About us

Our mission is to enable the world to work healthier, together.

“Mental health issues account for more than 70% of all disability costs (MHCC, 2020) and employee turnover. We know that managers play a pivotal role in shaping both the client and employee experience. By equipping managers at all levels with the support and tools to lead effectively, we bolster businesses, ensuring they are stronger, more secure, and ready to conquer the ever-evolving challenges of our time.”

Justin Lessard-Wajcer, Ph.D.c President, Founder, Nurau inc.

Vanier Scholar (2021) | Entrepreneur of the Year (C2, 2021) | Young Philanthropist of
the Year (2020) | Canada's Most Promising Young innovators (CBC, 2016) | Quebec
Personality of the Year (Urbania, 2020)

Elevating the manager experience.

A hyper-personalized experience: Through personalized 24/7 recommendations, community support, and access to live evidence-based 15-minute power-trainings, we equip every managers with the knowledge, tools and support they need to prevent their daily uncertainties and stress.

Built to transform managers: By fusing the power of technology with the essence of genuine human connection, Nurau delivers a transformative learning solution that propels every manager and business to new heights.

A unified experience HR professionals can rely on : Nurau consolidates all wellness programs, employee handbooks, collective labor agreements, and employee policies into a centralized platform that generates personalized recommendations and scalable support.

Workforce intelligence : With dynamic reporting and comprehensive trend analysis, organizations gain invaluable insights into the challenges their managers face directly from the ground up. This enables them to have a deeper understanding of the real issues at hand and make informed decisions to drive positive change.

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Customer & Press ❤️

“We have never been more excited for a corporate solution before." - Hotel Manager, Germains Hôtels

“The missing key to training and supporting managers from the store-level up!” - VP HR, Ardene inc.

“The new Uber for Corporate Wellbeing” - Les Affaires Journal

“One of the most promising startups in the ecosystem.” - C2 Montréal/ Startup Montréal

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100% Science-Driven

We are a team of internationally renowned scientists and passionate research students specializing in management science, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and emotional intelligence collaborating to empower organizations and society.

Our goal is to provide a deep understanding of the challenges surrounding workplace well-being and productivity in today's fast-paced world.

We are committed to delivering actionable insights that enable HR professionals, managers, and employees to navigate the complexities of the present and drive innovation in our product offering.

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Dr. Sylvain Authier

Mentor

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Justin Lessard-Wajcer, Ph.D.(c)

Chief Executive Officer, Founder

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Saba Saremi

Chief Operating Officer

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Sonia Israel

CTO

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Vivienne Smith, Ph.D. (c)

Chief Research Officer

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Jean-François Côté

Head of Financing

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Claude MacDonald, RCC, MBA

Business development manager, B2B specialist

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Noémie André

Think Tank member & writer

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Samantha Lantagne

Facilitator / Owl

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Tassadit Ouiddir

Facilitator / Owl

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Lamar Elimbo

Frontend Developer

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Lynn Carrière

Accountant

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Thomas Dion-Grondin

Software Developper

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Sydney Shulkin

Project Coordinator

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Rosi Abitbol, M.D.

Think Tank member

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Russell Clayton, PhD

Think Tank member

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Me. Ava Chisling

Legal Counsel

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Holden Wajcer

Creative development / Editor

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Anne No, MBA, Eng.

Director, Eastern Canada, RBCx

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Fil D'Urbano, CRHA

Chief Mindfulness Officer, Ardene

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Linda Melikian, MBA

Strategic Initiatives, Office of the President, Sun Life

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Brian Collins

Former Walt Disney Imagineer, Global Innovation Consultant

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Dr. Sylvain Authier

Mentor

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Joëlle Carpentier, PhD

Professor-Researcher at the UQAM School of management science

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Marie-Laurence Godon, CRHA

Sr HR Advisor, Training & Change Management, Ardene

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Neil Murdoch

International Advisory Board, Desautels Global Expert; Chief Operating Officer, Aston Hill

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Robi Guha

Co-Owner, TLM tech solutions

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