Deboleena (Deb) Dutta

Deboleena (Deb) Dutta is the founder and CEO of Viora Health, a technology startup based in Philadelphia that focuses on improving access to healthcare and addressing social determinants of health, particularly for individuals facing barriers such as social isolation, food insecurity, and low health literacy. Her motivation to start Viora Health stemmed from personal experiences with family health challenges, particularly during times of social isolation when access to care was limited.13

Background and Education

Dutta has a diverse professional background with over 20 years of experience in finance and entrepreneurship. She began her career on Wall Street as an analyst at Merrill Lynch and later held positions at Moody's Investors Service and Institutional Credit Partners. Dutta earned her MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she became acutely aware of the healthcare access issues faced by many individuals, despite having insurance.134

Viora Health

Founded in 2018, Viora Health aims to provide personalized health management programs, particularly for conditions like diabetes and hypertension. The company partners with healthcare providers to offer tailored programs through a mobile app, which includes curated content and resources to help users manage their health effectively. Viora Health has been recognized for its innovative approach to health equity, winning awards such as the Johnson & Johnson Health Equity Innovation Challenge.123

Dutta's work at Viora Health reflects her commitment to leveraging technology to enhance healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes, especially in underserved communities.25