Founding Team

John Mina, M.A. CCC-SLP
Founder / Inventor 
Chief Science Officer

John has created the future of teaching through VIZQ.AI in the intense desire to help those that yearn to learn. He is a man of integrity and grit. John has been a Speech Language Pathologist for over 10 years. He runs his own private practice in the Greater Los Angeles area. John works with school-aged children ages 3-22 years. He, also, works with adults in various healthcare settings such as home health, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living. John conducts evaluations, assessments, and treatments for a variety of disabilities including Autism, Specific Learning Disability, Down Syndrome, Aphasia, Dysarthria, and Swallowing Disorders.
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Alex Elias 
Founder / Chairman
 Chief Executive Officer

Alex is a dynamic entrepreneur, executive leader, and consultant. He has contributed to the direct success of numerous organizations. His efforts have spanned from start-ups to large corporations / organizations with a focus in sales, marketing, advertising, technology, software development, strategy, operations, manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, fundraising / capital raising, real estate, healthcare, education, emerging technologies, among other sectors.

In addition to his professional career, Alex has pursued several community improvement opportunities which led to his various roles  in the local and global communities. This includes his roles in organizing the Midwest Digital Marketing Conference, leading TechSTL both previously as a member of the board of directors and currently as a member of the advisory board, working with various Autism focused organizations, advising / educating at both Washington University and St. Louis University, and working as an Entrepreneur In Residence at Lindenwood University. Alex is also a member of various additional professional and community based organizations.

Everything Alex has done throughout both his professional career and his personal life have had one core thing in common. Tikkun Olam.

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Benjamin Albaum
Founder
Chief Operations Officer

Benjamin has a unique pedigree of Corporate Healthcare, and Financial Services experience. Benjamin has taken his experiences and created three successful outpatient therapy clinics in the greater Southern California area. Most recently, He co-founded All-In RX solidifying itself as the gold standard in the therapy space. Benjamin brings to fruition the industry leader in hospice therapy and sets the bar across the United States. Benjamin is a pioneer in the healthcare and HealthTech space. Benjamin Albaum has an innate passion to help children and adults and help people achieve their life’s goals through a broad range of therapy services.
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Advisory Team

Alex Albaum
BS / Healthcare Management
Certified Lean Consultant
Healthcare / Operations Advisor

Alex comes from an extensive health care background where he has overseen multiple clinics providing primary care, OB, Orthopedics, Oncology, and Cardiology services in the northern California region. He has experience managing a multi million dollar imaging department that serves patients who otherwise would need to travel many hours to receive care. He is a certified Lean Consultant and relentlessly looks for ways to add value to our customers. He is committed to enhancing the lives of those in the communities we serve.
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Deven Dufresne
BA / MBA
Commercial / Business Advisor

After graduating with his BA, Deven spent almost a decade working in Aerospace on advanced unmanned aircraft programs while simultaneously earning his MBA. During this time and while developing as an entrepreneur, he purchased a failing franchise, turning it profitable within a year and selling it later as a very successful location. In his current role as the owner and Director of Operations for Four Sons Brewing, he oversees all day-to-day operations and has helped grow a small start up to an Internationally distributed and recognized brand spanning multiple locations. In his spare time he sits on the Board of Directors for the Uncork for Hope Foundation, helping to empower at-risk youth through community partnerships.
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Tamer Mina 
BS / MBA 
Technology / Product Advisor

Tamer has been in the technology space for over two decades. Over the course of Tamer’s career, he has partnered with various companies to identify their technology needs and help develop scalable solutions. Tamer has led development, engineering, and product teams delivering best-in-class digital experiences and implementing personalization at scale. He brings with him both a significant expertise in mobile and web applications, software as a service (SaaS), and enterprise software/services, as well as a strong capacity to translate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. In addition to his work, Tamer is active in his community and volunteers with family throughout the year.
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George Bailey
JD / Spectrum Foundation &
Autism Speaks Board Member
Autism / Strategy Advisor

George Bailey is the “President Sleep Talker” of zPods, a Saint Louis startup and recipient of an Arch Grants award that is developing an enclosed environment system for high-energy children, including those with autism. He’s also an executive advisor for Autism Speaks St. Louis, is on the board of director for the On The Spectrum Foundation, and is engaged in his community and church. A former award-winning university instructor, George obtained his JD from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law and his MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and BA in Chinese from Brigham Young University. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, German, and Danish. George and his wife have five children, three of which are blessed with autism.
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Our Community

Olive

Chief Happiness Officer

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