Leadership Team

Daniel Rivette is a West Point graduate, and former U.S. Army Captain, with an International MBA from EM Lyon. He is a natural-born leader, motivator, and strategist with 20+ years of experience leading venture-backed startups.

Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D., is a somatic psychologist with over 20 years of experience. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, specializing in somatic and neuropsychology, as well as a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute.

Jeff Smith is a seasoned digital marketer, health tech founder, and investor with over two decades of experience as a Founder and C-suite Executive. He has led companies generating $100M+ in traffic value and $220M in M&A.

Patrick Nagle is an accomplished tech entrepreneur and venture investor. Drawing on his professional expertise and personal experience, he is dedicated to advancing the mission of MentalHealth.com.

Helena Georgiou is a distinguished project manager with a proven track record of successfully implementing large-scale operations and driving tangible growth.

Brandon Mimms is a social media expert, experienced entrepreneur, and content creator, with 15+ years of experience. He has garnered global recognition for innovation in social media marketing, achieving the remarkable #1 rank in Canada, and #3 globally in social media entrepreneurship in 2021.

Ryan Hampton is a prominent advocate, speaker, author, and media commentator, recognized as a leading expert in America’s addiction recovery advocacy and mental health reform.

Abhilash Patel is a health tech founder, proven venture investor, and experienced CEO with nearly two decades of experience. As an investor, he founded Thermal, a venture studio that supports the growth of various companies, including a virtual clinic for eating disorders, where he served as CEO.

Fred Joyal is a Co-Founder of 1-800-DENTIST, entrepreneur, author, business coach, and speaker with 30+ years of healthcare experience.

Brian Trisler is an acclaimed healthcare leader, accomplished entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of A Place for Mom. With nearly three decades of entrepreneurship and tech expertise, Brian assumes the role of a strategic investor and business advisor to several prominent technology organizations.

Gary Saint-Denis is a Co-Founder of 1-800-DENTIST, entrepreneur, and strategist with over 30 years of experience in healthcare.