Prince Harry took on a new job as an executive at a Silicon Valley startup.
The recently declared real became impact director for BetterUp Inc., an online coaching and mental health company.
The company, valued at $ 1.73 billion, refused to reveal the prince’s compensation package – but by Tuesday it had already listed it online as part of its “leadership team”, hailing him as a “humanitarian” , military veteran, defender of mental well-being and environmentalist. ”
Harry first confirmed his new job in an email exchange with the Wall Street Journal.
“I intend to help create an impact on people’s lives,” said Harry, 36, to the newspaper about the job.
“Proactive coaching offers endless possibilities for personal development, greater awareness and a better life in all directions.
The prince had previously revealed plans to work on mental health problems, and his wife, Meghan Markle, admitted to Oprah Winfrey this month that she felt suicidal while imprisoned in the royal family.
Harry said he has personally used the BetterUp app and one of its 2,000 coaches for a few months.
“I was cast with my coach who, frankly, is really amazing and has always given me good advice and a new perspective, which is very valuable,” he told WSJ.
“It is about recognizing that it is not so much what is wrong with us, but more about what has happened to us throughout our lives,” said Harry.
“Often, because of social barriers, financial difficulties or stigma, many people are unable to focus on their mental health until they are forced to do so. I want us to move away from the idea that you must feel broken before asking for help, ”he said.
BetterUp CEO Alexi Robichaux declined to reveal details of Harry’s employment contract or how he was being paid, the WSJ said.
But “it is a significant and significant role,” Robichaux told the paper about the prince joining the company’s leadership team as an “officer of the corporation”.
“He is synonymous with this approach to mental readiness and really investing in yourself,” said Robichaux. “It was not a difficult domestic sale.”
Harry is expected to contribute to initiatives, including product strategy decisions and charitable contributions, and to publicly advocate on topics related to mental health.
Harry is expected to spend time at the company’s San Francisco headquarters, attend general meetings and be a special guest at company events, said Robichaux.
Since leaving life as royalty last year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have used their newfound freedom to sign a $ 100 million deal with Netflix and launch a podcast, Archewell Audio, with Spotify.
Although he has no technology experience, Harry is likely to have no problem getting guidance, said his new boss.
“He will obviously have the entire organization running to help him,” said Robichaux.