Pouria Mojabi
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Pouria Mojabi | |
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| Born | Iran |
| Citizenship | Iranian-American |
| Education | University of Southern Califonia |
| Known for | Co-founer of Supportiv |
| Website | https://supportiv.com/ |
Pouria Mojabi (born 1982 in Iran) is an Iranian-American entrepreneur known for building connections around Healthcare, emotional well being, and digital solutions. He is a co-founder and former CEO of Supportiv, a peer support platform focused on mental, emotional and social wellbeing.[1] Mojabi's work centers on human connection, applied artificial intelligence and emotional care.[2]
Early Life and Career
[edit]Mojabi began his career immediately after he backed his M.Sc at the University of Southern California (USC), and the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where he was involved in research related to neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and epilepsy. His work also encompassed the study of cerebral blood flow as a potential biomarker for the early prediction of Alzheimer's disease.[3]
He was a co-author of the analytical study "Dissociated gray matter atrophy and hypoperfusion in Alzeheimer and Parkinson's disease"[4] in July 2010. Follow by involvement in joint analysis of "Structural and perfusion MRI for cognitive assessment and classification of Alzheimer's disease and normal aging" in August, 2010.[5]
Mental Health Advocacy
[edit]Mojabi is a mental health advocate. In an interview in 2024 with Nigeria Pulse, Mojabi discussed the challenges related to men's mental health, including access to care and cultural reluctance to seek help. He emphasized the importance of open discussions around men's mental health. He referenced survey data indicating that minority of men report receiving treatment for mental illness and noted ongoing barriers to engagement.[6] Mojabi also underscored the need for men to openly address emotional challenges and access support when needed.[1]
Immigration Advocacy
[edit]Following the birth of his first child in 2019, Mojabi initiated efforts to bring his parents to the United States. Although a U.S. citizen, his attempts were affected by federal travel restrictions implemented under Executive Order 13780. He participated in legal challenges and public demonstrations opposing the policy, and was involved in multiple lawsuits aimed at contesting the restrictions. He has spoken publicly about the experience and its impact on his family.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "The Evolved Man of the Week: Pouria Mojabi". Evolving Folks Project. 2020-05-27. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^ Pouria, Mojabi (24 October 2018). "Today's Entrepreneur". Vactornews. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Pouria Mojabi". Wharton Health Care Management Alumni Association. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^ Zhang, Yu; Tosun, Duygu; Mojabi, Pouria; Nezamzadeh, Marzieh; Zhan, Wang; Shirley, Cheryl; Kang, Gail; Glass, Graham; Marks, William; Weiner, Michael W.; Schuff, Norbert (2010). "P2-376: Dissociated gray matter atrophy and hypoperfusion in Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease". Alzheimer's & Dementia. 6 (4S_Part_14): S426. doi:10.1016/j.jalz.2010.05.1428. ISSN 1552-5279.
- ^ Tosun, Duygu; Mojabi, Pouria; Weiner, Michael W.; Schuff, Norbert (2010-08-01). "Joint analysis of structural and perfusion MRI for cognitive assessment and classification of Alzheimer's disease and normal aging". NeuroImage. 52 (1): 186–197. doi:10.1016/j.neuroimage.2010.04.033. ISSN 1095-9572. PMC 4667806. PMID 20406691.
- ^ "Pouria Mojabi's Mental Health App Is Helping Men Talk About Emotions. Finally. | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^ "Weeks after policy reversal, immigrant families still separated at border". PBS News. 2021-03-18. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^ Abdalla, Jihan. "'Empty promises': The US's 'Muslim ban' still reverberates". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-07-01.