"I used to think burnout was bullshit. Then my CEO took me to hospital for anxiety"

As a fresh arrival on the Barcelona startup scene, Tim Cakir felt energised by his new role as Head of Marketing. But the pressure of hustle culture would lead to his first panic attack—and his boss rushing him to hospital.

Created as part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, exploring Oliva users’ most common wellbeing focus: anxiety.

Tim Cakir is CEO at TaskDrive, a company specialising in qualified sales leads. He’s gained experience across a range of startups, and now hosts masterclasses & workshops on growth, leadership, and beyond to empower others.

Oliva is the employee mental wellbeing platform for companies who want to properly care for their people, and help them grow.

By combining proper therapy courses, coaching (the good kind), dedicated support for managers, and mental fitness classes—all led by a curated team of top professionals—Oliva helps employees respond to whatever hurdles life throws at them: big or small, at work and beyond.