Great Entrepreneurs is pleased to announce The Top 50 Digital Health Entrepreneurs of 2024. As digital health continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in healthcare, these professionals are at the forefront of the convergence of technology, data, and human-centered care to improve patient outcomes globally. From mobile apps and wearable devices to telehealth and personalized medicine, this year’s awardees are driving change across the entire spectrum of healthcare.
The digital health industry is experiencing remarkable growth, fueled by technological advancements and increasing demand for accessible, high-quality care. With a projected annual growth rate of 8.49% over the next five years, the market is expected to reach a volume of $258.3 billion by 2029. These leaders are not only shaping this rapidly expanding industry but are also addressing critical challenges in healthcare, from improving mental health support to driving seamless patient communication and data-driven care management. Their efforts are redefining healthcare, ensuring that technology serves the needs of patients and providers alike.
Among this year’s awardees, Maulik Majmudar, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Biofourmis, has utilized his background in cardiology and digital health to develop advanced remote monitoring solutions that enhance patient care. Oliver Kharraz, Founder and CEO of Zocdoc, has transformed healthcare access with an innovative marketplace that simplifies the process of finding and booking medical appointments for patients. Isabelle Kenyon, Founder of Calibrate, has redefined the approach to weight management by combining medication and behavior change in a data-driven, personalized metabolic health platform that offers effective, long-term solutions for patients.
This year’s awardees were chosen through a methodical process and careful consideration of each candidate’s career track record and industry contributions. Please join us in celebrating The Top 50 Digital Health Entrepreneurs of 2024.
1. Oliver Kharraz
Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Zocdoc
Oliver Kharraz is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Zocdoc, a healthcare marketplace that helps patients find and book in-person or virtual appointments with healthcare providers. Zocdoc streamlines access to various types of care, including primary care, dentistry, dermatology, and mental health, by allowing users to search for doctors based on specialty, location, insurance coverage, and availability. Kharraz has extensive experience building efficiency in large scale healthcare organizations using information technology.
Prior to Zocdoc, Kharraz was an Associate Principal at McKinsey and Company, where he developed and implemented new patient utilization models for the national health services of a number of governments and major hospital chains. He later became a resident doctor at the clinic of Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, where he earned an MD and a doctorate in neuroscience. He also holds a master’s degree in philosophy from the Jesuit College of Philosophy in Munich.
2. Zachariah Reitano
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ro
Zachariah Reitano is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ro, a direct-to-patient healthcare company providing high-quality, affordable care without the need for insurance. Ro connects telehealth, in-home care, diagnostics, labs, and pharmacy services nationwide through its vertically integrated platform.
Ro’s platform offers a personalized, end-to-end healthcare experience, from diagnosis to medication delivery and ongoing care. Since 2017, the company has facilitated over eight million digital healthcare visits across nearly every county in the United States, including 98% of primary care deserts.
Prior to Ro, Reitano was the entrepreneur in residence at prehype, a venture studio in New York City. He also previously founded Shout, a mobile platform backed by Accel and YC. Reitano graduated from Columbia University with an undergraduate degree in economics and creative writing.
3. Gabriel Diop
Co-Founder, Rula
Gabriel Diop is the Co-Founder of Rula Health, formerly known as Path Mental Health, a mental and behavioral healthcare provider group enabled by technology. As Co-Founder, he oversees clinical and partnerships with payers and health systems. Diop is dedicated to improving access, equity, high quality care, and a modern consumer experience to Rula’s over 100 million members.
Previously, Diop led partnerships at Spruce Health, a telehealth company that powers the onsite clinic communication for several Fortune 500 companies. He graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor’s degree in economics.
4. Scott Watterson
Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board, iFIT
Scott Watterson is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at iFIT, a fitness technology company known for its interactive workout platform and connected fitness software. The company offers a range of fitness equipment, including treadmills, bikes, and rowers. iFIT focuses on delivering advanced, personalized fitness experiences through guided workouts and live fitness classes.
Watterson has served in the role since 1988, growing iFIT, formerly known as ICON Health and Fitness, Inc., to a key player connected fitness. He has 40 years of experience in the fitness industry, having previously co-founded iFIT’s predecessor company, Weslo, Inc., in 1977. Previously, he served on the Board of Trustees at Utah State University, Utah State University Foundation, the Board of Trustees for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah, and the Utah Foundation. Watterson graduated from Utah State University College of Business.
