guilty

No dark patterns, no streak-shaming, no rage-bait. Miss a day? We'll be here, cheering, tomorrow.

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Your mind is yours

We never sell your data. Your reflections and progress belong to you — full stop. Read our Privacy Policy.

The humans

Small team, big synapses

Dr. Lena Voss

Founder & Chief Brain

Tomás Iglesias

Head of Play (Design)

Amara Okafor

Lead Learning Scientist

Jonas Berg

Engineering & Privacy

A few happy milestones

2021 · The first sticky note

Melern is born in a co-working space with too much coffee and one very good idea.

2023 · 10,000 daily brains

Our memory and focus programs hit ten thousand daily users. We cry happy tears.

2024 · Science advisory board

Three neuroscientists join to keep us honest. The bar goes up.

2026 · 120,000+ and counting

Now in 40+ countries, still tiny, still obsessed with making brain health a joy.

Come build a better brain with us.

Whether you're here to learn or to join the team — we'd love to meet your mind.

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