Rajiv Kumar, M.D.

Rajiv Kumar is a serial entrepreneur in the digital health and social wellbeing sectors, having founded multiple companies. He started ShapeUp, Inc. while in medical school, growing it into a global enterprise focused on social connections for health, which was later acquired by Virgin Pulse. He also co-founded Forum, a marketplace for peer support groups, and is currently the Co-Founder & CEO of Goal AI, an AI-powered platform for social wellbeing and behavior change. conference-board+6

As a physician with an M.D. from Brown Medical School, Dr. Kumar has consistently focused his career on preventive health and public health innovation. He was struck by the lack of focus on prevention in traditional medical education, which led him to create initiatives leveraging social dynamics and technology to encourage healthy behaviors, particularly in the workplace. healthevolution+2

Dr. Kumar is an advocate for social impact and community engagement. He co-founded Adopt A Doctor, a non-profit that supported doctors in underserved regions of Africa. His work with ShapeUp and Forum also highlights his belief in the power of community and peer support to drive positive change in health and personal development. returnsonwellbeing+3