About Us
The Team Behind KAIRA Health
KAIRA Health was founded by a team of physicians, technologists, and strategic advisors united by a shared conviction: that preventive medicine should be comprehensive, data-driven, and accessible to those who seek it.
Leadership

Umar Syed
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Umar Syed is a healthcare and life sciences executive with more than 25 years of experience across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare sectors. As Chief Executive Officer of KAIRA Health, he leads the organization’s strategic development and operational growth, guiding the expansion of a preventive health platform designed to integrate advanced diagnostics, physician expertise, and data-driven health insights.
Mr. Syed has co-founded and led several life sciences companies spanning drug development, biotechnology, and healthcare innovation. Through these ventures he has played key roles in building organizations from early-stage concepts through clinical development, regulatory engagement, and commercial growth.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and is a post-graduate trained clinical and industrial pharmacist. He also earned an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business, where his training focused on strategy, finance, and leadership within complex healthcare markets.
At KAIRA Health, Mr. Syed brings together his background in life sciences innovation and healthcare entrepreneurship to support the development of a modern preventive health platform. His leadership is focused on building an organization that connects advanced medical diagnostics with physician-led care models aimed at improving how individuals understand and manage their health over time.

Dr. Kristy Prouse
Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Dr. Kristy Prouse is an obstetrician–gynecologist and physician leader with a focus on women’s health, preventive medicine, and innovative models of healthcare delivery. As Chief Medical Officer of KAIRA Health, she provides clinical leadership for the organization’s preventive health framework, guiding the medical strategy, clinical standards, and physician governance that underpin the platform.
Dr. Prouse brings extensive experience in medical governance and oversight across multidisciplinary clinical environments. Her work has included developing clinical protocols, supporting physician and practitioner teams, and helping design care models that responsibly integrate advanced diagnostics and emerging health technologies within evidence-based medical practice.
At KAIRA Health, Dr. Prouse’s role is focused on clinical oversight, program development, and maintaining the medical integrity of the platform. She works closely with the organization’s physician network to ensure that KAIRA’s preventive health programs are delivered according to rigorous clinical and ethical standards.
In addition to her leadership roles, Dr. Prouse has been actively involved in initiatives aimed at advancing preventive and longevity-focused healthcare. Her work centers on bridging traditional medical expertise with evolving diagnostic capabilities in ways that support earlier insight into health risks while maintaining patient safety and professional accountability.
Through her role at KAIRA Health, Dr. Prouse helps guide the organization’s commitment to delivering thoughtful, physician-directed preventive health programs designed to help individuals better understand and manage their health over time.

Michael Farley, PhD
VP, Corporate Development
Michael leads corporate and business development at KAIRA Health working with investors, clinics and diagnostic partners to accelerate the company’s global expansion plans. Michael co-founded several companies and advised on $US 150M in life science transactions in Canada, United States and Europe. During the 1990s he managed technology investment programs at the Canadian Foreign Affairs Department.
Advisors & Consultants

Nate Hough
Technology
Nate Hough is a seasoned technology executive with over nine years of experience building and scaling high-growth companies. He currently serves as a transit technology executive at Velocia, where, as Chief Operating Officer, he leads customer success initiatives and scales the company’s solutions. Previously, Nate co-founded Evolution Optiks, an ophthalmology device manufacturer, where he played a pivotal role in the company’s foundational growth and strategic success, establishing a strong track record of leadership in the health-tech space.

Eric Feist
Legal
Eric Feist (B.A., LL.B.) is a business-focused legal advisor licensed in Quebec and Ontario, with extensive experience in corporate and commercial law spanning the healthcare, technology, and SaaS sectors. He provides strategic counsel on contracts, governance, compliance, and commercial operations across jurisdictions. Eric has built legal functions and operational frameworks from the ground up, bringing depth in cross-border transactions and high-growth environments.