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Verano Health

FoundationAcquiredYC S21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · 3 employees · Nonprofit · 1 known investors

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Verano Health operates an SMS-based telehealth platform that connects Medicaid patients with chronic diseases—particularly diabetes—to remote coaches for weekly check-ins and health education. The nonprofit targets underserved Americans who lack access to in-home disease management support.

Also known as CoachMe Health

HealthtechMental Health TechConsumer Health ServicesHealthcare ITUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Verano Health was founded in 2019 by Karin Underwood and Bharat Kilaru.

KUKarin Underwood
Karin UnderwoodFounder, CEO2019–2021Karin Underwood holds an MBA from Stanford and has worked in health tech product and operations roles. She has spent three years working in global health across Kenya and Myanmar, and is now building Verano Health.
BKBharat Kilaru
Bharat KilaruFounder in Residence2021–2022Founder/CEO at Stitch Health

Investors · 1

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Frequently asked questions

What does Verano Health do?
Verano Health operates an SMS-based telehealth platform that connects Medicaid patients with chronic diseases—particularly diabetes—to remote coaches for weekly check-ins and health education. The nonprofit targets underserved Americans who lack access to in-home disease management support.
Who founded Verano Health?
Verano Health was founded by Karin Underwood, Bharat Kilaru in 2019.
Who are Verano Health's investors?
Verano Health's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Verano Health headquartered?
Verano Health is headquartered in San Francisco, US.