Hesaam Esfandyarpour

Hesaam Esfandyarpour is a prominent entrepreneur and innovator in the field of biotechnology and DNA sequencing. He is the Founder and Board Member of the GNOS Foundation (ΓΝΩΣ), a role he has held since December 2013. The foundation focuses on advancing knowledge and innovation in genomic sciences.2

In addition to his work with GNOS, Hesaam is the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of VIVAI Health, which he established in 2022. He previously founded GenapSys Inc. in 2010, where he developed electronic DNA sequencing technology during his PhD studies at Stanford University. This innovative technology integrates various scientific disciplines, including engineering, chemistry, and biology.13

Hesaam holds multiple degrees from Stanford University: a PhD and MS in Electrical Engineering, as well as an MSc in Management. He also earned a BS in Electrical Engineering with Honors from Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, Iran.1 Throughout his career, he has raised significant funding for his ventures, including approximately $166 million for GenapSys.1