Chet Chea, MD, CEO
Dr. Chea is the CEO and co-founder of Aribots and an accomplished infectious disease specialist who served as the Director of Infectious Disease for Vibra Hospitals in the Bay Area. With nearly 15 years of experience treating complex infections, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at New York Medical College/Cornell University and a fellowship in Infectious Disease at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Driven by the belief that modern technology should empower healthcare providers rather than hinder them, Dr. Chea advocates for physician-led innovation. He recognizes that while technology has the potential to improve patient care, many current medical platforms suffer from overly complex user interfaces that create barriers for clinical staff. By championing tools designed by clinicians for clinicians, he aims to assist physicians with diagnosis and treatment planning, mitigate medical errors, and allow physicians more meaningful time with their patients.
A serial entrepreneur, Dr. Chea also founded enBRIDGEment, Inc., a premier enrichment program serving thousands of students across schools and community centers throughout the Bay Area. Under his leadership, the organization has expanded its global footprint through a strategic partnership with Asia-based Geniebook to bring its curriculum to Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Beyond his primary ventures, Dr. Chea served as a strategic advisor to emerging startup, Nouslogic. He was instrumental in Nouslogic's development of real-time monitoring systems currently being used for several clinical environments.
Dana Nguyen, JD, COO
Ms. Nguyen is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Aribots, bringing a wealth of experience in technology, law, and entrepreneurship. Previously, she served as an Intellectual Property attorney at premier law firms, including Greenberg Traurig in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas, where she specialized in patent prosecution and represented Fortune 500 companies such as Qualcomm, Motorola, and Broadcom. With a background in engineering, Ms. Nguyen began her career as a device engineer after graduating with a BS in Electrical Engineering. She further expanded her expertise in the intellectual property sector as a patent consultant for the technology firm Intellectual Ventures in Mountain View, CA. Leveraging her deep understanding of the Bay Area startup ecosystem, Ms. Nguyen co-founded BARCHUK, LLC with Dr. Barchuk. The company’s healthcare systems are currently licensed in several hospitals throughout the United States, playing a critical role in helping patients wean off ventilation.
Britta Denman, DO,
Medical Director
After completing an infectious disease fellowship at the University of Vermont, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Dr. Denman transitioned into executive leadership, driving systemic healthcare improvements. Her distinguished administrative tenure includes serving as Vice Chief of Staff and subsequently Chief of Staff at Capital Medical Center. Committed to health equity, she founded Medica XXI, a nonprofit organization focused on delivering culturally appropriate healthcare education.
Dr. Denman’s contributions to community health and the nonprofit sector have earned her repeated professional recognition. An accomplished researcher, she has published work on emerging and neglected tropical diseases, mucosal immunity, and HIV-associated dementia in Experimental Biology and Medicine, and has presented her findings at numerous international conferences.
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Osas Nosa-Idahosa, PharmD.
With over a decade of comprehensive experience spanning clinical pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, and medication therapy management, Dr. Osas has established a distinguished career in pharmaceutical care. His extensive expertise encompasses pharmacokinetics, chemotherapy, pediatrics, geriatrics, critical care, hospice, and pain management. Dr. Osas previously served as the Director of Pharmacy at Kentfield Hospitals in Kentfield and San Francisco, and he currently serves as the Director of Pharmacy at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in the Bay Area.
Anupam Acharya, Engineer
Anupam has 5+ years of leadership experience in Indian startup ecosystem where he has co-founded one tech startup, built a successful business vertical with more than $2+ million of annual revenue in less than 8 months and managed another business vertical as business and product head for more than 2 years for a leading e-commerce and supply chain company (valuation of $800+ million). He has strong hands-on product and business management experience with responsibilities in Tech product development, operations, business development and enterprise sales. Anupam is a graduate of Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT).
Michael Stewart, MD
Dr. Michael Stewart is a general surgeon distinguished by his clinical precision in diagnosis and the development of comprehensive, patient-centered surgical strategies. He completed his rigorous surgical residency training at the Marshall University School of Medicine, where he cultivated expertise in managing complex operative cases and optimizing postoperative outcomes.
Deborah Doherty, MD
Dr. Deborah Doherty completed her residency training at Stanford University Medical Center and is a distinguished specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, focusing extensively on complex brain injury rehabilitation. With a primary practice in hospital-based care, she provides expert clinical management for individuals with severe brain injuries resulting from trauma, anoxia, meningitis, and related conditions. A noted authority in neurorehabilitation, Dr. Doherty has published extensively on disorders of consciousness, specifically regarding vegetative and minimally conscious states. Throughout her esteemed career, she served as the Medical Director of Brain Injury Services at Kentfield Hospital for nearly 30 years and currently acts as the Chief Medical Officer at Care Meridian.
John Cranshaw, MD
Dr. John Cranshaw, MD, is a seasoned internal medicine specialist practicing in San Francisco, CA. With nearly 30 years of experience, he brings a wealth of expertise to patient care, having trained at Harvard Medical School and Stanford University.
Ken Collinsworth, MD
A distinguished cardiologist with over 30 years of clinical expertise, Dr. Collinsworth specializes in the intersection of primary care and cardiovascular health. He completed his advanced fellowship training at two of the nation's premier institutions: Stanford University Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Collinsworth has remained dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for a wide spectrum of cardiac and general medical conditions.
Donald Blair, MD
Dr. Blair served as a mentor to our CEO during his infectious disease fellowship. Drawing on a wealth of knowledge from over 50 years of practicing internal medicine and infectious disease, Dr. Blair not only provided mentorship in the practice of medicine but also profoundly influenced Dr. Chea's commitment to delivering the highest standard of patient care. Dr. Chea attributes his dedication to patient advocacy directly to the principles and teachings imparted by his esteemed mentor.