Turning Big Challenges into Real Change

Sharon Wood didn’t set out to build just another company. She set out to solve problems most people are afraid to touch.

As the founder of Happy People Games, she’s using gamified, evidence-based training and behavior-change technology to shift real-world outcomes to help communities address sexual misconduct prevention, dementia care, and other complex challenges.

From her Connecticut home base, Sharon has secured innovation funding and led global research trials. Here, she’s surrounded by a supportive startup ecosystem that believes in bold ideas, invests in early-stage innovation, and champions entrepreneurs who want to make a difference.

Watch the video to see how she built both momentum and roots in Connecticut’s thriving business community.