It was summer of 2022 when my life took a turn. I walked in the woods of South Carelia with my then-partner, where horseflies buzzed around. We had spent hours teaching a dachshund to track elk, and I could sense the growing impatience. Then, as I squeezed a pine cone I found on the ground, something clicked: the thought of how I possibly could help others. As I focused on the cone, the pain calmed my mind. The heavy thoughts I had been carrying began to fade, leaving me with a sense of clarity. I started to wonder how I could share this natural power.

After the summer, I ended my relationship and went to stay with my father. I worked like a maniac, in his cold basement, and the year 2023 passed in an intense whirlwind of creating prototypes and learning about 3D printing. In start-up terms, We’ve been bootstrapping the whole way. By the fall of -23, we got our store launched!

I grew from the tough times and turned them into strength. Paincone is more than just a product; it symbolizes change, belief in oneself, and the ability to overcome challenges without creating more of them.  — a leap toward a better future. Sincerely, -James