Let’s rewind a bit.

I grew up in my family’s restaurant in Buffalo, NY.

My parents immigrated to the U.S. with little English, so I stepped into the family business early—writing checks, managing vendors, and even running my own snack corner (pro tip: Airheads from Sam’s Club had the highest ROI).

I was always looking for ways to make things more efficient, to build tools that saved time, and to finish my tasks faster—mostly so I could get back to playing Pokémon and binge-reading Harry Potter.

When people asked what I wanted to be, I’d say “doctor” out loud (to make my parents proud) and “inventor” under my breath. Deep down, I’ve always wanted to build things that make the world better.

That instinct led me to study mechanical engineering at Yale, where I fell in love with physics, Occam’s razor, and the art of building from scratch—whether it was soldering circuit boards, assembling 3D printers, or reimagining pediatric orthopedic surgery recovery.

Lenny started as a response to personal loss and a shared mission. After my co-founder lost his brother to suicide, I began to reflect on my own brother’s struggles. My co-founder and I realized something simple but profound: the right help, at the right moment, can change everything.

That idea became Lenny.

Today, Lenny helps hundreds of schools create tailored lesson plans and interventions that build resilience, address mental health challenges, and empower kids to thrive. We're on track to serve 1 million kids by 2030.

I believe we’re at the brink of a paradigm shift in health and wellness—moving beyond reactive "sick care" to proactive, AI-powered care that meets people where they are. The tools exist. Now, it’s time to build.

If this resonates, follow along. I write about building Lenny, rethinking health care & education, and lessons from the journey.

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