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Vinith Johnson

Founder

Founder at Sophys

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedSophys · YC

About

Vinith Johnson conducted cognitive neuroscience research at Neuroscape developing digital therapeutics for ADHD and contributed to the development of a game-based FDA-approved therapeutic product. He subsequently served as tech lead for a clinical trial using adaptive deep brain stimulation for cervical dystonia, and later worked at San Francisco General Hospital collaborating with surgeons on neurosurgical and pediatric surgical device development.

Founder at SophysYC W22

Intro paths

YC

Vinith went through Y Combinator (Winter 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Vinith can intro founders to Sophys's investors below.

Sophys's investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2022

Experience

  1. SupioHead of Intakecurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco, CA
  2. Caseflood.ai (YC W25)Founding Product Owner2025San Francisco, CA
  3. SophysFounder & CEO at Sophys (YC W22)2022 — 2025San Francisco, California, United States
  4. UCSF Medical CenterSurgical Device Engineer2020 — 2022San Francisco, California, United States
  5. University of California, San FranciscoResearch Specialist, UCSF Neuromodulation Center2020San Francisco, California, United States
  6. University of California, San FranciscoResearch Specialist, Neuroscape2017 — 2020San Francisco, California
  7. Duke UniversityResidential Hall Leader2015New Delhi, Delhi, India
  8. adidasYouth Ambassador (Beatboxer)2013New Delhi, Delhi, India
  9. IBMSummer Intern2013Bengaluru Area, India

Skills & more

Go-to-Market StrategyFundraisingData AnalysisProgrammingAdvertisingApplied PsychologyEditingScientific ReviewMedical Device R&DCommunity DevelopmentProgram ManagementStart-up Leadership
+8 moreProduct OperationsClinical Research ExperienceRapid PrototypingBusiness-to-Business (B2B)SalesProduct DesignUX ResearchProduct Management

Languages English · French · Hindi · Malayalam · Spanish · Tamil

  • Open Water Diver — PADI
  • UCSF Global Entrepreneurship Program — University of California, San Francisco
  • Diversity and Inclusion Staff Certificate Program — University of California

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Vinith Johnson?
Vinith Johnson conducted cognitive neuroscience research at Neuroscape developing digital therapeutics for ADHD and contributed to the development of a game-based FDA-approved therapeutic product. He subsequently served as tech lead for a clinical trial using adaptive deep brain stimulation for cervical dystonia, and later worked at San Francisco General Hospital collaborating with surgeons on neurosurgical and pediatric surgical device development.
Where does Vinith Johnson work?
Vinith Johnson is Founder of Sophys.
What companies did Vinith Johnson found?
Vinith Johnson founded Sophys.
Where did Vinith Johnson go to school?
Vinith Johnson studied at Y Combinator (Winter 2022); Shiv Nadar University (Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Electrical); Balalok Matriculation Higher Secondary School (10+2).

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