Thinkie: Shaving Off Years of Brain Age in 3 Months
What Thinkie Does:
Thinkie is a brain-training app-device combo that gives real-time feedback to improve cognitive health. Created by neuroscientists over three decades, Thinkie’s research shows that consistent use for 3 months can reduce your brain’s age by 3.7 years on average. Yes, it’s basically Botox for your brain—but without the needles.
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What’s Currently Going on in the Industry?
The brain training market is booming, and Thinkie isn’t the only game in town. Competitors like Lumosity, Elevate, and Peak are also throwing their hats into the neuroplasticity ring. Add some wearable gadgets like NeuroNation and BrainTap, and you’ve got a rapidly expanding industry. The global market for cognitive assessment and training was valued at $5.35 billion in 2022 and is expected to skyrocket to $54.04 billion by 2031. That’s what happens when people realize their brains are worth the same level of care as their abs.
Company Birth Story
Founder Kota Ageiwa got the idea for Thinkie while watching his grandfather, a once-active farmer and military man, slip into the fog of dementia. His grandfather’s gradual cognitive decline wasn’t just sad—it was heartbreaking. Kota realized that dementia doesn’t hit like a bolt of lightning; it’s more like a slow drizzle that erodes your sense of self. Inspired by his grandfather's struggles, Kota built Thinkie to give people a fighting chance against cognitive decline, so they don’t have to experience that same slow fade.
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The Solution
Thinkie is not just an app—it’s a cognitive sherpa for your brain. First, you get a baseline "Brain Age" score. Then, through monthly brain checks and neuroscientist-approved brain games, Thinkie tracks your progress. The app adapts to how you’re doing, so if you’re improving, it throws harder challenges your way. If you’re slacking off, it nudges you with easier exercises. It’s like having a personal trainer, but for your memory, focus, and problem-solving skills.
Brain Age Score: Establish where your brain stands with cognitive tests.
Regular Brain Checks: Track your brain’s evolution, or lack thereof.
Brain Games: Neuroscientist-designed activities that adapt to your progress.
Data Analysis: Thinkie’s data lets you see those cognitive gains in action.
Feedback & Adjustment: Personalized feedback to keep you sharp without overloading your circuits.
Why You Should Try Them Out
You work out to keep your body in shape, so why wouldn’t you do the same for your brain? Thinkie’s real-time neurofeedback and personalized brain games make it easier to keep your brain as sharp as your startup ideas. Plus, if knocking off a few brain years doesn’t sound good to you, are you even paying attention?
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Why You Should Invest
Here’s the deal: the brain training industry is exploding, with a projected growth rate of 29.3% per year until 2031. As awareness of cognitive health rises—thanks to the aging population and increased stress—Thinkie is poised to ride that wave straight to the top. Investors should note Thinkie’s unique combo of hard science, personalization, and user engagement. It's not just about getting smarter; it's about staying relevant in a market that’s growing faster than you can say “cognitive decline.”
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