5. Alyson Watson
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Modern Health
Alyson Watson is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Modern Health, a mental health platform that supports over 300 companies globally. It offers employees access to one-on-one, group, and self-serve digital resources for emotional, professional, social, financial, and physical well-being within one platform. The company provides support tailored to various needs, from managing stress to treating depression, guiding individuals to appropriate care when needed.
Previously, Watson worked in product partner operations at Collective Health. Prior to that, she was an Operations Manager at Keas. Earlier in her career she worked with PwC as a Senior Associate in strategy consulting. Watson earned bachelor’s degrees in global sustainability and health as well as entrepreneurship and management from The Johns Hopkins University.
6. Virgílio Bento
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Sword Health
Virgílio Bento is the Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Sword Health, a digital health company that aims to address pain for two billion people through AI-driven care. Sword Health combines human-led care with technology, using an AI-driven platform to predict, prevent, and treat pain.
Sword Health’s platform connects patients with licensed physical therapists remotely and includes an interactive AI experience, allowing members to access care at any time and anywhere under clinician supervision. Bento brings nine years of experience to his current role, having began his career in 2015. He graduated from Universidade de Aveiro with a PhD in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in electronics and telecommunications engineering.
7. Mark Frank
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, SonderMind
Mark Frank is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of SonderMind, where he leads a team focused on redesigning behavioral health to increase access, expand utilization, and improve clinical outcomes. SonderMind aims to make behavioral healthcare more accessible and convenient by offering both online and in-person therapy while working to keep services affordable for patients.
Prior to founding SonderMind, Frank helped found three other ventures, including Next Oncology, TermScout, and SafeImageMD. Prior to his career as an entrepreneur, he worked in healthcare investment banking at Morgan Stanley, as well as with Lehman Brothers and CDI Global. Prior to his business career, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army.
Frank holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from the United States Military Academy at West Point, a master’s degree in computer information systems from the University of Phoenix, a master’s degree in engineering management from Northwestern University, and an MBA in finance and operations from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
8. Andrew Dudum
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Hims & Hers
Andrew Dudum is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hims & Hers, where he sets the vision and strategy for the company. Dudum launched Hims in 2017 to provide personalized health and wellness experiences. Since its founding, the company has grown to power nearly nine million medical visits, offering care in areas such as mental health, sexual health, dermatology, and primary care.
Dudumn holds a bachelor’s degree in management and economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, he served as Co-Founder and General Partner at Atomic, a company builder and venture fund that prototypes new companies.
9. Mike Collette
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Patientpoint
Mike Collette is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Patientpoint, a leading digital health company that connects patients, healthcare providers, and life sciences companies with the essential information at critical moments in care decisions.
Collette is an entrepreneur, executive, and pioneer in aperture and point-of-care marketing. He previously co-founded OnTarget Media and Healthy Advice Networks, which would later evolve to become PatientPoint. As CEO, he helps lead PatientPoint through a period of growth and technical innovation in the healthcare industry.
Collette began his career at Procter and Gamble, working in the health and personal care division. He currently serves as executive in residence at CincyTech USA, helping other entrepreneurs turn transformational ideas into high-growth technology companies. He holds an undergraduate degree in engineering from Dartmouth College.
10. Alex Tew
Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman, Calm
Alex Tew is the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman of Calm, a leading mental wellness brand known for its app focused on sleep, meditation, and relaxation. The app offers hundreds of hours of original audio content available in seven languages and supports users in more than 190 countries.
Tew brings 19 years of experience to his current role. Before joining Calm, Tew was a product manager at Monkey Inferno and before that a Co-Founder and CEO at PopJam. Earlier in his career he worked with Million Dollar Homepage as a Founder.
11. Sean Duffy
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Omada Health
Sean Duffy is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Omada Health, a virtual-first healthcare provider. Omada care teams implement clinically-validated behavior change protocols for individuals living with diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes, weight management, and musculoskeletal issues.
Previously, Duffy was an editor at Medgadget and before that a health and wellness domain specialist at IDEO. Earlier in his career he worked with Google in people analytics. Duffy earned an MD from Harvard Medical School, an MBA in healthcare from Harvard Business School, and an undergraduate degree in neuroscience from Columbia University.
