Varun Av
About Varun Av
Varun Av is the Cofounder and CTO of Inito, where he has worked since 2015. He has a strong background in engineering and product development, with significant contributions to the healthcare diagnostics field.
Work at Inito
Varun Av has served as Cofounder and CTO at Inito since 2015. In this role, he has been instrumental in overseeing the company's strategic initiatives and product development. He played a key role in Inito's acceptance into Y Combinator in 2019, which facilitated the company's planning for entry into the US market. Under his leadership, Inito launched a four-hormone test strip in 2022, enhancing its product offerings in the healthcare diagnostics sector. He also oversaw the US market entry of Inito's fertility test in 2021, marking a significant milestone for the company.
Education and Expertise
Varun Av holds a Dual Degree in B.Tech and M.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, which he completed from 2002 to 2007. He studied PCME and achieved PUC at Christ University, Bangalore. Additionally, he has completed a program at Y Combinator, achieving W19. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in technology and product development within the healthcare diagnostics field.
Background
Varun Av began his career with an internship at General Electric in 2006, where he worked for two months in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He then joined Siemens, where he held various positions, including Member Technical Staff, Research Engineer, and Senior Research Engineer from 2007 to 2011. His experience at Siemens contributed to his expertise in research and technical development, which he later applied at Inito.
Achievements
Varun Av has made significant contributions to Inito's product development and market strategy. He conceptualized low-cost reader technology in 2015, enabling scalability across various diagnostic tests. In 2020, he implemented quality and regulatory systems to ensure compliance with industry standards for the US market entry. He led product development and clinical trials for Inito's product launch in India between 2017 and 2018, showcasing his ability to drive innovation in healthcare diagnostics.