About

Razi Syed is a mental health investor and advocate with a passion for using technology to elevate health and wellness. Currently, he serves as a VC Associate at PsyMed Ventures, where he is responsible for fund and syndicate investing in psychedelic medicine and tech. With over five years of relevant experience, Razi has a deep understanding of the mental health industry and is committed to finding innovative solutions to improve outcomes for patients. Prior to his current role, Razi worked as a Venture Scout at On Deck, where he scouted aspiring and early-stage founders around the world. He was part of the inaugural cohort of Catalyst Scouts and played an instrumental role in identifying and supporting promising startups. Razi is always on the lookout for new talent and is happy to introduce aspiring or early-stage founders to the On Deck team. Razi is also the Founder and CEO of mettleAI, a company that uses ML/AI to predict substance abuse and mental health regressive behavior before it happens. The algorithm evaluates human inputs, behavioral data, and wearable statistics to provide a prediction for the risk of a relapse. Healthcare providers are empowered with real-time analytics to make informed decisions, addressing those who are most at risk while personalizing the treatment plan for each individual. Razi's experience as a founder gives him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing startups in the mental health space. Razi holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Technology Management from Ryerson University. He is passionate about using AI and ML to improve mental health outcomes and has a deep understanding of the tech stack required to make it happen. Overall, Razi is a dedicated mental health investor and advocate with a wealth of experience in the industry. He is committed to finding innovative solutions to improve outcomes for patients and is always on the lookout for new talent and opportunities.