Robert Goldberg

Robert Goldberg is the Founder and CEO of Neumitra, a Boston-based company that develops wearable health sensors and analytics software to measure and manage stress.12 As a former MIT researcher with a background in neuroscience, Goldberg co-founded Neumitra in 2009 after meeting his future co-founders, Anand Yadav and Safiyy Momen, in an MIT class called Neurotechnology Ventures.1

Background and Expertise

Goldberg was trained as a neuroscientist and spent over a decade studying the brain.3 His expertise in neuroscience led him to focus on the autonomic nervous system and its role in stress response. This background has been instrumental in Neumitra's mission to quantify the effects and costs of stress on human health, performance, and happiness.3

Neumitra's Mission and Technology

Under Goldberg's leadership, Neumitra has developed:

1. Embedded biomodules that measure the autonomic nervous system continuously throughout daily life.2
2. Mobile software that links contextual data with stress physiology.2
3. Population health predictors to understand how environments and cultures impact stress-related health conditions.2

The company's goal is to create a validated stress score to quantify daily brain health.2 Neumitra's technology has been integrated into various wearable devices, including smartwatches, fitness bracelets, and jewelry.1

Achievements and Recognition

Goldberg has successfully secured funding for Neumitra from notable investors, including:

• Rock Health
• Yahoo
• Peter Thiel's Breakout Labs
• NetScientific1

He has also presented Neumitra's technology to high-profile organizations, including briefing the Pentagon on their stress-measuring capabilities.3

Robert Goldberg's work with Neumitra aims to revolutionize how we understand and manage stress, potentially impacting productivity, healthcare costs, and overall well-being on both individual and societal levels.13