Yasmine Van Wilt, PhD, FRSA
Co-Founder and CEO/CTO
ML engineer and composer leading product, science, and IP strategy at NeuralPositive. Yasmine invented and validated core methods for composing and dosing medical-grade therapeutic music and oversees the NeuroTunes catalog and patent portfolio.
Highlights
Invented algorithms for therapeutic composition, dosing, and personalization
Leads development and validation of the NeuroTunes therapeutic catalog
Research and training at Cornell, Columbia, and Stanford
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
VP experience with Avalon Net Worth Securities and Cardinal Fund Management
AWS CTO Fellow and Andrew Mellon Fellow
Composer, songwriter, and producer with works at the United Nations, WHO, PBS, and Billboard Top 100 (Country)
Motivation
Inspired by caring for her father during brain cancer treatment and the relief music provided, Yasmine co-founded NeuralPositive to translate that comfort into precise, scalable therapy.
Jim Anderson
Co-Founder and Chief Architect
Technology pioneer with deep experience in large-scale platforms, affective computing, and secure data systems. Jim leads architecture and long-range technology strategy for NeuralPositive’s closed-loop therapeutic music engine.
Highlights
Co-founder of About.com, exited to The New York Times in 2005
Former Solutions Architect and inventor at Spotify, contributing to foundational technologies and scale
35+ years in identity protection, data security, and advanced computing
Advisor to U.S. government and law enforcement on security, KYC, and AML
Career across IBM, Prodigy, About.com, and multiple emerging tech ventures
55+ issued U.S. patents across AI/ML, telecommunications, data security, mobile, and affective computing
Motivation and role
Driven to apply robust, scalable engineering to health, Jim ensures the platform is secure, resilient, and clinically meaningful.
Peter Blumen, ScM, MBA
Co-Founder and CIO
Wall Street veteran and fintech innovator focused on behavior-informed product strategy and AI/ML applications. Peter leads special projects that apply quantitative methods and UX insights to accelerate adoption and engagement.
Highlights
Roles in investment banking, proprietary trading, and fund management at Maple Partners, PTS Management, Whitebox Partners, and Scoggin Fund Management
Founding and Managing Partner, Cardinal Fund Management
Audit committee chair and financial expert for a 250M USD public company
Contributor to the 2012 U.S. Electric Vehicle Standards Roadmap
Expertise across technology, media, real estate, and emerging energy sectors
MBA, The Wharton School; ScM Computer Science and AB Economics, Brown University
Motivation and role
Committed to practical, high-engagement solutions that improve outcomes, Peter advances cross-industry initiatives and product experiments that extend the platform’s impact.
Christopher Long, MBA
CFO, COO
Strategic financial leader with deep experience in public-market investing and startup operations. Christopher directs finance, operations, and scale-up planning for NeuralPositive.
Highlights
Former portfolio manager and Chief Investment Officer at Tudor Investment Corporation and Graham Capital Management
Founder and CIO, Kerdos Trading, managing multi-family office strategies
Startup CFO roles at HapTech Holdings and DropLabs/SonicSensory, raising 30M USD+
Expertise in complex market environments, capital strategy, and regulatory navigation
Background in multisensory and haptic technology programs supporting wellness applications
MBA, New York University
Motivation and role
A dedicated musician, Christopher joined after a partner trial highlighted the potential of therapeutic music. He aligns capital strategy and operations for responsible growth and impact.
Mike Larson
Chief Sound Officer aka “The Minister of Sound”
Top creative, five-time Grammy-winning engineer and producer known for work with Pharrell Williams, Beyoncé, Snoop Dogg, Beck, and many more. Mike ensures the NeuroTunes catalog meets the highest standards of audio quality while preserving therapeutic intent.
Highlights
Five Grammy Awards, including two for best-engineered album
Leadership in studio craft, mastering, and large-scale production
Collaborations across major music and technology companies
Integration of innovative audio technologies in commercial projects
Drives purpose-composed quality control for clinical and consumer listening
Motivation and role
Committed to uniting great sound with measurable benefit, Mike leads the bridge between world-class production and medical-grade delivery.
Brian Wallace, MD, PhD, MBA
CMedO, President
Physician-neuroscientist and digital health leader overseeing clinical strategy, evidence generation, and health-system partnerships. Brian has served across EU, UK, and US care environments and has spoken at the United Nations on digital health and value-based care.
Highlights
25+ years in clinical, research, and leadership roles
MD and PhD, Medical University of Lublin, with foundational work in neuropsychiatry and internet-related addictions
MBA in Healthcare Management with additional graduate certificates in Global Business Strategy, Finance, and Marketing
Medical and surgical training with the Maltese Ministry of Health, including national audits in CNS and mental health quality improvement
Early quantitative EEG work for traumatic brain injury monitoring
Co-inventor and patent co-author on NeuralPositive neuromodulation technologies
Led award-winning digital health programs in tele-psychiatry, medical chatbots, therapeutic videobots, and pediatric DTx gaming
Motivation and role
Focused on evidence-backed, non-drug solutions and value-based care, Brian leads NeuralPositive’s clinical validation and health innovation strategies to enhance physician workflows, patient outcomes, and quality of life.
Joshua Lengenthal, MCRP, MLA
Chief of Staff, Investor Relations
Entrepreneur and investor focused on community development and early-stage venture building. Joshua advises on partnerships and growth strategy and brings a cross-sector perspective across technology and impact.
Highlights
Managing Partner, The Batchery; Venture Partner, IA Seed Ventures
Founder of the San Francisco FlameThrowers professional team
Board service with local and national nonprofits
Two decades of Aikido practice and coaching
AB, Harvard University; Master’s, University of California, Berkeley
Motivation and role
After firsthand experience with NeuroTunes’ impact on focus and seeing how purpose composed music can impact others’ emotional regulation, Joshua now supports strategic relationships that extend access and real-world use.
Marcin Waryszak
SVP Operations
Entrepreneur and founder of Calmsie and Envirly, TEDx speaker, Sigma Squared Fellow, and advisor to the Telemedicine Roundtable at the Ministry of Health in Poland. Marcin contributes expertise at the intersection of innovation, digital therapeutics, and sustainability.
Highlights
Founder and CEO of Calmsie, a pediatric therapeutic gaming company recognized by Oracle as a top global pediatric startup and a member of NVIDIA Inception, with support from Google and ElevenLabs programs
Founder of Envirly, a software platform for ESG and carbon measurement
Expert at i4KIDS, an international group for pediatric innovation
Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, Forbes 25 Under 25, Forbes 10 Most Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs, and Brief 50 Most Creative in Polish Business
Graduate in Mathematics and Economics, University of Warsaw
Motivation and role
Marcin joins after collaborating on several pediatric joint ventures. He provides expertise and support for product strategy and partnerships across digital therapeutics and global health innovation.