
WellTheory is a virtual autoimmune care platform founded in 2020 by Ellen Rudolph, Claire Rudolph, and Wallace Torres — all personally affected by autoimmune disease. The company pairs licensed registered dietitians and board-certified health coaches with advanced diagnostic testing to help the 50+ million Americans living with autoimmune conditions reduce symptoms and reclaim their lives. Members follow a 12-month personalized program covering nutrition, sleep, stress, and movement. Clinical outcomes show 92% of members reduce symptoms within four weeks, 85% cut ER visits within 16 months, and average annual healthcare savings of $5,181 per patient. Backed by $33.4M in total funding led by General Catalyst, WellTheory serves both individual members ($175/month) and self-insured employers and health plans like Sentara Health Plans.
Maayan Cohen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hello Heart, a Menlo Park-based digital therapeutics company focused exclusively on cardiovascular health. A former Israeli tank platoon commander turned strategy consultant, she built Hello Heart from a 2013 startup into a platform covering 1.6+ million members across Fortune 500 employers, backed by $148.5M in funding from investors including Khosla Ventures, IVP, and Stripes. Named to CNBC Changemakers 2024 and Inc. Female Founders 500 in 2025, Cohen is recognized for her empathy-driven leadership style - including managing her company from Tel Aviv bomb shelters during the 2023 Israel-Hamas war while providing housing and support for both Israeli and Palestinian staff.