Prashant Samant is the CEO and Co-Founder of Akido Labs, a company dedicated to leveraging data to address major public health challenges. With over nine years at the helm of Akido, Prashant has driven innovative solutions in healthcare and public services. He is also a Co-Founder and Board Member of Grid110, a startup accelerator, and serves as the Director of the Digital Health Lab at the University of Southern California. Prashant's extensive board experience includes positions at ImpactSpace, Youth Law Center's Baby Elmo Program, and Catchlight.io. He holds a BA in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis and has been recognized as a Hub Ventures Fellow and SEIC Fisher Fellow. Prashant is committed to fostering social entrepreneurship and empowering organizations to create meaningful social impact.