Ilya Vakhutinsky

Ilya Vakhutinsky is the co-founder and CEO of Careswitch, a home care agency management software company. Here are key details about his background:

Early Life and Inspiration: Born in Ukraine, Vakhutinsky moved to the United States as a young child. His mother worked as a home health aide and caregiver, which deeply influenced his entrepreneurial journey.1 Growing up, he witnessed the challenges his mother faced in the caregiving profession, which sparked his passion to create technological solutions for home care agencies.

Professional Background:

• Founder & CEO of Careswitch (January 2018 - Present)
• Previously worked at Quartet Health as:
  • Software Engineer (2016-2017)
  • Product Manager (2015-2016)
• Thiel Fellow from 2012-2014, receiving a $100,000 fellowship for early entrepreneurial work13

Education and Achievements:

• Attended Columbia University
• Graduated from Bergen County Academies High School
• Received Forbes 30 Under 30 award in healthcare in 202013

Entrepreneurial Vision: Vakhutinsky co-founded Careswitch with Mark Fayngersh, creating a free agency management software designed to simplify operations for home care agencies. The platform aims to be caregiver-first, providing intuitive and user-friendly tools that address the practical challenges faced by caregivers and agency managers.1

The name "Careswitch" originates from the concept of a "Care Switchboard" - a central hub for coordinating care and connecting caregivers with employers through a single platform.2