12. Siva Namasivayam
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Cohere Health
Siva Namasivayam is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cohere Health, a clinical intelligence company that offers intelligent prior authorization to enhance patient outcomes. Cohere Health aligns physicians and health plans on evidence-based care paths, reducing administrative expenses and improving the patient’s entire care journey.
Prior to co-founding Cohere, Namasivayam was a Founding Partner of SCIO Health Analytics, which served over fifty Fortune 500 healthcare organizations. Namasivayam has more than 20 years of experience in utilizing technology and data to improve healthcare processes. He holds a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
13. Peter Foley
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, LetsGetChecked
Peter Foley is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company offering health testing, virtual care, and medication delivery for a wide range of health and wellness conditions. LetsGetChecked operates an end-to-end model, including manufacturing, logistics, lab analysis, physician support, and prescription fulfillment.
Previously, Foley was a Director at The Health Partnership. Foley earned a master’s degree in management and diagnostic-related groups from the University College Dublin and an undergraduate degree in medical and company law from Dublin Business School.
14. Othman Laraki
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Color
Othman Laraki is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Color Health, a healthcare delivery platform. Color Health offers the Virtual Cancer Clinic, a comprehensive cancer program that supports employees and members across all stages of the cancer journey. Color provides the technology, infrastructure, and logistics required to distribute large-scale health initiatives to diverse populations.
Previously, Laraki was an Early Product Leader at Google, where he worked on performance infrastructure and client-side software, including the Google Chrome browser. After leaving Google, he co-founded MixerLabs, which was one of Twitter’s first acquisitions. At Twitter, Laraki was the Vice President of Product, before founding Color Health.
Laraki holds degrees in computer science and management from Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a long-time investor and advisor to leading companies such as Pinterest, AngelList, Slack, Instacart, Gitlab, and others.
15. Kamal Patel
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ELLKAY
Kamal Patel is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ELLKAY, a healthcare connectivity company providing interoperability solutions nationwide since 2002. ELLKAY connects over 58,000 healthcare facilities, working with more than 750 EHR/PM systems across 1,100 versions. It serves diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, health systems, payers, and healthcare IT vendors, building data pipelines to support seamless data exchange in the healthcare industry.
16. George Hadjigeorgiou
Co-Founder, ZOE
George Hadjigeorgiou is the Co-Founder of ZOE, a nutritional science company that combines scientific research with AI to help individuals understand their body's response to food and optimize their metabolism.
ZOE offers a personalized nutrition program focused on improving overall health and well-being. The company brings together expertise in biology, engineering, data science, and nutrition science to develop evidence-based nutritional insights, currently serving individuals in the U.S. and the UK.
Hadjigeorgiou previously served as CEO of HouseTrip, later acquired by TripAdvisor, and Co-Founder of efood, a leading food delivery platform in Europe, acquired by Delivery Hero. Hadjigeorgiou holds bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering and economics from Tufts University and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from MIT.
17. Kristina Saffran
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Equip Health
Kristina Saffran is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Equip, a virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program. Developed by clinical experts and individuals with lived experience, Equip offers a comprehensive approach to support lasting recovery.
Using Equip, patients receive a dedicated care team, including a therapist, dietitian, physician, and peer and family mentor. The company operates nationwide and partners with most major health insurance plans.
Prior to Equip, Saffran founded Project HEAL, a leading grassroots eating disorder non-profit dedicated to treatment access. Saffran graduated from Harvard College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
18. Sandeep Acharya
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Octave
Sandeep Acharya is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Octave, a mental healthcare provider focused on accessibility and sustainability. Octave partners with clients to create personalized care plans tailored to individual needs. Grounded in science, it broadens pathways for care delivery, aiming to facilitate meaningful and measurable change for its clients.
Prior to co-founding Octave, Acharya led strategy at One Medical for five years. In this role, he was responsible for launching and scaling several new services and oversaw the growth of its employer business to over 1,000 companies, while being a member of a senior leadership team that expanded the company to over sixty clinics in eight cities.
Before One Medical, Acharya spent his career as an investor, operator, and consultant in the healthcare, retail, and technology sectors at Bain and Company, Bain Capital, and Insight Venture Partners. Acharya holds degrees in computer science and business from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Business School.
