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Andrew Riesen
Co-Founder and CEO at Heard Mental Health
Andrew Riesen, Co-Founder and CEO of Heard Mental Health
Andrew Riesen is the passionate and fearless co-founder and CEO of Heard Mental Health, a company dedicated to improving the financial back-office for mental health professionals in private practice.1 Heard was launched in 2019 with the mission of empowering therapists to focus on their patients by handling the intricacies of their business operations.23
Prior to co-founding Heard, Andrew had a diverse career path. He co-founded TaxVerse, an affordable, cloud-based app that provides sales tax analysis, which was later acquired.1 He also worked at PwC in their New Ventures and Emerging Company Services divisions.1
Andrew's journey began as a CPA and then led to creating tech solutions for small businesses at PwC.2 His personal experiences and passion for therapy, combined with his expertise in fintech and health and wellness, inspired him to establish Heard.23
Under Andrew's leadership, Heard has raised significant funding to advance its mission. In 2022, the company raised $10 million in a Series A round3, followed by an additional $15 million in 2023 led by Headline and GGV Capital.4 These investments will be used to further develop Heard's core software offering, expand its product footprint, and build a strong leadership team.34
Andrew's vision for Heard is to simplify the administrative tasks for therapists, allowing them to focus on providing the best possible care to their patients.4 By offering a comprehensive suite of services, including bookkeeping, payroll, and tax assistance, Heard aims to help therapists achieve financial independence and success in their private practices.34
