Our Team & Advisors

Our team is driven by a passion to make the world a better place.

Leadership

Get to Know Us

Matthew Edgerton

Matthew Edgerton

Founder & CEO

Raju Joshi

Raju Joshi

Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer

Ralf Brockhaus

Ralf Brockhaus

Chief Technology Officer

Tom Robershaw

Tom Robershaw

Head of Finance

Advisory Board

Our Experts

Our Team

Driven by a passion to advance brain health for millions worldwide.

Founders

Matthew Edgerton

Founder & CEO

Matthew Edgerton is the Founder & CEO of Cogensus, a digital health company using AI to support cognitive health, reduce loneliness, and preserve legacy. He's a recognized innovator in AI, technology, and media. Formerly he led global strategy at Accenture's Microsoft Cloud First division, built innovation teams, and developed AI gamification tools and UN tech frameworks. In 2024, driven by the late discovery of his grandfather's life story, Matthew founded Cogensus to capture personal narratives and enable early detection of cognitive decline. His work blends cutting-edge technology with deeply human needs.

Raju Joshi

Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer

Raju Joshi, MS is the Chief Clinical Officer of Cogensus and brings over 30 years of direct and management experience in various healthcare subsectors including academic research, biotechnology, medical devices, digital health, payor, consulting, and startup environments. She has worked in clinical development, regulatory affairs, and clinical informatics within companies such as Amgen, Anthem Blue Cross, Deloitte, Medtronic, and SetPoint Medical, and has published her research in several scientific journals. In 2024, she lost both her Mother-in-law and Father and joined Cogensus to find a bridge between social determinants of health and cognitive health.

Leadership

The team driving Cogensus forward.

Ralf Brockhaus

Ralf Brockhaus

Chief Technology Officer

Ralf Brockhaus

Ralf Brockhaus

Chief Technology Officer

Ralf currently serves as CTO at Cogensus, focusing on building high-performing software development teams that leverage AI to improve patient outcomes. He is a serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of professional software development and management experience with companies such as BMW, Volkswagen, and IBM. He is passionate about AI solutions for healthcare and life sciences and is deeply familiar with all aspects of developing real-world software applications.

Tom Robershaw

Tom Robershaw

Chief Revenue Officer

Tom Robershaw

Tom Robershaw

Chief Revenue Officer

Tom serves as Chief Revenue Officer at Cogensus, bringing deep experience in healthcare sales and partnerships. His background spans business development across digital health, SaaS, and enterprise technology, helping organizations scale revenue while delivering meaningful impact for patients and providers.

Advisory Board

Guiding Cogensus with decades of expertise across healthcare, technology, and policy.

Dr. Roger Clay

Dr. Roger Clay

Clinical Advisor

Dr. Roger Clay

Clinical Advisor

Dr. Roger Clay brings extensive clinical expertise in geriatric care and cognitive health assessment, guiding Cogensus's clinical validation and healthcare integration strategy.

Dan Hesse

Dan Hesse

Technology & Strategy Advisor

Dan Hesse

Technology & Strategy Advisor

Former CEO of Sprint Nextel, Dan brings decades of experience in technology leadership, telecommunications, and scaling consumer-facing platforms to advise Cogensus on growth strategy.

Michael Hodin

Michael Hodin, Ph.D.

Policy & Aging Advisor

Michael Hodin, Ph.D.

Policy & Aging Advisor

CEO of the Global Coalition on Aging and a Fellow at Oxford University's Harris Manchester College. Michael brings global perspective on aging policy and the intersection of healthcare innovation and demographic change.

Georgetown University

Georgetown University

Academic Partner

Georgetown University

Academic Partner

Cogensus partners with Georgetown University for research collaboration, clinical validation, and advancing the academic understanding of AI-driven cognitive health interventions.

Kwansun Ahn

Kwansun Ahn

Executive Partnerships

Kwansun Ahn

Executive Partnerships

Kwansun Ahn advises Cogensus on executive partnerships and strategic relationships, helping expand the platform's reach across healthcare and technology ecosystems.

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Our Team

Driven by a passion to advance brain health for millions worldwide.

Founders

Matthew Edgerton

Founder & CEO

Matthew Edgerton is the Founder & CEO of Cogensus, a digital health company using AI to support cognitive health, reduce loneliness, and preserve legacy. He's a recognized innovator in AI, technology, and media. Formerly he led global strategy at Accenture's Microsoft Cloud First division, built innovation teams, and developed AI gamification tools and UN tech frameworks. In 2024, driven by the late discovery of his grandfather's life story, Matthew founded Cogensus to capture personal narratives and enable early detection of cognitive decline. His work blends cutting-edge technology with deeply human needs.

Raju Joshi

Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer

Raju Joshi, MS is the Chief Clinical Officer of Cogensus and brings over 30 years of direct and management experience in various healthcare subsectors including academic research, biotechnology, medical devices, digital health, payor, consulting, and startup environments. She has worked in clinical development, regulatory affairs, and clinical informatics within companies such as Amgen, Anthem Blue Cross, Deloitte, Medtronic, and SetPoint Medical, and has published her research in several scientific journals. In 2024, she lost both her Mother-in-law and Father and joined Cogensus to find a bridge between social determinants of health and cognitive health.

Leadership

The team driving Cogensus forward.

Ralf Brockhaus

Chief Technology Officer

Ralf Brockhaus

Chief Technology Officer

Ralf currently serves as CTO at Cogensus, focusing on building high-performing software development teams that leverage AI to improve patient outcomes. He is a serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of professional software development and management experience with companies such as BMW, Volkswagen, and IBM. He is passionate about AI solutions for healthcare and life sciences and is deeply familiar with all aspects of developing real-world software applications.

