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Kunal Sarda

Kunal Sarda

CEO and Co-founder at Arya, Wharton and Techstars alumnus

New York, New York

Summary

Kunal Sarda is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder, notably launching VerbalizeIt, a translation platform that appeared on 'Shark Tank' and was later acquired by Smartling. He is now leading Arya Health, an AI-native company focused on re-imagining human capital management in distributed healthcare, which recently secured an $18.2M Series A funding round. theorg+3
With a strong background in healthcare and technology, Kunal's expertise lies in building and scaling businesses, particularly in areas involving AI and automation. At Smartling, he contributed to the development of a machine-learning algorithm for translation quality, and at Arya Health, he is applying AI to automate administrative tasks in healthcare to improve efficiency and humanize care. smartling+1
Kunal is an active thought leader and writer, frequently contributing articles to the Arya Health Insights blog. His writings cover topics such as healthcare M&A, workforce management, and the application of AI in healthcare, demonstrating his deep engagement with industry trends and strategic insights. aryaworks

Work

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Arya raises $18.2M Series A to build the AI-native “system of action” for distributed care

October 1, 2025

Details Arya Health's $18.2 million Series A funding round, emphasizing the company's mission to use AI to bring humanity back to healthcare by automating administrative tasks in distributed care. Co-authored with his 9-year-old daughter, Arya, the namesake of the company, to highlight the human aspect of their mission.

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Impact of the April 2025 U.S. Tariff War on Health Services M&A

April 1, 2025

Examines how the April 2025 U.S. tariff war has reshaped the home health M&A market, noting its pivotal role in influencing dealmaking trends.

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Executive Brief: Home Health M&A Reshapes in 2025 After a 2024 Slowdown

March 1, 2025

Analyzes the U.S. home health M&A market, noting a rebound in 2025 after a significant slowdown in 2024, and identifies the strategic rationale and capital fueling activity.

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The Three Types of Healthcare Workers: A New Framework for Staffing Success

March 1, 2025

Argues against a one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare staffing, proposing a new framework to understand and manage the diverse healthcare workforce.

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What appearing on Shark Tank taught me about workforce management

January 1, 2024

Reflects on lessons learned from his appearance on 'Shark Tank' regarding the importance of measuring performance and effectively communicating about it in the context of workforce management.

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