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Kelvin Summoogum
Entrepreneur in deep tech, doctoral researcher in Machine Learning applied to Geriatrics, Board chairman,Advisor to VCs and PE firms in Agetech, Medtech, Healthtech and Fintech.
Kelvin Summoogum is the Founder and CEO of MiiHealth (formerly known as MiiCare), a healthtech company specializing in geriatrics.56 He founded the company in 2018 after the tragic loss of his grandmother due to a fall at home, which inspired him to develop innovative solutions for elderly care.45
Summoogum has an extensive background in technology and engineering:
- He holds a BEng from the University of Mauritius, an MSc from the University of Greenwich, and a PhD from the University of Kent.3
- Currently, he is a healthcare innovation executive at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a doctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge.3
- Prior to founding MiiCare, he worked as a Technology Advisor for Smart Cities at Bristol City Council and Glasgow City Council.3
Under Summoogum's leadership, MiiHealth has developed Monica, an AI-based digital health companion designed to keep elderly individuals safe, healthy, and connected to their loved ones.6 The company recently relocated its headquarters to Phoenix, Arizona, positioning itself at the forefront of healthcare innovation.2
Summoogum's professional experience also includes roles such as:
- Technology Advisor at IBI Group (2007-2018)
- Intelligent Transport Systems Engineer at Medway Council (2003-2007)
- Scientific Researcher at the University of Greenwich (2002-2003)1
His dedication to improving elderly care stems from his personal experience, and he continues to work towards creating person-centered, AI-based assistive technology to support independent living for older adults.45