Why I started Neurodigits

Finding Meaningful Work

For as long as I can remember, I loved to take things apart to understand how they work. I loved to understand deeply how things fit together. I loved to build things with my hands — whether it was go-karts, sheds, or Legos. I loved to puzzle over the meaning of song lyrics. And I loved to ask what motivates people to do what they do. That curiosity for both the how and the why has been the constant thread in my life.

Over time, that curiosity carried me into labs, classrooms, and companies where science and technology meet human needs. I found myself studying neural circuits, helping to turn molecules into medicines, and leading teams that blended data science with drug discovery. Along the way, I kept coming back to the same conviction: knowledge only matters when it can be applied to improve lives.

In 2023, I took a step back to reflect on where I wanted to channel my energy next. I saw three areas with the potential to change the world for the better — digital health, climate change, and education. All three touched human health and happiness, but education stood out. The need for better tools and broader outreach is urgent, and by improving education globally, we can help the next generation not only understand the world’s biggest problems but also innovate to solve them.

That conviction led to Neurodigits. The name itself reflects the balance I’ve always tried to strike: neuro for the mind, and digits for the hand — a nod to MIT’s motto mens et manus (“mind and hand”), which first inspired me years ago. It’s a reminder that ideas only matter when they’re put into action.

Today, that action takes shape in building tools like FamTiVi, designed to help families create healthier digital habits. For me, this isn’t just a product — it’s the continuation of a lifelong journey: to understand deeply, to build meaningfully, and to make knowledge matter.