Our Team
Experts united by personal experience and a mission to make driving safer for people with diabetes.
Core Team
Viral N. Shah, MD
Founder
Leading diabetes researcher with 15+ years of expertise in diabetes technology. Published author of 200+ peer-reviewed papers and recognized thought leader in the field.
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Hal Joseph PA-C/CDE
Co-Founder
Living with T1D for 60 years. PA/CDE for 45 years. PA of the Year 2010 for diabetes care in underserved communities.
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Trevor Dobbertin
CTO
Computer science graduate and QA engineer in healthcare technology with over a decade of coding experience.
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Emma Eikermann
Project Manager
Living with T1D. Clinical research coordinator at leading diabetes centers. Digital health app design expert.
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Daniel Cherñavvsky, MD
Research Associate Professor, UVA
20+ years pioneering diabetes technology. Former CMO at TypeZero, Sr. Director at Dexcom. Led development of Tandem Control IQ.
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David C. Klonoff, MD
Medical Director, Mills-Peninsula
Endocrinologist specializing in diabetes technology. ADA 2019 Outstanding Physician Award. Recognized leader in digital health.
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Jeff Hitchcock
Founder, Children with Diabetes
Founded CWD in 1995. Creator of Friends for Life conferences. Global advocate for families living with T1D.
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Kelly Close
President, Close Concerns
Founded Close Concerns 2002. Covers 40+ diabetes companies quarterly. Harvard MBA, Amherst BA.
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Together, we're creating technology that will save lives and bring peace of mind to millions.