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Vinay Gidwaney
Entrepreneur and advisor
Vinay Gidwaney is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and healthcare. He currently serves as the Chief Product Officer (CPO) at OneDigital, a national insurance and employee benefits company.12 In this role, he leads a team of technology experts to deliver innovative products and solutions for OneDigital's customers.
Professional Background
Gidwaney has a diverse and impressive career history:
Entrepreneurship:: He is a serial entrepreneur who has founded multiple successful technology companies. Notable ventures include:
- Maxwell Health, which was later acquired by Sun Life Financial1
- Control-F1, an industry leader in Support Automation that was acquired by Computer Associates in 20062
- DailyFeats, an online social platform for sharing and rewarding positive actions2
Technology Leadership:: Prior to joining OneDigital, Gidwaney served as the Head of Technology at CIC Health in Boston, where he worked on scaling up operations for COVID-19 testing and mass vaccination sites across Massachusetts.12
Healthcare Involvement:: In addition to his technology roles, Gidwaney serves as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc.34 This hands-on experience in emergency medical services demonstrates his commitment to healthcare beyond the technological aspect.
Board Memberships and Advisory Roles
Gidwaney is actively involved in various organizations:
- Board Member at Design for Change USA, an education and social justice non-profit12
- Board Member for the Space Camp Alumni Association2
- Board Member at InnSure2
- Strategic Advisor to various startups in the health, financial services, insurance, and SaaS industries2
Education and Research
Gidwaney has also been involved in academic research:
- He worked as a Researcher in Synthetic Neurobiology at the MIT Media Lab, focusing on novel treatments for epilepsy2
Vinay Gidwaney's diverse experience spanning technology, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and social impact makes him a unique professional with a broad skill set and a commitment to innovation and community service.