19. Uday Kumar
Founder, iRhythm Technologies
Uday Kumar is the Founder of iRhythm Technologies, a digital healthcare company focused on redefining the way cardiac arrhythmias are clinically diagnosed by combining wearable biosensing technology with cloud-based data analytics and machine learning capabilities. The company’s product, the Zio Patch, is a discreet and comfortable monitoring device resembling an adhesive bandage.
Kumar brings 26 years of experience to his current role. Previously, he was a Co-Founder and board member at Qurious.io, Inc., acquired by Pegasystems, Inc., and before that a Co-Founder and board member at Sympara Medical, Inc. Earlier in his career he worked with Biomedical Modeling Inc. as Chief Medical Officer and VP. Kumar graduated from Harvard Medical School with an MD and from Harvard University with an undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology.
20. Chris Riopelle
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Strive Health
Chris Riopelle is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Strive Health, where he leads the company in its efforts to improve the lives of underserved patients living with kidney disease, from chronic through end-stage. Strive Health supports 110,000 patients across 50 states with $3.8 billion in medical spend under management.
In his role as CEO, Riopelle works to drive value for patients, providers, and payors by transforming how kidney care is delivered in the U.S. Under his leadership, Strive Health’s clinical model has improved care quality and reduced hospital admissions by nearly 50%, re-admissions by 30%, and total cost of care by 20%.
Riopelle started his career in healthcare at GeriMed, and later spent 10 years in the kidney care industry at Gambro and DaVita, culminating in leading a $1 billion division of DaVita. Riopelle also served as COO of LaVie Care Centers, where he led the turnaround and successful exit of the business.
He also served as CEO of NorthStar Anesthesia, an anesthesia management company that grew from $130 million to $500 million in revenue under his leadership. Riopelle holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Albion College and a JD/MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy.
21. Maulik Majmudar
Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Biofourmis
Maulik Majmudar is a cardiologist, Co-Founder, and Chief Medical Officer at Biofourmis, a digital health company specializing in data-driven care and personalized medicine. Biofourmis uses AI-powered platforms, biosensors, and data analytics to provide remote patient monitoring and predictive analytics, helping clinicians deliver personalized care outside of traditional healthcare settings.
Prior to joining Biofourmis, Dr. Majmudar was the Medical Officer for Amazon Halo and led the development and launch of Amazon’s first health membership service. Prior to Amazon, he was Associate Director of the Healthcare Transformation Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital, and an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, where he managed digital health solutions to improve care delivery as well as the patient and provider experience.
Dr. Majmudar attended the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed residency training in Internal Medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by a cardiovascular medicine fellowship at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He holds two patents and has had several publications in scientific journals.
22. Julia Taylor Cheek
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Everly Health
Julia Cheek is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Everly Health, a digital health company focused on virtual, diagnostics-driven care. Cheek founded Everlywell, the consumer brand of Everly Health, in 2015 to provide consumers access to affordable at-home lab tests. Everly Health served over 40 million people in 2021 alone and partners with major health plans and diagnostic companies to close care gaps and improve health outcomes.
Previously, Cheek was a Vice President of Corporate Strategy at MoneyGram International. Earlier in her career she worked with Deloitte as a consultant. Cheek attended Vanderbilt University and earned her MBA from Harvard Business School.
23. Georgia Gaveras
Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Talkiatry
Dr. Georgia Gaveras is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Talkiatry, a national mental health practice that provides in-network psychiatry and therapy. Dr. Gaveras is triple board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, and addiction medicine. Her practice focuses on medication management.
Dr. Gaveras received her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital.
Dr. Gaveras then worked with dually-diagnosed adolescents before becoming the Director of Training and Education for the Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals. She was then the associate director of child and adolescent emergency psychiatry at Cohen Children’s Medical Center before becoming the Director of the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn.
24. Aly Orady
Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Tonal
Aly Orady is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Tonal, where he oversees the company’s technology portfolio. Tonal is a smart home gym that uses artificial intelligence and coaching to provide strength training. In 2013, Orady developed the digital resistance mechanisms and initial algorithms that power the product today.
After exiting two prior startups, Orady led Tonal as Chief Executive Officer from 2015 to 2023, securing dozens of patents, fundraising, and overseeing the company’s senior leadership team, structure, and operations. Orady holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University and an undergraduate degree in computer engineering from McMaster University in Ontario.
