Parth Bhakta

Parth Bhakta is an Adjunct Professor in the Symbolic Systems Program at Stanford University, currently teaching SYMSYS161, a course on new business formation.13 He is also the Founder and CEO of Vivian Health, a leading healthcare jobs marketplace that has raised over $75 million in capital and serves over 1 million clinicians.13

Education and Career

Bhakta holds a B.S. in Symbolic Systems and an M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University.3 His professional experience includes:

• Founder and CEO of Vivian Health (November 2017 - Present)
• Angel Investor in early-stage technology companies (April 2015 - Present)
• Real Estate Developer at Chandra Hospitality, LLC (November 2010 - Present)
• Co-founder and CEO of Kiwi and Chatous (2012 - 2016)

Achievements

• Scaled Vivian Health from $0 to >$1B in GMV in its first 4 years
• Youngest franchisee in Hilton Hotels' history at age 19
• Invested in over 70 technology-driven companies
• Raised $2.1 million in seed funding for Chatous

Bhakta's diverse experience spans healthcare, technology, real estate, and education, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to innovation.23