Why we started ThirdSpace
We believe in the power of human connection.
Our story
ThirdSpace started with a simple truth: it's easier to follow through when you don't have to do it alone. We wanted to create a place where people know your name, hold you accountable, and help you keep going when things get hard. A small community that shares similar struggles, where you can feel safe, motivated, and genuinely connected while you work on the goals that matter most to you.
And connection is just one part of it. We also know that follow-through needs a bit of structure. So we built the program around short daily check-ins where you apply research-backed practices that come from behavioral science, positive psychology, and neuroscience. The goal is that you don’t just make progress now, but that you leave with a simple toolkit you can use for life.
Our mission
To help people follow through on the things that matter, together.
Our vision
To become the world’s most trusted space for personal growth: a “third space” beyond work and home, where anyone, anywhere can feel supported, stay accountable, and build a life they’re proud of.
Who we are
Erika Keer
The coach & cofounder
Erika is the coaching and curriculum visionary behind ThirdSpace. She’s spent over eight years as an Executive Function Coach helping people build sustainable habits and self-trust. With a background in cognitive science and psychology from UC Berkeley and Columbia University, she makes sure the program is science-backed and grounded in what actually works.
Matt Bédard
The business guy & cofounder
Matt is the strategy and systems builder behind ThirdSpace. He’s spent over nine years helping fast-growing startups build teams, processes, and cultures where people can do their best work. His biggest takeaway is simple: people thrive when they’re supported, seen, and connected, not left to figure it out alone.