Why Calm CEO David Ko is stepping down after scaling the meditation app

# Calm's CEO Steps Down After Years of Leading the Meditation App David Ko is leaving his role as CEO of Calm, the popular meditation and wellness app used by millions worldwide, to become an adviser instead. He decided to step down after recognizing that the constant pressure and stress of running a major company was taking a personal toll on him—ironically, while leading an app designed to help people manage stress. The move highlights how even leaders of successful companies sometimes need to prioritize their own wellbeing.