STUDENT ESSENTIALS 

• Name: Ojas Karnavat
• Major: Senior Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
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MEET THE STUDENT

I’m an EECS undergrad at UC Berkeley and Co-Founder of the neurotech startup Synaptrix Labs building brain-controlled wheelchairs for paralyzed patients. I am an optimist wanting to leverage technology to build a healthier, more sustainable future. When I am not trying to control things with the brain, you might find me enjoying a good pickleball rally at the Clark Kerr courts.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP GOALS

I want to build a billion-dollar company that makes a direct social impact on the world through technology. My goal is to build tangible solutions that address the bottlenecks of today’s global problems—likely in healthcare, education, or climate. Synaptrix is my second serious attempt at this and I don’t imagine giving up on this dream without giving it the decades that such work can take.

LOOKING FOR HELP WITH

Currently, connecting with the following people would add the most value for us: paralyzed patients, Occupational Therapists, and people with experience in clinical trials/regulation and manufacturing. I’m grateful for any intros.