Built by People Who Know This Problem
ScudoMind brings together deep operational startup experience and world-class psychiatric and neuromodulation expertise.
Benny Shoham
CEO & Founder
Serial entrepreneur and inventor who built three companies across BioTech, Renewable Energy (BrightView), and Sustainable Nutrition (GreenOnyx). ScudoMind is his third startup, born from a personal encounter with depression. Decades of experience taking hardware products from concept through manufacturing.
Credentials
- Electronic Engineering degree, Technion
- Executive MBA
- 25 patents across hardware and deep-tech domains
- Deep expertise in IP strategy, fundraising, and company scaling
- Markets: BioTech, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Nutrition, Enterprise SW, Semiconductors
Dr. Shahak Yariv
Chief Medical Officer
Psychiatrist specialising in treatment-resistant depression. Former Head of the Neuromodulation and Advanced Treatments for Depression Unit, Emek Medical Center (Technion-affiliated). Currently serves as medical advisor steering FDA approval and clinical research for medical device companies. Based in The Hague, Netherlands.
Credentials
- M.D./Ph.D. in Neurobiology — Weizmann Institute & Technion
- Former Head, Neuromodulation & Advanced Treatments Unit, Emek Medical Center
- Brain Stimulation Fellowship, CAMH Toronto
- Hands-on experience with ECT, TMS, tDCS, esketamine & psychotherapy
- FDA approval process & clinical research advisor
Michal Kedar-Datel
VP Clinical Affairs
Over 20 years leading clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance in the medical device industry, with specific expertise in mental health and innovative depression treatments. Track record spanning the full product lifecycle from early feasibility through pivotal RCTs to market entry.
Credentials
- 20+ years in medical device clinical ops, regulatory affairs & QA
- Successfully led FDA PMA and De Novo clearance programmes
- Completed pivotal trials ahead of schedule under challenging conditions
- Built clinical infrastructures from scratch to ISO 13485 compliance
- Experienced integrating internal teams with KOLs and CROs
Shai Rubanenko Shalgi
COO & AI Lead
Operations executive with extensive experience leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder programmes across government, technology, and international organisations. Led national-scale digital transformation initiatives implementing AI and automation solutions at EY Advisory.
Credentials
- MSc European Studies, LSE
- M.A. Human Rights, Hebrew University
- AI Development and Automation Course graduate, Hebrew University
- Led national-scale digital transformation at EY Advisory
- Experience across government, technology, and international organisations