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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.

    Highlights

    Startup Spora Health Closed Shop in 2022 and Laid Off Its Workers
    Oct 30 · Business Insider
    Startup Spora Health Closed Shop in 2022 and Laid Off Its Workers - Business Insider
    Startup Spora Health Closed Shop in 2022 and Laid Off Its Workers - Business Insider
    Dan Miller Interview: CEO of Spora Health on Bias in Venture Capital
    Dan Miller Interview: CEO of Spora Health on Bias in Venture Capital
    Jan 6 · CBC.ca
    Tobacco companies now have to pay to clean up cigarette butts in Spain. Some want Canada to go further - CBC.ca
    Tobacco companies now have to pay to clean up cigarette butts in Spain. Some want Canada to go furth
    Oct 17 · youtube.com
    Stanford Executive Program Alumni Spotlight: Dan Miller - YouTube
    Stanford Executive Program Alumni Spotlight: Dan Miller - YouTube

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