- OYE was founded in 2021 by J Balvin, Patrick Dowd, Isaac Lee and Mario Chamorro.
- Startup is a creative wellness app for everyone.
- OYE aims to empower global youth with affordable wellness tools and resources to feel better, grow personally and build community.
Website: https://oye.co/
What is OYE?
OYE is a state-of-the-art bilingual interactive wellness app for everyone that was co-founded by J Balvin, Patrick Dowd, Isaac Lee and Mario Chamorro. The startup aims to empower global youth with affordable wellness tools and resources to feel better, grow personally and build community wherever they are.
Through exclusive content and daily wellness practices in Spanish and English, OYE facilitates the balance between emotional well-being, physical health and interpersonal relationships.
“J Balvin is our co-founder and Chief Dream Officer. From the streets of Medellín to Silicon Valley, from local radio stations to the biggest stages in the world, Jose is our partner on purpose, helping us to dream big, listen and grow together.”
Who founded OYE?
OYE was founded in 2021 by J Balvin, Patrick Dowd, Isaac Lee and Mario Chamorro.
José Álvaro Osorio Balvín, also known as J Balvin, is a Colombian singer. As one of the best-selling Latin music artists, with sales of over 35 million records worldwide, he is known as the “Prince of Reggaeton”. J Balvin wanted to create a platform for everyone to use, including daily wellness exercises, after his own mental health journey.
“Neighborhood friends from Pacifica, California, Mario and Patrick co-founded OYE with Jose and journalist Isaac Lee. Together, they channel their expertise in social entrepreneurship, culture and technology to help OYE grow carefully.”
Want to be featured as TechRound’s Startup of the Week? Learn more about this weekly feature and how to get involved here.
How does Startup help people?
OYE’s content and daily wellness practices in English and Spanish help users feel better, transform their emotions, become creative and embody the future.
- My Mind – Change your mood with guided reflections.
- My Body – Transform your feelings with movement.
- My people – Improve your relationships through listening.
“Inspired by our co-founder J Balvin’s personal journey, advocacy for mental health and a desire to make a difference, our Pan American team is working together to help the world feel better.”
Who leads the Welfare Council?
Carlos, J Balvin’s therapist, leads OYE’s wellness council, helping to empower global youth with accessible wellness tools and resources to feel better, grow personally, and build community.
“One of Latin America’s leading therapists and researchers, Carlos personally mentored José on his journey towards emotional well-being, creativity and impact. Now he is channeling his experience to help people feel better and feel better with OYE.”
