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

  • Riley Konara
    Riley Konara, MD
    Project Lead
  • Dhanu Konara
    Dhanu Konara, MS
    Tech 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?