25. Allon Bloch
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, K Health
Allon Bloch is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of K Health, an AI-driven primary care company based in New York. K Health offers a 24/7 virtual primary care solution available to millions of people in the U.S. through leading health systems and insurers, as well as through a direct-to-consumer mobile app. Bloch brings 24 years of experience to his current role.
Bloch previously served as CEO of Wix.com and Vroom, where he gained experience in digital transformation and innovation. With a background in the startup ecosystem and tech-driven solutions, he is dedicated to prioritizing customer-centric approaches. Bloch holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a bachelor’s degree in physics and computer science from Bar-Ilan University.
26. Maayan Cohen
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Hello Heart
Maayan Cohen is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hello Heart, a digital health company focused on preventive heart health. Hello Heart provides a connected blood pressure monitor and an AI-driven app to help users track key heart metrics, such as blood pressure and cholesterol, while offering personalized insights on healthy lifestyle habits.
Cohen brings 18 years of experience to her current role and first got her start in 2006 as a Project Manager at Perach, before eventually rising to Head of Retail and Consumer Goods practice at TASC Consulting and Capital, her most recent position prior to joining Hello Heart. Cohen graduated from Tel Aviv University with an MBA in entrepreneurship and innovation and an undergraduate degree in biotechnology.
27. Guillaume De Zwirek
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Artera
Guillaume de Zwirek is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Artera, a SaaS digital health company specializing in patient communications. Founded in 2015, Artera is now trusted by over 750 healthcare systems and federal agencies, facilitating 2.2 billion conversations annually for more than 100 million patients. De Zwirek leads the company’s efforts to enhance patient experience by streamlining communication in healthcare.
Before founding Artera, De Zwirek worked at Google and Graphiq.com, which was later acquired by Amazon. He graduated from the University of Southern California with bachelor’s degrees in classical guitar performance and business administration.
28. Isabelle Kenyon
Founder, Calibrate
Isabelle Kenyon is the Founder of Calibrate, a metabolic health company focused on changing the approach to weight treatment. Calibrate combines medication with behavior change to improve metabolic health and achieve long-term, cost-effective weight loss. Under Kenyon's leadership, the company has treated 30,000 patients, contracted with national payors, and raised over $200 million in venture capital while reducing the total cost of care for employers and payers.
Prior to founding Calibrate, Kenyon led business operations, growth, and strategic partnerships and communications at Capsule, a technology company focused on transforming the pharmacy industry. Before Capsule, she worked at consumer brands in London and New York. Kenyon began her career as an investment banker in Hong Kong and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania College of Arts and Sciences.
29. Faris Ghawi
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Vytalize Health
Faris Ghawi is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Vytalize Health, a leading value-based care platform. The company helps independent physicians and practices stay ahead in a rapidly changing healthcare system by strengthening relationships with their patients through data-driven, holistic, and personalized care. Ghawi brings 14 years of experience to his current role.
Before joining Vytalize Health, Ghawi was a Senior Analyst and transaction advisory services consultant at Ernst and Young. Earlier in his career he worked with Clark Construction Group as a project manager. Ghawi graduated from Columbia Business School with an MBA and from Lehigh University with an undergraduate degree in civil engineering and finance.
30. Kyna Fong
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Elation Health
Kyna Fong is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Elation Health, a platform for independent primary care that aims to strengthen the relationship between patients and physicians. The company delivers clinical-first solutions built on a collaborative EHR platform, designed to help practices deliver personalized patient care. Today, Elation Health serves 32,000 clinicians caring for millions of Americans.
Fong graduated at 19 years old from Harvard University with a bachelor’s degree in applied math and a master’s degree in computer science. She holds a PhD in economics from Stanford University, where she focused on healthcare. She spent four years as a tenure-track professor in Stanford’s economics department before starting Elation.
31. Steve Sidel
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mindoula Health
Steve Sidel is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mindoula Health, a leading population health management company that scales the human connection through technology to address mind, body, and life challenges. Mindoula identifies and supports underserved populations, delivering tech-enabled, team-based, 24/7 support across the continuum of care.
Sidel first got his start in 1990 as a litigation associate at Irell and Manella. From there, he went on to Licht and Semonoff, before eventually rising to CEO at Edline, his most recent position prior to joining Mindoula Health. Sidel holds a JD from Harvard Law School and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Brown University.
