Human first.
Student second.
Hi, I'm Eirik. I built Planviah because I almost burned out as a student and realized the support system was fundamentally broken.
The Story Behind Planviah
Every great solution starts with a personal problem
The Problem I Lived
Like many students, I was juggling anxiety, financial stress, and academic pressure. But the "solutions" were all separate. I had a meditation app for mental health that ignored the fact that my anxiety was about money.
I was using seven different apps that didn't talk to each other, and none of them understood that student challenges don't exist in isolation.
The 3 AM Moment
The breakthrough came at 3 AM during my worst semester. I was anxious about money, behind on assignments, and getting conflicting advice from multiple apps.
“Student support technology treats symptoms, not systems. What if one app could understand that my financial stress was causing anxiety, which was affecting my concentration?”
Why I'm Building This Alone
Personal Investment
Every feature comes from real experience, not market research
Authentic Focus
I optimize for student well-being, not engagement metrics
Direct Connection
No corporate overhead between me and student feedback
“I'm not trying to make students more productive - I'm trying to make them more supported.”
As a solo founder, I'm not answerable to investors who want to maximize engagement. My only metric that matters is whether students feel genuinely supported.
Four AI Friends I Wish I'd Had
I designed four AI companions because I knew one couldn't handle everything student life throws at you. Each has a different personality because students need different types of support at different times.
Via
Your Mental Health Companion
Via is the therapist I wish I'd had access to during my hardest semester. She provides CBT-based support without the waiting lists or stigma, understanding that mental health isn't just about meditation - it's about practical coping skills.
Vana
Your Goals & Habits Guide
Vana is for everyone who's tired of productivity apps that make them feel worse about themselves. She celebrates small wins because I know how important they are, understanding that motivation isn't constant - and that's okay.
Fina
Your Financial Literacy Coach
Fina is the money mentor I needed when I was eating ramen and stressing about textbook costs. She provides financial guidance without shame or judgment, understanding that student budgets are unpredictable.
Nova
Your Study Optimization Partner
Nova is for students who want to study smarter, not just harder. She works with your brain's natural rhythms, not against them, knowing that sometimes the most productive thing you can do is rest.
The Magic Happens When They Work Together
When Via notices you're stressed, she can ask Fina if it's money-related. The integration isn't just technical - it's emotional intelligence.
My Philosophy
What I Believe
Students are humans first, productivity machines never
Mental health, finances, and academics are connected
Technology should support flourishing, not just functioning
Authentic struggle deserves authentic support
What I Don't Believe
"Just be more productive" is helpful advice
Students should sacrifice well-being for success
Apps should optimize for engagement over impact
Corporate solutions understand student struggles
“I believe technology should support human flourishing, not just human productivity.”
As a solo founder who remembers what student stress actually feels like, I can stay true to this vision without compromise.
Success Means Students Feel Understood
Every user email feels personal because this is personal. I'm building for students like me - the ones who almost burned out and realized the support system needed to be better.
Try the App I Wish I'd Had
No engagement tricks, no toxic positivity, no productivity theater. Just honest help from someone who's been there.
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