Navin Govind

Entrepreneur | Investor | Founder | CEO | Inventor | Commercialization | Exec Board | Speaker | Faculty | Digital Health – Policy | In Silico Metabolic Networks | Crypto | AI IoT Spatial Computing | Computer Engineer

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Nov 2021
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Investor - Commercialization
Nov 2021
Our Vision - Create the go to marketplace for immersive training experiences where learning is engaging like never before 8chili is a San Ramon, CA based deep tech company pioneering immersive virtual reality training and engagement. The company is one of the top 3 companies covered by Gartner in the emerging immersive technology companies for 2023. The company has development center in Bengaluru, India. 8chili has developed an innovative VR platform, HintVR™, to deliver immersive training for various disciplines. HintVR™ enables organizations to adopt a comprehensive immersive training platform with a clear focus on ROI. The platform takes care of content creation, curation, delivery, measurement and everything else in the technology enablement for immersive training. The HintVR™ platform enables blending learning by bringing together 3D simulations, stereoscopic videos, and 3D models. HintVR™ has higher recall rates as well as faster learning times as demonstrated in multiple evidence based case studies.
Board Member
Jan 2018
UNLEASHING THE TRUE FITNESS AND HEALTH POTENTIAL OF HUMANS LEARN. TRANSFORM. PERFORM. Automating a human performance training service will revolutionise human sustainability We exploit muscular and metabolic insights into an Individual Physiological Transformation Planner (IPTP™) Democratising and scaling individualisation do not necessarily need expensive evaluation/testing. Transforming human’s abilities with optimal prescription time/effectiveness/risk. Strengthening the possibilities of motor and other skills coaching through a solid physiological foundation. Supporting major chronic diseases prevention (primary, secondary, tertiary). Existing digital health services and most apps do not draw properly from an assessment of the athlete’s or patient’s individual physiological potential. Only an appropriate mix of resistance + endurance training can develop positive adaptations.
Board Member
Feb 2014
Private angel investment and acceleration holding dedicated to co-build, co-invest and advise in deeptech markets with a focus on health tech, wellness and wealth tech. 50+ mentored ventures, including scale-ups from the Endeavor Global network with consistently top mentor rating, the European Union Commissions ASB Pre-Procurement Board and single family offices and private equity funds to source new tech investments and M&A opportunities. Geographies: North America, Europe, Asia and some Middle East and African countries
Experience · 8 entries
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2023
Co-Founder
Oct 2023
Our team of globally recognized, dedicated professionals in health, technology, academia, research and policy bring a fresh look to improving the health of every individual harmonized by digital touch.
2021
Venture Partner
Dec 2021
We are mission driven founders building our own startups to redefine the future for the betterment of our world. We invite other like minded founders to join us in building their business.
Investor - Commercialization
Nov 2021
Our Vision - Create the go to marketplace for immersive training experiences where learning is engaging like never before 8chili is a San Ramon, CA based deep tech company pioneering immersive virtual reality training and engagement. The company is one of the top 3 companies covered by Gartner in the emerging immersive technology companies for 2023. The company has development center in Bengaluru, India. 8chili has developed an innovative VR platform, HintVR™, to deliver immersive training for various disciplines. HintVR™ enables organizations to adopt a comprehensive immersive training platform with a clear focus on ROI. The platform takes care of content creation, curation, delivery, measurement and everything else in the technology enablement for immersive training. The HintVR™ platform enables blending learning by bringing together 3D simulations, stereoscopic videos, and 3D models. HintVR™ has higher recall rates as well as faster learning times as demonstrated in multiple evidence based case studies.
2019
Advisory Board
Nov 2019
Partnership for Economic Innovation (PEI) is a passionate collective of community, business and opinion leaders, dedicated to the mission of fulfilling the economic opportunities of Greater Phoenix. Our intent is to present a vision, identify opportunities for action, and guide resources for producing real solutions. Our success is measured by the advancement of our economic presence, beyond being a more competitive region and toward being recognized as a world-class economy. Board of Directors: Chair: John Graham, President & CEO, Sunbelt Holdings Vice Chair and Secretary: Chris Zaharis, Executive Vice President, Empire Southwest Treasurer: Barbara Lockwood, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, APS Chris Camacho, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council Neil Giuliano, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Leadership Brad Jannenga, President & CEO, SaaS Industries Paul Luna, President & CEO, Helios Education Foundation Darcy Renfro, Chief of Staff, Maricopa Community Colleges David Rousseau, President, SRP Grace OSullivan, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, ASU
2018
Board Member
Jan 2018
UNLEASHING THE TRUE FITNESS AND HEALTH POTENTIAL OF HUMANS LEARN. TRANSFORM. PERFORM. Automating a human performance training service will revolutionise human sustainability We exploit muscular and metabolic insights into an Individual Physiological Transformation Planner (IPTP™) Democratising and scaling individualisation do not necessarily need expensive evaluation/testing. Transforming human’s abilities with optimal prescription time/effectiveness/risk. Strengthening the possibilities of motor and other skills coaching through a solid physiological foundation. Supporting major chronic diseases prevention (primary, secondary, tertiary). Existing digital health services and most apps do not draw properly from an assessment of the athlete’s or patient’s individual physiological potential. Only an appropriate mix of resistance + endurance training can develop positive adaptations.
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