32. Cheryl Lee Eberting
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, AZOVA
Cheryl Lee Eberting is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AZOVA, a preventive care company focusing on improving access to virtual care, in-home and laboratory testing. AZOVA creates digital provider networks, making health benefits accessible to individuals nationwide. The company’s cloud-based platform enables healthcare providers, pharmacists, behavioral health professionals, and other specialists to efficiently deliver high-quality care.
Dr. Eberting is a serial entrepreneur, former NIH scientist, and practicing physician with an extensive background in strategic planning, e-commerce, and health information technology. Eberting is dedicated to deploying innovative digital health programs and technologies that reduce the cost of care delivery, improve patient outcomes, and deliver improved patient engagement experiences.
Eberting personally led the creation of the AZOVA Healthcare Commerce Cloud, a platform designed to help stakeholders gain measurable economic value from their technology investments. Previously, Eberting was a dermatologist at English Dermatology. She earned an MD from the University of Utah School of Medicine and an undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University.
33. Adnan Iqbal
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Luma Health
Adnan Iqbal is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Luma Health, a company founded on the idea that healthcare should be more connected and accessible for patients. Luma Health aims to simplify the care journey, improving communication between patients and providers. Iqbal is a healthcare technology entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in startups and large companies, specializing in product development, market strategy, team building, sales, and operations.
Iqbal’s expertise spans R&D investing, drug discovery and development, portfolio prioritization, market planning, sales management, and new product launch strategy. Iqbal graduated from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business with a master’s degree and MBA in general management and global leadership and innovation, from the University of Cambridge with a master of philosophy in bioscience, and from the University of California, Berkeley with an undergraduate degree in environmental biology.
34. Mudit Garg
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Qventus
Mudit Garg is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Qventus, a care operations automation system for health systems and hospitals. Founded in 2012, Qventus focuses on transforming healthcare operations and has raised over $45 million from investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, and the Mayfield Fund.
Garg brings 18 years of experience to his current role. Prior to Qventus, he co-founded multiple technology companies, including Vdopia and Hive. He also spent time in McKinsey and Company’s healthcare practice, helping large providers with organizational transformation and performance improvement. Garg earned an MBA and master’s degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University and a bachelor’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology.
35. Nzinga Harrison
Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Eleanor Health
Dr. Nzinga Harrison is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Eleanor Health, an addiction and mental health services provider focused on long-term recovery through value-based care. Eleanor Health offers comprehensive care for mental health and substance misuse through outpatient clinics, virtual services, and community-based support. Dr. Harrison is double-board certified in general adult psychiatry and addiction medicine and is dedicated to treating individuals from marginalized communities with substance use and psychiatric disorders.
As a physician executive, Dr. Nzinga Harrison has held senior roles including Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, focused on improving the delivery of psychiatric and substance use disorder care. She advocates for reducing stigma and emphasizes the importance of whole-person care in treating and preventing substance use disorders. Dr. Harrison earned her undergraduate degree from Howard University, completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, and her residency training at Emory University.
36. Julia Hu
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lark
Julia Hu is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lark, a company focused on providing personalized care for individuals with or at risk of chronic conditions. Lark uses technology, data science, and behavior change principles to offer scalable care solutions. Hu's personal experience with an undiagnosed chronic condition drives her commitment to improving care for others facing similar challenges.
Prior to founding Lark in 2011, Hu ran a global startup incubator, the Cleantech Open, built a sustainable construction startup, and was an entrepreneur in residence at Stanford’s StartX incubator. She is on the board of the Council for Diabetes Prevention and a Singularity University faculty member. Hu received master’s and bachelor’s degrees at Stanford University and half of an MBA from MIT Sloan.
37. Guy Friedman
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Steadymd
Guy Friedman is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SteadyMD, a B2B telehealth infrastructure provider that powers high-quality telehealth patient experiences for leaders and innovators in healthcare in all 50 states. SteadyMD collaborates with healthcare organizations, labs and diagnostics companies, pharmacies, payers, and digital health brands.
Friedman brings 19 years of experience to his current role and first got his start in 2005 as a financial analyst at Dealogic. From there, he went on to become VP of Product Strategy at ProctorU, his most recent position prior to joining SteadyMD. Friedman graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with an MBA and from Tufts University with a master’s degree in economics and an undergraduate degree in quantitative economics.
