When my husband and I got together to build Benes Companies, I took the role of Technology Lead (AKA Chief Technology Officer, CTO). Below are the latest 12 posts we have written at Benes Companies about our health technology called The Care We Need Website.
- by Tenay BenesThe analysis from the University of Colorado Boulder validated expectations about user needs for The Care We Need Website. Experienced users desired all features, while newcomers preferred simpler solutions. Findings confirmed that experience with chronic illness was the primary factor influencing feature usefulness, leading to a robust product development roadmap.
- by Tenay BenesTenay shares insights from user testing of The Care We Need website, designed for individuals navigating complex illnesses. Four testers appreciated features like the Health Timeline and the AI-assisted search but noted areas for improvement. Most preferred a subscription model around $15-20/month, emphasizing user control over data privacy.
- by Tenay BenesHi! Tenay here. As you know, I’m building a health website that improves complex illness health outcomes in the U.S.. Complex illnesses include chronic, developmental, congenital, rare, genetic, and event-triggered illnesses. I’m looking for three types of people who are willing to test its features and give me feedback. The whole experience will take one […]
- by Tenay BenesAnnouncing a second opportunity to be interviewed to support the research we are conducting with the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps program for Tenay’s Masters Program at University of Colorado Boulder. We are seeking: Interested parties can click the scheduler below to schedule a 30 minute interview at a time that is convenient for them […]
- by Tenay BenesMy first day of graduate classes at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Department of Information Science is complete. “What is information science?” you ask? Information science is the study of how information is created, organized, stored, managed, retrieved, shared, and used. It’s an interdisciplinary field that draws from computer science, library science, cognitive science, communication, […]
- by Tenay BenesIf you recall, I recently started participating in the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps Program, which seeks to bring scientific inventions from idea to venture capital investment. After an intense, 3-week training, networking, and interviews program called “Starting Blocks”, I’m happy to report that we are still on the right track! We interviewed fifteen people […]
- by Tenay BenesThis is Tenay and I did a thing. I got accepted to the Masters of Science in Information Science program at the University of Colorado Boulder. I start on August 18th! This is my first step in gaining the skills I need to build our interview-based recommender service under our Healing Technology Group. My degree […]
- by Benes CompaniesWe define a “healer” as anyone whose personal or professional goal is to help others get healthy in one of the seven parts of a person. Below are specific examples of professionals and workers in each part. These lists are not all-inclusive, but they offer a start to understanding the types of healing services available […]
- by Tenay BenesThis article highlights several health-supporting products with associated recommendations. Featured items include a cheese grater, vacuum, water filter pitcher, sunscreen, matcha green tea powder, cortisol manager supplement, calcium/magnesium/zinc supplement, dandelion root supplement, and alfalfa leaf. Each product is evaluated based on its efficacy, accessibility, ethical considerations, mission, aesthetics, non-toxicity, and environmental impact.
- by Tenay BenesIn this episode of my podcast, “Truly, Truly Tenay,” I delve into the transformative power of connecting with healers, sparked by a chance encounter at a restaurant. Throughout our conversation, we explore facets of personal growth and holistic well-being, navigating through spirituality, mental health, and emotional healing. I share anecdotes and insights, shedding light on […]
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