Meet the D.A.N.E Health Team
Nirav Patel, DPT
Founder
Nirav brings over two decades of hands-on experience as a Clinical Executive and Concussion expert. He’s also a Serial Entrepreneur, with a proven track record in the healthcare industry. His notable business exit includes the successful acquisition of CBS Rehab by a private equity firm. His extensive time in practice enriches the team with deep clinical insights and an understanding of the patient experience.
Avi Mirchandani, MBA, MST
CFO
Avi boasts 11 years of specialized experience in accounting and taxation sectors and has been an entrepreneur for 14 years. Holding a Master’s degree in Taxation, Finance, Strategy, and Marketing, Avi’s diverse skill set adds tremendous value to the financial and strategic planning aspects of the company.
David Schneider
COO
David has spent over 20 years in at-scale software development and artificial intelligence sectors, being an entrepreneur for 15 years. His successful exits include iScribe, which was acquired by CVS, and Anasazi, acquired by Cerner. David’s leadership in software and AI brings the technological edge necessary for innovating and scaling the solutions offered by the company.
Sanjay Joshi
CTO
Sanjay has had over 20 years as a healthcare executive including work with regulatory compliance. He has been the CTO at Dell Healthcare, H2O.ai, and Userspace and brings a wealth of experience in bringing AI to healthcare. He expertise with distributed systems, data and cloud infrastructures for devices, genomics, proteomics, microbiomics, and more, and is a Lecturer at the University of Washington.
Raj Prasad
CMO
Raj brings more than two decades of experience in executive marketing roles, specializing in Go-To-Market strategies for SaaS products. Notably, he was named Inc. 500’s #1 Minority Entrepreneur in 2010. His seasoned expertise in marketing across multiple industries ensures that our products not only meet industry standards but also reach their intended audience effectively.
Nadim Said, Esq.
Advisor
Nadim Said, JD, has spent over two decades as a practicing attorney specializing in labor and personal injury law. He is the Founder and Partner at WS Law APC, where he applies his legal acumen to deliver high-quality services to clients. His extensive experience in the legal field makes him an invaluable resource, particularly in navigating the complex terrain of labor and personal injury cases.
Scott Jenkins, PhD
Advisor
Scott is a seasoned healthcare executive with a background in intellectual property development, scientific productization, and growth planning. He has held various key positions including VP of Healthcare Solutions at Dell, a professorship at Northeastern University, and a VP role at Applied Biosystems. Scott’s multifaceted experience gives him the ideal skill set to lead the healthcare aspect of our venture and to strategize for its growth.
Jamison Weber, PhD
Advisor
Jamison specializes in computer science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, and reinforcement learning. His diverse experience includes roles at Pearson, being an instructor at Arizona State University, and research in bio-inspired energy distribution for programmable matter. Jamison’s technological acumen and educational background strengthen the company’s ability to innovate and lead in AI and machine learning spaces.