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Who We Are

We help people access a better tomorrow.

At ALIGNMT AI, our mission is to empower organizations to innovate with AI — confidently, responsibly, and at scale. We believe that compliance and innovation are not opposing forces but complementary ones. Through governance frameworks, risk monitoring, and certification support built for the complexity of regulated industries, we help enterprises deploy AI that meets the highest standards of safety, transparency, and ethical practice — whether they serve patients, customers, or citizens.

Meet the Team

Meet the team. We build the governance infrastructure that lets enterprises deploy AI they can stand behind — compliant, transparent, and trusted by the people who depend on it.

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Founder

Andreea Bodnari

Andreea is a scientist by training (MIT PhD in Machine Learning), serial entrepreneur, and former product executive at Google and UnitedHealth Group where she launched industry-winning AI platforms and products. At Google, she founded and scaled the B2B Healthcare AI product department. Andreea is a reviewer @JAMIA for 10+ yrs, and a member of CHAI and NIST AI Safety Consortium.

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Program Management

Erin McConaughey

Erin has 20+ years of experience across product management, UX design, and project management in B2B, SaaS, and Enterprise environments. As a versatile generalist, she excels at navigating ambiguous challenges and driving cross-functional initiatives from strategy to execution. With hands-on experience in AI/ML products, Erin brings a practical understanding of responsible AI deployment and governance to complex product challenges.

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Founding Engineer

James Lawrence

James is a visionary backend engineer who transforms complex AI challenges into scalable, cost-efficient platforms. His rare ability to architect systems that process 300,000 images per hour on minimal hardware while reducing ML inference costs by 400% sets him apart as a technical leader. With a BS from WPI, James has led engineering teams at BrandGuard AI, Dianthus, and Talla.

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Senior Software Engineer

Lakhan Samani

Lakhan is a passionate software engineer enthusiastic about open source technologies and distributed systems. He enjoys designing scalable backend architectures and exploring the intersection of performance, reliability, and clean design.

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Founding Engineer

Matt Griffin

Matt is a seasoned engineering leader with a proven track record in architecting and scaling complex, distributed systems. His deep expertise in big data fuels his passion for building innovative products that deliver exceptional customer value. With a strong foundation from Clarkson University, Matt has honed his leadership skills at industry leaders like Snyk, Topcoat Data, and HubSpot.

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Customer Success

Stephen Mann

Stephen has a keen interest in the human experience with software, building startups and happy customers. He has led teams from three to 300, built customer service teams at startups and enterprises such as Octave, Carbon Health, and Intuit - in addition to a long tenure in Silicon Valley. Stephen completed Artificial Intelligence: Strategy and Application at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business / Emeritus and holds a BS from Virginia Tech.

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Senior Software Engineer

Surbhi Kataria

Surbhi is a frontend engineer who loves turning complexity into clarity. She builds fast, intelligent, and beautifully structured web applications that make AI-powered ideas feel effortless. With deep experience in React, Next.js, and TypeScript, she specializes in crafting scalable architectures and design systems that grow with products. For Surbhi, great engineering is a blend of precision and storytelling, where every detail of the interface quietly makes the technology feel human.

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Senior Software Engineer

Vipul Hirani

Vipul has a track record of building and scaling successful startups. With decades of experience in cloud computing, software architecture, and high-performance backend systems, Vipul excels in creating innovative, scalable solutions that drive business growth. His expertise spans multiple industries, with hands-on experience from early-stage development to enterprise-level solutions.

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Meet our expert Advisory Board

Learn more about the exceptional individuals who make up our Advisory Board

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Lynn Shapiro Snyder

EBG Member of the Firm, senior health care regulatory and AI compliance lawyer

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John Travis

fmr 36 yrs as Vice President of Regulatory Strategy at Cerner currently Oracle Health EHR

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Michael Clark

President RAAPID, fmr CEO DeliverHealth, Nuance, 20+ yrs healthcare experience

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Neil de Crescenzo

fmr CEO Optum Insights, SVP Oracle, IBM. 30+ yrs B2B tech experience

Our Investors

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Core Values

Innovation

By striving for the new, we build a better future for ourselves and generations to come. Innovation leaves a footprint of progress, shaping the world in ways we can only imagine.

Transparency

By breaking down silos and promoting open dialogue, we create an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas.

Accessibility

Understanding diverse needs cultivates compassion and bridges gaps. Accessibility isn't just a destination; it's the ongoing journey towards a future where everyone thrives, together.

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