Charu Ramanathan, PhD

Dr. Charu Ramanathan, a PhD holder in Biomedical Engineering, has a profound understanding of the complexities of parenting in the modern age, especially in dealing with developmental and behavioral challenges in children amidst work-life demands.

She is the visionary behind Vitalxchange, an all-encompassing virtual health platform designed to empower parents in nurturing their children effectively. Vitalxchange utilizes cutting-edge technology with a human touch, offering a unique blend of live coaching, digital resources, and behavioral psychology insights to support families in promoting their child's growth, behavior, learning, and overall welfare.

The platform operates on a personalized approach, pairing each family with a dedicated Vitalguide who serves as a knowledgeable mentor, whether a child development specialist or a seasoned parent, tailored to the family's specific needs and stage on their parenting journey.

Families can easily access Vitalxchange through a convenient monthly subscription model, either via employer benefits programs or directly through the platform's website, ensuring seamless and affordable access to vital parenting resources.

Dr. Ramanathan's educational background includes a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Cochin University of Science and Technology.

Throughout her career, she has held key positions in various organizations, including roles as a Strategic Advisor at Carelog, Founder Member at Parenthood Ventures, Co-Founder and CEO at Vitalxchange, Founding Chairman of the Board at Lokyata, Board Member at MedWish International, and Co-Founder, President, and CSO at CardioInsight, Inc., where she also served as a Business Unit Lead at Medtronic following its acquisition of CardioInsight in 2015.