Shiya Sagar
Hello, my name is Shiya Sagar, Co-Founder of HopeQure Wellness Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
I started my journey in the field of Applied Clinical Psychology as a graduate student at Pennsylvania State University, USA. As an international student from India, I experienced a world of differences whether it was food, language or culture. I feel having such a diverse background has helped me grasp more about my own potential.
As my hobby, I like spending time learning new activities. Currently, I am preparing for an upcoming golf tournament!
Company Name: HopeQure Wellness Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Location: Delhi, India
Operating since: 2017
Website: www.hopequre.com
Instagram: @hopequre
Tell us all about your company. What services do you offer?
At HopeQure.com, we provide video counselling sessions to clients through certified psychologists. We facilitate the counselling process from the comfort of their homes. We have set up an extensive research program to commercially implement the best available technology using AI, deep learning, and computer vision. In addition to this, we also provide corporate mental health programs to help grow employees' productivity, self-confidence, team unity, and job satisfaction.
Did you start the company with anyone else? Yes, Mr. Vivek Sagar.
How did you get the idea or concept for your company? What was your mission at the outset?
I started HopeQure with the vision of overcoming the global stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment. I believe that the ongoing research on the "Application of Technology in Mental Health Counselling" at HopeQure will act as a catalyst to facilitate ground-breaking changes in the field of diagnostics, patient care, and assessments, which will lead to higher standards and result-oriented mental health counselling.
What is the biggest obstacle you've had to overcome? The stigma around mental health.
What's your definition of success? Do you consider yourself a success? If not, when will you?
For me, success would be creating a significant positive impact in the area of mental health, where each and every person feels comfortable talking about their struggles and mental health experiences. At HopeQure, I envision a platform that provides affordability, confidentiality and high-quality treatment. HopeQure is currently India's first HIPAA certified mental health platform where we ensure utmost privacy for all client data and storage. I will consider myself successful the day we are able to reach the nooks and corners of the world to help urban, as well as rural populations, in recognizing the importance of mental health, and [are able to] help them seek therapy before it is too late.
What advice would you give to a woman starting out in your industry or starting her own company/organization?
Each and every person has their own journey which may be filled with unique accomplishments and challenges. However, the one trait to never give up on is being humble and filled with gratitude. The people who support us are the prominent reasons for building our self-esteem and [they] push us to give our best; the ones who don't support us, are the ones that make us inherently stronger to keep going.
Believe in yourself, believe in your vision and nothing can stop you!
Describe yourself in ONE word. Ambitious