38. Praduman Jain
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Vibrent Health
Praduman Jain is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Vibrent Health, a digital health company developing digital health technology and research tools for health organizations, researchers and research participants. Its scalable platform for individual and population health supports precision medicine and provides actionable insights to accelerate medical discoveries. Under Jain’s leadership, Vibrent Health was awarded $75 million by the NIH in 2017 and an additional $39 million in 2020 to build and manage a national health research platform for one million people in the U.S.
Prior to founding Vibrent, Jain held various senior leadership roles at Sprint, Nextel, AOL, Time Warner, and VTech and launched emerging products and services with revenues of more than $2 billion. He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering, holds several patents, and has authored several research publications. Jain also serves as the Principal Investigator of the Participant Technology Systems Center of the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program.
39. Kristian Ranta
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Meru Health
Kristian Ranta is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Meru Health. Meru Health offers a digital program aimed at supporting people living with depression while reducing healthcare costs. The company develops and delivers cost-effective, clinically proven, and engaging digital solutions for managing mental health.
Ranta brings 19 years of experience to his current role and first got his start in 2005 as a system administrator at CRF Health, before eventually rising to CEO and Co-Founder at Mendor, his most recent position prior to joining Meru Health. Ranta graduated from the University of Jyväskylä with an master’s degree in information systems science and entrepreneurship and from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences with an undergraduate degree in information technology and business.
40. Manish Sheth
Founder and President, Headlight
Manish Sheth is the Co-Founder and President of Headlight, a pioneering mental health company dedicated to improving mental health services. At Headlight, Sheth has focused on driving growth and forging strategic partnerships. His progressive approach has enabled Headlight to pioneer new avenues for mental wellness and foster a culture of compassion.
Sheath also serves as the Chief of Psychiatry at the Tri-City Medical Center. Previously, Sheth was a medical director at Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers and before that a medical director at Achieve Medical Center. Earlier in his career he worked with Department of Psychiatry TriCity Medical Center as a medical director. Sheth earned a PhD in biochemical sciences from The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine and an MD from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University in Surat.
41. Dan Zavorotny
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, NutriSense
Dan Zavorotny is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nutrisense, a platform focused on improving metabolic health by helping individuals track key metabolic markers in real-time. Using hardware such as continuous glucose monitors and ketone meters, along with software and support from expert dietitians, Nutrisense enables lasting behavioral change. The platform provides members with the tools to make informed food and lifestyle decisions.
Zavorotny brings 11 years of experience to his current role. Before joining NutriSense, Zavorotny was a management consultant at KPMG US and before that a Manager of International Finance Leadership Program at Bosch North America. Earlier in his career he worked with the National Futures Association as a financial auditor. Zavorotny graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago College of Business Administration with an MBA in finance and from the University of Illinois Chicago with an undergraduate degree in economics.
42. Kristen Valdes
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, b.well Connected Health
Kristen Valdes, Founder, and CEO of b.well Connected Health has dedicated her career to empowering consumers with the data and tools to take control of their health care journey. An award-winning leader and acknowledged visionary, Valdes has pioneered inventive solutions that are pushing the industry forward into the consumer-directed future of digital health.
Prior to founding b.well in 2015, Valdes was an executive at UnitedHealthcare running Medicare Advantage plans across 12 states. Before that, she helped to build XLHealth, one of the pioneering Medicare Advantage plans for the chronically ill, which was acquired by UnitedHealthcare for $2.4 billion.
Valdes is a board member of the CARIN Alliance—a non-partisan multi-stakeholder collaborative helping to enable consumers to access their health information with less friction—and serves as a mentor for women entrepreneurs as well as on several company boards as an advisor.
43. Christopher Molaro
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, NeuroFlow
Christopher Molaro is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NeuroFlow, a platform that helps healthcare organizations improve outcomes and reduce costs by identifying and addressing behavioral health needs in medically complex populations. NeuroFlow's technology provides real-time data collection and risk stratification, offering actionable intelligence to manage patient populations effectively.
Molaro previously served in the army for five years, including a tour in Iraq as a platoon leader. Upon returning, he witnessed the gaps in the behavioral health system and the barriers to receiving timely care for both veterans and civilians. Molaro holds an MBA in entrepreneurship from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree in engineering management from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
44. Steve Yaskin
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Health Gorilla
Steve Yaskin is the Chief Executive Officer of Health Gorilla, a federally-designated Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) and California QHIO that connects patients, healthcare organizations, payers, and public health. Yaskin has over 20 years of experience investing, founding, and developing start-ups in healthtech, digital health, and applied data analytics.
