We’re on a Mission.
Our mission is to empower individuals to lead healthier, more mindful lives, transcending the limitations imposed by chronic conditions.
Our Vision
We believe that a chronic condition is not a full-stop. It's a challenge to be met with resilience, knowledge, and support. We envision improving the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s and other chronic diseases through a series of “digital caregiver” apps, the first being PD PAL™. Our north star goal is the reduction of specific symptoms including both motor and non-motor symptoms to help patients live better.
It’s Personal.
Our founding team members are no strangers to the impact of Parkinson’s and other chronic diseases. As people with Parkinson’s and friends and family members, we have experienced the heartbreak, frustration and other negative effects of the disease. We have also experienced how exercise and Mindful-Based interventions (MBI’s), nutrition, optimization of medication dosages, and human connection can positively impact those with Parkinson’s, their companions, and caregivers. That is why we’re creating the PD PAL™ app.
Meet Our Team
Our team is made up of passionate humans who have been executive leaders in Silicon Valley at Fortune 100 companies with over 75 years of collective experience in product development, R&D, and marketing. They have experienced positive health transformations through measured healthy habits and because of that, they are on a mission to replicate their success for others.
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Ashwani Dhawan
CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
A Silicon Valley entrepreneur and Parkinson's patient, with a history of successful startups and 20+ years of leadership roles in Product Development and Program Management for Enterprise IT/Data Center Management Software, Networking, Medical Radiation Devices, and more. -
Rich Maiers
CO-FOUNDER & HEAD OF BIZ DEV
25+ years as an investor and advisor and now grateful to be able to focus on service to others. Rich has successfully scaled and led go-to-market teams of all sizes at all stages from Series A to publicly traded companies across many industries. Former executive at Autodesk and Salesforce.
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Ravi Oswal
CO-FOUNDER & HEAD OF OPERATIONS
As a former COO in the field of alternative Energy and Advanced Materials, Ravi brings an innovative mindset to strategy, technology, and operations. Former executive building teams and product excellence at companies such as Raychem, Solecta, and Bloom Energy.
Science-backed solutions vetted by trusted and passionate professionals.
We’re grateful to our growing list of dedicated medical and technical advisors. With their help, we can better help millions of people with Parkinson’s and other chronic diseases.
Our Medical & Technical Advisors
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Dr. Nate Coomer
Nate Coomer, PT, DPT, NCS, is the founder of the Parkinson’s Fitness Project and Daily Dose Workouts. He is also a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has been working with neurologic diagnoses as a physical therapist for over ten years. He received his certification as a Neurologic Specialist in 2010 by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities and has centered most of his work in the past four years to treating Parkinson’s.
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Dr. Tamara Stiep
Dr. Tamara Stiep is a neurologist who cares for patients with movement disorders. Stiep's research focuses on the effects of deep brain stimulation on non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease. She completed a residency in adult neurology at Jackson Memorial Hospital at the University of Miami, where she served as chief resident and received an award for compassion in medicine. She completed a fellowship in movement disorders at the University of Florida. Stiep is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
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Chander Dhawan
Chander Dhawan is a leading expert in mobile computing, wireless internet and information technology. With over 45 years of professional experience (14 years with IBM), he is an experienced consultant, entrepreneur, innovation expert, author, industry analyst and former Publisher of MobileInfo.Com and currently the president of DOLNET Computer Communications Inc.
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Dr. Mallika Dhawan
Dr. Mallika Dhawan is an Oncologist and Researcher currently working in Genentech's research and development group (gRED), where she designs and helps run clinical trials for new oncology medications. She previously worked as an Assistant Professor of Oncology at UCSF's cancer prevention and P1 oncology programs and remains on as an adjunct faculty member.
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Dr. Srinivas Ramachandra
Dr. Srinivas Ramachandra graduated from Bangalore University Medical College in 1973. He completed his general surgery residency and vascular surgery fellowship at Hahnemann University (Drexel University) in Philadelphia in 1982. He was a staff surgeon, Chief of Surgery and Chair of the Chief of Vascular Surgery at Kaiser Permanente until 2013. He joined East Bay Cardiovascular and Thoracic Associates in 2013. He is also an advisor at Crack the Wellness Code.
