Michael Acton Smith

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Michael Acton Smith

Founder

In addition to Mind Candy, a transmedia toy company that spawned the hit virtual pet world Moshi Monsters, Michael Acton Smith is the fun maker behind Perplex City, Firebox, Berwickstock, Silicon Drinkabout, and Calm.com.

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Most Innovative Companies

Matthew McConaughey is helping Calm users fall asleep. LeBron James is training their minds

The meditation app was downloaded 60 million times last year, with two new users joining almost every second.

Matthew McConaughey is helping Calm users fall asleep. LeBron James is training their minds

How Calm is going beyond an app to promote meditation and mindfulness

Calm cofounder Michael Acton Smith took the stage at the Fast Company Grill with Matthew McConaughey to explain his mission for “mental fitness.”

How Calm is going beyond an app to promote meditation and mindfulness

Impact

The pitchforks are coming if we don’t reform capitalism, says Davos founder

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News

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Co.Design

Why this drive-through restaurant could be the future of fine dining

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Work Life

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Perspective: Why many programs targeting POC founders end up feeling predatory

Fidelity executive: Young investors are engaged, but women remain risk-averse