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Tigran Bdoyan

Tigran Bdoyan

Co-Founder and CTO of SimCare AI, building AI patients for clinical training

San Francisco, California
Gahanna, Ohio
Joined August 2025

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Tigran is a highly driven entrepreneur with a strong technical background in AI and full-stack development. His entrepreneurial journey began at a young age, with experiences selling video game hacks at 14 and co-founding a startup at 16. This early exposure to building and business culminated in his current role as Co-Founder and CTO of SimCare AI, a venture focused on revolutionizing healthcare training with AI-powered patient simulations. itel+2
He demonstrates remarkable tenacity, particularly with SimCare AI's acceptance into Y Combinator. After an initial rejection, he and his co-founder reapplied with new email accounts, leading to their acceptance and a $500,000 funding round, showcasing a 'risk-taking' and determined approach to achieving their vision. globenewswire
Tigran has a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, as evidenced by the origin of SimCare AI. He developed the initial AI tool to address his co-founder's need for an affordable clinical communications exam tutor, turning a personal challenge into a solution with significant commercial and educational impact. This product-led growth strategy allowed the company to gain traction quickly. itel+1
His academic path, including studies at the University of Chicago in Computer Science and Mathematics, was intertwined with his entrepreneurial pursuits, eventually leading him to prioritize his startup. This blend of formal education and hands-on startup experience highlights his commitment to real-world application of technical knowledge. itel

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Tigran was an active wrestler throughout high school at Columbus Academy and continued his involvement on the University of Chicago's wrestling team as a freshman. ncsasports+1