LifeGuides: Building Human-Centered Innovation in Silicon Oasis

In a world full of noise, LifeGuides is building something rare — a tech company rooted in empathy, purpose, and real human connection. Headquartered in Tempe and proudly building in Silicon Oasis , LifeGuides connects people facing life’s challenges with trained “Guides” who’ve lived through similar experiences. Whether it’s grief, caregiving, parenting stress, or big transitions, users get personalized, one-on-one peer support from someone who truly understands. The vision comes from founding partners Mark Donohue and Derek Lundsten , longtime advocates for conscious capitalism. Their mission? Positively impact one billion lives by harnessing business to do good — and LifeGuides is making that vision real, one conversation at a time. As more founders choose to build in Silicon Oasis, LifeGuides stands out for blending impact with innovation. With a growing Arizona-based team and clients across the country, they’re proving that meaningful tech doesn’t have to sacrifice soul. From workplace mental health to scalable human connection, LifeGuides is a shining example of what it means to lead with purpose — and we’re proud to have them building in the Oasis. Shout out to Derek Lundsten , President & Chief Culture Officer of LifeGuides , who is an active and proud Silicon Oasis Ambassador ! ➡️ Want more stories like this ?

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