Shimmer

tl;dr: After facilitating over 45,000 1:1 ADHD Coaching sessions, we’ve designed Shimmer 2.0, a suite of AI features to support the coaching journey. This isn’t another chatbot or copilot, it’s a suite of embedded AI tools that amplifies the human connection between member & coach—helping members get more out of sessions and between sessions.

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Hi YC family! 👋

We’re Chris & Vikram, and we’re building Shimmer. Our mission is for every individual with ADHD to reach their full potential, their way. Shimmer ADHD Coaching was born in 2022 after I (Chris) was diagnosed with ADHD and was frustrated with the lack of affordable, quality behavioral coaching solutions. Since then, we’ve grown tremendously, building the #1 ADHD Coaching Platform recommended by HCPs, therapists, and psychiatrists across North America.

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❌ The Challenge

At Shimmer, we’ve run over 45,000 ADHD coaching sessions. Each session is packed with “aha” moments—but as soon as they’re over, life pulls you in a million directions and those insights slip away. To add to this, the week is often lost from lack of accountability and members come into sessions scrambling to remember the past week. Overall, for people with ADHD, it’s hard to consistently hold onto what you learn, recognize bigger patterns, or stay on track day to day. Why?

1. 🚧 Our working memory challenges makes it hard to remember sessions. Even the best breakthroughs vanish without a simple way to capture and revisit them.
2. 👹 We’re focused on the present & don’t always see the bigger picture (or future). Without a clear record, it’s tough to connect recurring themes or measure real progress.
3. 🍬 We lose momentum between sessions. A coach can’t be there 24/7—and ADHD brains need constant nudges to stay motivated.

✨ The Solution

Shimmer 2.0 is our new AI-powered “second brain,” doing what ADHD brains were never designed to do. Shimmer 2.0 automatically captures and organizes all your coaching insights, so you can finally spot the patterns, stay accountable, and turn each breakthrough into real-world action—even when your coach isn’t around. Here’s a bit on how it works:

1. AI-Powered Session Summaries: Shimmer 2.0’s AI automatically recaps each session’s main points and action items, so you can easily revisit breakthroughs without piecing together scattered notes.

   

2. Action Insights & Progress Tracking: Visually map out your weekly actions, highlight patterns, and keep yourself accountable.

   

3. History (Second Brain): View your entire journey in one place & instantly look up specific topics from past sessions and spot recurring themes at a glance.

   

4. Smart Search: Lastly, my personal favorite—Ask your “second brain” the hard questions, like: “What strategies have worked for me?”, “What did my coach say about procrastination?”, “What should I be proud of”?

   

Check out how Shimmer 2.0 weaves AI into your everyday coaching experience, amplifying the power of expert human coaching.

🙏 ASKS

• Try Shimmer (or share w/ a friend), start with an ADHD coach here. 25% off your first month (e-mail chris@shimmer.care if you want a founder-focused coach)
• Read our full blog post and support our Product Hunt Launch