Tom Robershaw

Chief Revenue Officer

Tom Robershaw

Chief Revenue Officer

Tom serves as Chief Revenue Officer at Cogensus, bringing deep experience in healthcare sales and partnerships. His background spans business development across digital health, SaaS, and enterprise technology, helping organizations scale revenue while delivering meaningful impact for patients and providers.

Advisory Board

Guiding Cogensus with decades of expertise across healthcare, technology, and policy.

Dr. Roger Clay

Clinical Advisor

Dr. Roger Clay

Clinical Advisor

Dr. Roger Clay brings extensive clinical expertise in geriatric care and cognitive health assessment, guiding Cogensus's clinical validation and healthcare integration strategy.

Dan Hesse

Technology & Strategy Advisor

Dan Hesse

Technology & Strategy Advisor

Former CEO of Sprint Nextel, Dan brings decades of experience in technology leadership, telecommunications, and scaling consumer-facing platforms to advise Cogensus on growth strategy.

Michael Hodin, Ph.D.

Policy & Aging Advisor

Michael Hodin, Ph.D.

Policy & Aging Advisor

CEO of the Global Coalition on Aging and a Fellow at Oxford University's Harris Manchester College. Michael brings global perspective on aging policy and the intersection of healthcare innovation and demographic change.

Georgetown University

Academic Partner

Georgetown University

Academic Partner

Cogensus partners with Georgetown University for research collaboration, clinical validation, and advancing the academic understanding of AI-driven cognitive health interventions.

Kwansun Ahn

Executive Partnerships

Kwansun Ahn

Executive Partnerships

Kwansun Ahn advises Cogensus on executive partnerships and strategic relationships, helping expand the platform's reach across healthcare and technology ecosystems.

Our Team

Driven by a passion to advance brain health for millions worldwide.

Founders

Matthew Edgerton

Matthew Edgerton

Founder & CEO

Matthew Edgerton is the Founder & CEO of Cogensus, a digital health company using AI to support cognitive health, reduce loneliness, and preserve legacy. He's a recognized innovator in AI, technology, and media. Formerly he led global strategy at Accenture's Microsoft Cloud First division, built innovation teams, and developed AI gamification tools and UN tech frameworks. In 2024, driven by the late discovery of his grandfather's life story, Matthew founded Cogensus to capture personal narratives and enable early detection of cognitive decline. His work blends cutting-edge technology with deeply human needs.

Raju Joshi

Raju Joshi

Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer

Raju Joshi, MS is the Chief Clinical Officer of Cogensus and brings over 30 years of direct and management experience in various healthcare subsectors including academic research, biotechnology, medical devices, digital health, payor, consulting, and startup environments. She has worked in clinical development, regulatory affairs, and clinical informatics within companies such as Amgen, Anthem Blue Cross, Deloitte, Medtronic, and SetPoint Medical, and has published her research in several scientific journals. In 2024, she lost both her Mother-in-law and Father and joined Cogensus to find a bridge between social determinants of health and cognitive health.

Leadership

The team driving Cogensus forward.

Ralf Brockhaus

Ralf Brockhaus

Chief Technology Officer

Ralf Brockhaus

Ralf Brockhaus

Chief Technology Officer

Ralf currently serves as CTO at Cogensus, focusing on building high-performing software development teams that leverage AI to improve patient outcomes. He is a serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of professional software development and management experience with companies such as BMW, Volkswagen, and IBM. He is passionate about AI solutions for healthcare and life sciences and is deeply familiar with all aspects of developing real-world software applications.

Tom Robershaw

Tom Robershaw

Chief Revenue Officer

Tom Robershaw

Tom Robershaw

Chief Revenue Officer

Tom serves as Chief Revenue Officer at Cogensus, bringing deep experience in healthcare sales and partnerships. His background spans business development across digital health, SaaS, and enterprise technology, helping organizations scale revenue while delivering meaningful impact for patients and providers.

Advisory Board

Guiding Cogensus with decades of expertise across healthcare, technology, and policy.

Dr. Roger Clay

Dr. Roger Clay

Clinical Advisor

Dr. Roger Clay

Clinical Advisor

Dr. Roger Clay brings extensive clinical expertise in geriatric care and cognitive health assessment, guiding Cogensus's clinical validation and healthcare integration strategy.

Dan Hesse

Dan Hesse

Technology & Strategy Advisor

Dan Hesse

Technology & Strategy Advisor

Former CEO of Sprint Nextel, Dan brings decades of experience in technology leadership, telecommunications, and scaling consumer-facing platforms to advise Cogensus on growth strategy.

Michael Hodin

Michael Hodin, Ph.D.

Policy & Aging Advisor

Michael Hodin, Ph.D.

Policy & Aging Advisor

CEO of the Global Coalition on Aging and a Fellow at Oxford University's Harris Manchester College. Michael brings global perspective on aging policy and the intersection of healthcare innovation and demographic change.

Georgetown University

Georgetown University

Academic Partner

Georgetown University

Academic Partner

Cogensus partners with Georgetown University for research collaboration, clinical validation, and advancing the academic understanding of AI-driven cognitive health interventions.

Kwansun Ahn

Kwansun Ahn

Executive Partnerships

Kwansun Ahn

Executive Partnerships

Kwansun Ahn advises Cogensus on executive partnerships and strategic relationships, helping expand the platform's reach across healthcare and technology ecosystems.