Maya Ghosn Bichara
Scout at Sequoia Capital,
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.