SXSW INNOVATION AWARDS FINALIST: alphabeats
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In this edition of our finalist series, we spotlight Jorrit DeVries the CEO of alphabeats, which will be showcasing its innovation in the Audio Experience category. Traveling from Laguna Beach, Jorrit is ready to compete and make an impact at SXSW.
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SXSW: What does alphabeats do?
DEVRIES: alphabeats is like a HIIT-workout for the brain. We help athletes reach peak performance by combining music and neurofeedback. Using real-time feedback, we boost alpha brainwaves up to 33%, the key to staying focused, getting in the zone, and recovering faster. All with the music you love.
SXSW: What inspired this project?
DEVRIES: Mental performance is usually neglected within the training regimen of an athlete, but is often quoted as the key to success. alphabeats developed the tech to make mental performance accessible, fun and measurable. Today, the mind AND body can be trained, yielding better results and faster recovery.
SXSW: What made you decide to enter this product in the SXSW Innovation Awards?
DEVRIES: The diversity of the SXSW audience, the melting pot of music, media and tech, makes us feel right at home. This stage offers us a place to talk and showcase our tech.
SXSW: Why should people come see you at the Innovation Awards Showcase on Saturday, March 8?
DEVRIES: If they want to experience alphabeats for themselves, they can jump into our demo for 2 minutes of focus and flow training, using their favorite music.
SXSW: Over the last few years, many of the most compelling finalists for the SXSW Innovation Awards have been socially impactful. In what ways do you think your entry impactful?
DEVRIES: Stress is the biggest epidemic of life our time, according the WHO. alphabeats delivers real results in stress reduction and can play a big role going forward. Our mission is to make mental performance training accessible for everyone.
SXSW: When you are in Austin for SXSW 2025...will you eat breakfast tacos or BBQ? And why?
DEVRIES: I'll skip breakfast to be able to double up on BBQ, how's that?!
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