About Andy Nadal
CEO and Founder of Pausa
Building technology that makes mental health support accessible when it matters most.
Who I Am
I'm an entrepreneur and software engineer who believes that the best technology disappears when you need it — it just works.
As the founder and CEO of Pausa, I'm building tools that help people manage stress and anxiety without the complexity, rituals, or spiritual framing that often comes with wellness apps.
My approach is rooted in systems thinking, product clarity, and an obsession with solving real problems for real people.
What I'm Building Now
Pausa is a breathing app for people who don't meditate.
Born from my own experience with a panic attack, Pausa provides guided breathwork to help you regulate your nervous system when stress and anxiety feel overwhelming — no rituals, no spirituality, just fast relief when you need it.
Resources for mental wellness:
- Pausa App
Guided breathwork to help you manage stress and anxiety without feeling alone
- Pausa for Business
Reduce employee burnout and turnover with workplace wellness solutions
- Stress & Anxiety Assessment
Do you know if you have anxiety or stress? Take the assessment to find out
Developer tools & resources:
- Minute CMS
The easiest CMS to integrate into your website — simple, fast, and developer-friendly
- Andy Nadal
Personal landing page showcasing projects, blog, and professional experience
How I Build
I build companies from first principles. Every feature, every design decision, every line of code exists to solve a specific problem.
Fewer features, better execution
Clarity over noise
Usefulness over hype
Systems over vibes. Outcomes over appearances.
Why Mental Health Technology
Most mental health tools fail when you need them most. They require motivation, discipline, and mental bandwidth — the exact things that disappear when you're anxious or overwhelmed.
I'm building technology that works in low-bandwidth moments. Tools that meet you where you are, not where wellness culture thinks you should be.
Mental health support should be as fast and reliable as turning on a light switch.
Want to connect or learn more about what I'm building?
Visit my personal landing page or reach out through my contact page.