Our Mission
Empowering clinicians and researchers to collaborate, innovate, and transform ideas into impact — faster, fairer, and without barriers.
Our Values
Integrity Without Compromise
We eliminate bias and gatekeeping, ensuring ideas are judged on merit with full transparency.
Collaboration That Inspires
Diverse voices working together create solutions that improve lives.
Innovation Without Limits
We embrace bold ideas and continuous learning to accelerate progress in global health.
Our Founders
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Riley Konara, MDProject Lead
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Dhanu Konara, MSTech Lead
Our Story
In 2021, amidst the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, Upstreamed was born from a pressing need for transparency, collaboration, and faster progress in healthcare. As an Army doctor on the frontlines, I witnessed how gatekeeping and bias delayed critical breakthroughs when lives were on the line. Frustrated but determined, I teamed up with my brother, an engineer, to create a platform that removes these barriers and turns ideas into real-world impact.
The name Upstreamed reflects our mission to tackle root causes, inspired by upstream medicine — a philosophy of addressing problems before they become crises. This vision drives everything we do: empowering clinicians and researchers with tools to publish faster, collaborate globally, and share knowledge without bias or barriers.
Innovation can’t wait. With Upstreamed, we’re revolutionizing how healthcare ideas move from concept to reality. Ready to make an impact? Join us today.
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