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Eiro is founded by three computer science and bioinformatics professors at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Eiro started as a research effort as part of Wellcome Leap's MCPsych program (wellcomeleap.org/mcpsych), which aimed to leverage data-driven stratification and treatment-matching so as to double the number of people who receive an effective treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) on the first try. As a part of that program, the Eiro team developed a platform which enables identification of informative biomarkers across multiple data modalities, statistical association of those biomarkers to various treatment outcomes, and optimization for rapid patient reocvery over the trajectories of clinical actions (data collection and/or treatment prescription). Eiro is now focused on translating this technical platform into products that can inform better care for real patients. We are building both patient-facing and clinician-facing interfaces to our technology. Software which makes individualized recommendations about treatment efficacy are regulated by the FDA under the Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) category. This means that both the patient-facing and clinician-facing versions of our technology must be deemed safe and effective in a randomized control trial. In preparation for these clinical trials, we are building out the capabilities to collect patient data at scale, as needed to train and validate our biomarkers against observed treatment outcomes. We are actively recruiting for three founding engineers, a research assistant and an administrative assistant. Please see our open roles for more information.

FairwAI is building real-time accountability infrastructure to detect bias in the moments that matter most. We’re solving one of the toughest challenges in tech: how to make fairness not just a principle but a system. From healthcare and hiring to hospitality and housing, bias shows up when people are most vulnerable. FairwAI turns those moments into measurable, actionable data—using AI, computer vision, and behavioral science to flag risks and enable institutional change before harm happens. We’re not a DEI tool. We’re compliance infrastructure for a new era—where safety, dignity, and fairness are non-negotiable. Our team includes engineers, policy thinkers, civil rights advocates, and public interest technologists from MIT, Harvard, Stanford, The UN, and beyond. We’re launching high-impact projects and building the backbone of ethical AI adoption across sectors. For interns & fellows, this is not a coffee-run experience. You’ll co-design tools, analyze live scenarios, and help shape the future of bias detection and remediation. Your work will be mentored, respected, and turned into real-world impact. If you care about fairness, ethics, and building tools that actually change lives—FairwAI is where your skills meet purpose. Join us. Let’s build the infrastructure fairness deserves.

Tekvaly helps startups and Fortune 500 companies build the teams and capabilities required to drive innovation and sustainable growth. As companies invest heavily in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, and Data Engineering, the real challenge is no longer technology. It is finding the specialized talent capable of building and scaling these systems. Tekvaly connects organizations with highly skilled professionals who bring the technical expertise and practical experience needed to deliver real impact. Our services include Executive Search, Permanent Hiring, Staff Augmentation, Project Team Hiring, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and Software & Product Development, enabling companies to scale teams faster and execute technology initiatives with confidence. With global operations across Canada and the United States, Tekvaly combines deep domain expertise with global talent networks to help companies hire smarter, move faster, and maximize the value of their technology investments.