Our Story & Purpose

From research to real life. How ZenBud makes well-being simpler.

How Calm-Through-Science Became a Modern Wellness Brand

ZenBud began with a simple question: what if everyday calm could be designed?

We believed technology could nurture both body and mind without drugs, wearables fuss, or complex routines. Today, that belief lives in the ZenBud device: a non-invasive blend of ultrasound stimulation and VSN (vibro-sensory neuromodulation) that naturally supports relaxation, focus, and restorative sleep.

The Moment That Sparked It

ZenBud started from something personal: our founders saw how easily stress, distraction, and restless nights were becoming part of everyday life. Drawing from neuroscience, product design, and human performance, they created a simple way to help people reset in real life, with short guided sessions that support calm, focus, or sleep readiness anytime.

From Idea to Device

Non-invasive by design: Gentle, external stimulation. No drugs, no needles.

Two modalities, one goal: Ultrasound patterns + vibro-sensory cues help settle the system into calm, focus, or sleep-ready states.

Simple, everyday use: Quick and intuitive to use whenever you need it. Most sessions run 5-10 minutes.

We build for real life: quiet, portable, and intuitive, so the experience stays calm from the first tap.

Our Vision

Liberate human consciousness, one brain at a time, making calm, clarity, and peak performance effortless for everyone.

Our Mission

Develop, study, and deliver best-in-class, science-backed neurotechnology that reduces stress, enhances performance, and supports mental wellness.

Values We Live By

Simplicity • Integrity • Compassion • Progress
We build with evidence, listen to real users, and improve relentlessly.

Jon Hacker

Chief Executive Officer

Jon is the founder and CEO of NeurGear, the company behind ZenBud. A leader in neurotechnology innovation, Jon's mission is to liberate human consciousness by creating tools that address stress, anxiety, and performance at their source. He brings expertise in ultrasound stimulation, human performance, and startup growth.

Andrew Slegaitis

Chief Operating Officer

Andrew is a Co-Founder and the COO of NeurGear, where he drives operations, product development, and commercialization strategy for the company’s non-invasive neuromodulation platform. With a background as a U.S. Navy Surgical Technologist and dual-degree graduate in Biomedical Engineering from RIT, Andrew blends clinical, technical, and operational expertise to advance next-generation wearable therapies.

Izzy Kohler

Chief Scientific Officer

Izzy Kohler is the Chief Scientific Officer of NeurGear. She is a neurotech researcher, mathematician, physiotherapist, and data scientist with a deep curiosity for how the human body and brain work. Her background in science, performance, and product development helps guide NeurGear’s mission to turn complex technology into simple tools that can support everyday well-being.