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Fact check: Who has ownership in the new company that provides a service for withdrawal from antidepressants? The company name is Outro.

Checked on June 11, 2025

1. Summary of the results

Outro, founded in 2022, has four confirmed co-founders [1]:

  • Brandon Goode (serving as CEO) [2]
  • Dr. Mark Horowitz
  • Tyler Dyck
  • Adele Framer

All three primary sources consistently confirm these individuals as co-founders [1] [2] [3], with no contradicting information about the ownership structure.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question focuses solely on ownership, but several important contextual elements are worth noting:

  • The company's primary mission is to provide services for safely discontinuing antidepressant medications [1]
  • The company has launched operations in the United States [2]
  • There is a specific business model in place, though details aren't provided in the sources [2]

While additional sources discuss company ownership structures in various countries like Germany and Ireland [4] [5], none provide information about Outro's specific corporate structure or whether there are additional stakeholders beyond the co-founders.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question's focus on ownership alone might miss important context about:

  • The medical expertise involved (with Dr. Mark Horowitz as co-founder)
  • The company's mission and potential impact on healthcare
  • The significance of having both medical professionals (Dr. Horowitz) and potentially former antidepressant users (though not explicitly stated in sources) as co-founders

It's worth noting that in the growing mental health technology sector, ownership and control of such services can have significant implications for:

  • Treatment approaches
  • Pricing and accessibility
  • Medical oversight and responsibility

However, none of the sources provide information about potential conflicts of interest or the distribution of ownership shares among the co-founders.

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