With Zeph, it's very personal
Our founders saw both of their parents suffer from COPD. When their mother contracted COVID-19, it triggered a severe exacerbation. Witnessing the challenges of rehabilitation brought the need for better treatment options to light, and that's how Zeph was born.
Meet the Team
Shikha Anand, MD, MPH
Shikha is a practicing physician and the former Chief Medical Officer of Aetna/CVS and Withings. She is a seasoned former researcher and has experience scaling clinical applications and medical devices, focused on creating positive health behavior changes. Her innovative programs at Walmart have touched countless lives in the US.
Mimi Gendreau Kigawa
Mimi studied design engineering at Harvard, where she discovered her calling — improving how patients heal from home. She's poured her energy into crafting innovative inventions to help patients do just that.
Francis Kigawa
Francis has a wealth of experience building technology for startups like Arcesium, Nombox, and Navattic. He's honed his craft in building products that truly make a difference. His secret? Listening closely to customers and translating their needs into impactful solutions and pain-solving products.
Celine Marino, MPH
Stefanie Schmid
Ansley Carswell
Peng Tang
Amna Jan
Vishal Seelam
Charlotte Radcliffe
Nolu McIlraith
Siara Chowdhury
Armando Perez, RN
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we build at Zeph.
Science-Driven
Every exercise and recommendation in Zeph is backed by respiratory research. We partner with leading institutions and clinical researchers to ensure our platform delivers evidence-based results.
Patient-First
We design for real people with real needs. From seniors managing COPD to people with seasonal allergies, Zeph is intuitive, accessible, and built around the patient experience.
Clinical-Grade
Medical-precision technology in a consumer-friendly form. Our sensors deliver the same accuracy as clinical spirometry, giving you and your care team data you can trust.
Join Us on Our Mission
We are building the future of respiratory health. Whether you are a patient, clinician, or partner, we would love to hear from you.
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