Kal Vepuri

Kal Vepuri is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Hero, a company that specializes in IoT-enabled medication management solutions aimed at helping individuals, particularly the elderly, adhere to their medication regimens. The motivation behind creating Hero stemmed from personal experience; Vepuri was inspired to develop the service after witnessing his mother struggle with medication adherence following her recovery from a serious health issue. This experience highlighted the complexities and challenges of managing medications, which led to the development of Hero's innovative pill dispenser and management system.12

Before founding Hero, Vepuri had a successful career as an entrepreneur and angel investor, backing over 175 companies, including notable names like Warby Parker and ClassPass. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Economics from Duke University, where he graduated with high distinction. Additionally, he was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship in economics and has experience working with Bain & Company and in private equity.12

In his role at Hero, Vepuri emphasizes the importance of technology in simplifying healthcare processes, aiming to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families by reducing the burdens of medication management.3 He is also involved in various advisory roles and sits on the boards of several companies, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to innovation in healthcare and technology.1