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Dan Miller
Founder, CEO at Spora Health | Building an Equitable Healthcare System #culturecenteredcare
Dan Miller is the Founder and CEO of Spora Health, a healthcare startup he established in October 2019.5 Spora Health aims to provide primary care services specifically designed for people of color, with a particular focus on Black Americans.12
Professional Background
Before founding Spora Health, Miller held various positions in the tech and education sectors:
- Design Manager and Product Manager at Lambda School5
- Head of Platform at Pathrise5
- Independent Consultant5
He has also been involved in mentorship programs, including serving as a mentor for Backstage Capital.5
Education and Professional Development
Miller has pursued ongoing education and professional development:
- Participated in the Stanford Executive Program (SEP)4
- Completed the Tech Executive Leadership Initiative (TELI) with the Aspen Tech Policy Hub5
- Attended the On Deck Founders Fellowship (ODF3) in early 20202
Spora Health
Under Miller's leadership, Spora Health aimed to address healthcare disparities by offering culturally-informed virtual care.1 The company initially gained traction, securing $6.5 million in funding and expanding its services to multiple states.1
Recent Developments
Despite initial success, Spora Health faced challenges in 2022:
- The company was unable to raise a Series A funding round3
- It laid off all of its workers and significantly scaled back operations3
- Miller confirmed that the company now has fewer than five employees and is working to raise funds for growth3
Miller's experience with Spora Health highlights both the potential and challenges of addressing healthcare disparities through entrepreneurship in the digital health space.