The gro app

An app for university students that provides them with the tools they need to monitor & improve their mental health.

Biomarkers

Accurate Mental Health Insights Through Voice Analysis

The Gro app uses groundbreaking technology to deliver comprehensive anxiety and depression assessments, all from just a few moments of voice analysis. Skip lengthy questionnaires like the PHQ and GAD—our results are just as accurate, offering a faster, more convenient way to gain valuable mental health insights.

Planner

A Smarter, AI-Powered Planner

The Gro app offers a revolutionary planner designed specifically for university students. With seamless integration into university LMS systems and the ability to consolidate multiple planners, it simplifies academic management. Plus, a virtual AI assistant helps organize assignments, create study plans, and suggests activities to boost mental health—empowering students to stay on top of their workload while maintaining well-being.

Mental Health Tools

Therapist-Backed Tools, Accessible to Everyone

The Gro app provides students with daily writing prompts, mindfulness exercises, and a wide range of evidence-based tools from therapies like CBT, ACT, IPT, PST, DBT, and more. These powerful resources offer immediate support, especially for those facing long waitlists at university counseling centers—helping students manage their mental health without delay.

Guidance

Prioritize What Matters: Empowering Students to Succeed in All Areas of Life

gro has identified the core areas essential to a student’s well-being—Academic, Financial, Spiritual, Physical, Mental, Self-Care, and Relationships. The Gro app empowers students to set meaningful goals and create actionable plans to thrive in each of these key areas, helping them manage their mental health while fostering a balanced, healthy, and happy university experience.

Transformative

Bringing It All Together

The gro app integrates all its features into a seamless planner designed to help students prioritize what truly matters, stay disciplined, and thrive mentally. With an intelligent, AI-powered companion offering accountability, students can focus on their goals while receiving support to identify life patterns, change behaviors, and build emotional resilience. This app is the ultimate tool for staying on track and fostering well-being.

Meet Our Amazing Team

A group of individuals passionate about creating a better world for young people.

Our Devoted Team

Beau Freeman – CoFounder/CEO

Beau created groplanners while studying at UVU, combining his sales and marketing experience with a passion for helping others. He’s dedicated to finding effective solutions for mental health, believing the right tools can help master mental illness.

Chandler Higley - CoFounder/CTO

Chandler is a tech guru. A new up-and-coming software engineer. With the experience and drive to use technology to improve people’s lives.

Michaela Thackery - CoFounder/COO

Michaela is passionate about using technology to make mental health support more accessible. As the lead researcher behind gro, she bridges evidence-based therapies with tech-driven solutions. Her mission is to simplify managing anxiety and depression through intuitive tools. Michaela is also committed to supporting mental wellness in her community, particularly for young adults navigating challenging transitions.