Yaskin first got his start in 1996 as a CEO at Priority Consulting, Inc. From there, he went on to Pfizer, before eventually rising to Founder and CTO at Queplix Corp., his most recent position prior to joining Health Gorilla. Yaskin graduated from Drexel University with a master’s degree in physics, from Brooklyn College with an undergraduate degree in computer information science, and from Universitatea Tehnică a Moldovei with an undergraduate degree in physics.
45. Daniel Lee
Co-Founder and President, Aura Health
Daniel Lee is the Co-Founder and President of Aura Health, an app designed for mental well-being and sleep. Aura provides personalized self-care resources by incorporating guidance from various coaches and therapists, aiming to make mental health support more accessible.
Lee brings nine years of experience to his current role. Before joining Aura Health, Lee was a Co-Founder at Wayfarer Mobile Technologies. Lee graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with an undergraduate degree in biopsychology.
46. Nicholas Culbertson
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Protenus
Nicholas Culbertson is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Protenus, a Baltimore-based AI company focused on healthcare compliance. Protenus provides healthcare organizations with scalable risk-reduction solutions, using AI to support safer patient outcomes and protect the organizations' reputations.
Prior to co-founding Protenus, Culbertson served eight years in the U.S. Army as a U.S. Special Forces Operator and Advanced Tactical Practitioner. He holds a bachelor’s degree from The Johns Hopkins University and has research experience in the fields of genetics, synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, and medicine. Culbertson is also an active volunteer with several Baltimore initiatives focused on entrepreneurship and innovation in the Baltimore tech community.
47. Eran Orr
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, XRHealth
Eran Orr is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of XRHealth, a platform and clinic that integrates healthcare with extended reality technology. XRHealth offers VR/AR therapeutic applications aimed at enhancing patient care through immersive experiences. Orr founded the company after his own rehabilitation experiences, focusing on developing applications that address various neuro-cognitive, emotional, and physical symptoms.
Orr brings over seven years of experience in the healthcare technology industry. He holds an MBA in entrepreneurship and innovation and a bachelor’s degree in business management, government, and politics from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
48. Jane Smorodnikova
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Welltory
Jane Smorodnikova is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Welltory, a biomarker analytics app that helps users analyze and manage their brain performance and overall health. With 20 years of experience, Smorodnikova is an entrepreneur and scientist specializing in AI, neurophysiology, and biohacking. She focuses on developing the Welltory app to support informed health and well-being decisions.
Before joining Welltory, Smorodnikova was a Managing Director at Founder Institute and before that a CEO and Co-Founder at Gurnard Perch Sophisticated Technologies. Earlier in her career she worked with City of Novosibirsk Billing and Payment Systems as an Information Security Specialist. Smorodnikova graduated from the University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics with an undergraduate degree in computer and information systems security, information assurance, business administration, and management.
49. Nate Maslak
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ribbon Health
Nate Maslak is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ribbon Health, a company focused on building the infrastructure to improve care decisions. Ribbon's data platform provides healthcare enterprises with actionable provider information, including insurance coverage, pricing, and performance, to support informed decision-making in healthcare.
Previously, Maslak was a healthcare consultant at McKinsey. He then built and ran the Identity Graph predictive analytics product and business at Datalogix to help drive an acquisition by Oracle. Maslak earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree in economics and strategy, healthcare management, and creative writing from Washington University in St. Louis.
50. Craig Beach
Founder and CEO, Open Mind Health
Dr. Craig Beach is a psychiatrist, Founder, and Chief Executive Officer of Open Mind Health, a telehealth company dedicated to holistic mental wellness. Founded by both a psychiatrist and a psychologist, Open Mind Health focuses on delivering personalized care, emphasizing quality over quantity, and a tailored approach for each individual. The company specializes in serving diverse populations, including veterans, the LGBTQ+ community, and minorities.
Dr. Beach is also Co-Founder and Workplace Mental Health Expert at Work Your Purpose. He previously served as Psychiatrist Lead for the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Dr. Beach is a strategist, healthcare consultant, educator, public speaker, and author. He graduated from McMaster University with an MD in psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences, from the University of London with a master’s degree forensic mental health science, and from Western University with an undergraduate degree in psychology.
