About Skinbit

Jonathan brings a powerful personal connection to SkinBit's mission as both a melanoma survivor and accomplished entrepreneur. With over two decades of experience building transformative consumer platforms, he has founded and successfully exited three technology companies, including Deezer (Euronext), StreamNation, and MagicParty.

His executive leadership at Life360 and Meta provided him with deep expertise in scaling global products and building subscription-based businesses. Jonathan's firsthand experience navigating the complexities of skin cancer diagnosis fuels his passion for creating accessible, technology-driven solutions that detect skin cancer early and save lives.

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Dr. Sancy Leachman has spent 25 years solving the problem that SkinBit was built to address: catching skin cancer earlier, when it's still curable.

As former Chair of Dermatology at Oregon Health & Science University, she built an advanced imaging center and led Oregon's "War on Melanoma"— a statewide early detection campaign. During this initiative, Oregon's melanoma death rate dropped from 4th-highest in the nation to 31st, representing a 41% decrease — the third-best improvement in the country.

Dr. Leachman also created MoleMapper, one of the first Apple ResearchKit medical apps, which generated the world's largest public collection of skin images for AI research. With twelve years of hands-on experience implementing novel early detection technologies in real clinics, she knows what works for patients and providers — and what doesn't. She brings that hard-won knowledge to SkinBit

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As Chief of Medical Dermatology at Stanford Hospital, Dr. Ko brings unparalleled clinical expertise in skin cancer diagnostics and digital health innovation to SkinBit. His pioneering research on AI applications in dermatology, published in Nature, positions him at the forefront of technological advancement in the field.

Beyond his academic contributions, Dr. Ko maintains an active clinical practice specializing in melanoma treatment while also serving as Patient Experience physician lead for Stanford Health Care. This unique combination of clinical excellence, research leadership, and patient-centered care ensures SkinBit's technology meets the highest standards while remaining focused on improving outcomes for patients.

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Manuel's two decades of experience in user interface and experience design, including his tenure as lead designer at Apple, brings a human-centered approach to SkinBit's technology. As a serial entrepreneur himself, he understands how to translate complex technical capabilities into intuitive, accessible experiences.

Manuel's expertise ensures that SkinBit's revolutionary skin cancer detection platform is not only medically advanced but also designed with the needs of patients, providers, and partners at its core—making sophisticated technology approachable and effective for everyone involved in the care journey.

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With over 25 years of experience in luxury retail, real estate, and wellness, Heather Vandenberghe has a proven track record of building and scaling businesses.

As Head of Marketing and Communications at Louis Vuitton for 10 years, Heather helped grow the North American business into a multibillion-dollar enterprise — launching e-commerce and customer experience initiatives, achieving record-breaking brand affinity, and earning a place among an elite group of LVMH executives. As EVP at Tommy Hilfiger, she elevated brand presence and led the company’s first celebrity collaborations.

As CMO of Westfield Corporation, Heather delivered record-breaking results and double-digit growth in customer engagement. Following Westfield’s acquisition, she became CEO of Flexpower Health, transforming a dormant business into a premium consumer brand across wellness, beauty, and fitness. Heather holds an MA in International Policy Studies from Stanford University and a BA in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara.

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