I made a journal app for Founders and Makers

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MindWave is a journaling application designed specifically for founders and makers. Launched in January 2020, it provides a dedicated space for this audience to record thoughts, reflect on their work, and track their progress. The app focuses on serving the unique needs of entrepreneurs and creative professionals who want to maintain a structured journaling practice alongside their projects and ventures.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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Log ideas, feelings, and thoughts in private, encrypted logs. No one can read them, not even us. Unlimited private, shared, and team journals Invite your co-founder, coach, accountability buddy, or close friend(s) for help and support. Effective methods to capture insights and learnings Our templates and reports will help you with your Reflections, Notes, and North Stars. Download Mindwave A Cross-Platform Journal Mobile apps Download Mindwave for your daily jounaling. Loved by Founders, Makers & Creators Mindwave is a BFF for founders and makers smart enough to document their journey. Chris Spowe, SaaS veteran Sharing a journal with close friends is a big plus compared to other journals…from mindwave.app

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