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Maya Ghosn Bichara

Scout at Sequoia Capital,

London, England

Overview

Work Experience

  • Operating Partner

    2022 - Current

    BBC invests in mental wellness, consciousness, spirituality and psychedelics. Portfolio includes early investments in Headspace Health, Insight Timer, gloo and Interaxon.

  • Angel Investor

    2018

    Early-stage investor in companies focused on: (1) mental health and wellness (incl. North Star; Alto Neuroscience; O7); (2) companies built by women for women (incl. HANX; Alpher; Your Juno); (3) purpose-driven companies challenging the status quo (incl. Whering; Apothekary; The Mighty). Portfolio includes: > Alto Neuroscience: redefining psychiatry by using biomarkers to match patients with medicine > Apothekary: plant-based online pharmacy > Backer: invest tax-free for college with help from family and friends > Blackrock Neurotech: pioneering brain-computer interface technology > Clayful: on demand text-based coaching for every kid > HANX: sustainable and women-centered sexual health & wellness > Isaac Health: specialist provider for dementia diagnosis and management > The Mighty: patient-centered online community and support system > Maro: a child development toolkit for parents at home, at school and at the clinic > Mauj: Sexual wellness, products and awareness for Arab women > Rejuveron: therapies and technology for longevity > Whering: digitizing your wardrobe eco-consciously > Your Juno: financial education platform for women and non-binary people

  • Advisory Board Member

    2024

    Embrace is a Lebanon-based nonprofit providing pioneering mental health services, from the first free crisis hotline in the Middle East to outreach services in rural areas, to an affordable mental health clinic.

  • Senior Advisor

    2024

    Prospira supports global businesses, philanthropists and investors to design and deliver effective mental health solutions.

  • Board Member

    2021

    Jusoor (‘bridges’ in Arabic) is an international NGO with the mission of “Investing in Syria’s Children & Youth for a Better Tomorrow”. A leading global actor in educational and entrepreneurial programs for refugee children and youth from Syria, Jusoor is known for its innovative approach to development challenges, high-velocity execution, and the strength of its global strategic partnerships.

  • Board Member

    2023

    O7 Therapy is a MENA-focused mental health tech company providing businesses and individuals with high quality, culturally-sensitive mental health services from the comfort and confidentiality of your home.

  • Impact Strategy Lead

    2023

    The Inner Foundation leverages for-profit investing, grant-giving and ecosystem building to improve the state of inner health for emerging adults with a diversity, equity & inclusion lens.

  • Scout

    2022

    Sequoia helps daring founders build legendary companies from idea to IPO and beyond. In aggregate, Sequoia-backed companies account for more than 25% of NASDAQ's total value. The vast majority of capital invested has been on behalf of non-profits and schools which amplifies Sequoia's impact.

  • Board Member

    2022

    YC-backed. Private practice — made perfect. The platform for mental health professionals that takes the guesswork out of growing. Orchid enables mental health providers to onboard more patients, spend more time with current patients, and achieve better mental health outcomes. Orchid is not just another tool for mental health providers: it is a convenient, one-stop-shop that offers seamless integration of core clinical workflows

  • Board Member

    2022

    As a a Datadock-certified training provider, Konexio’s creates career opportunities by training refugees and unemployed youth in digital skills, fostering a world where everyone is included in our increasingly digital world.

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