Ultimately, it’s all for the benefit of patients and driving meaningful change in the landscape of healthcare.
Our mission is to bridge the gap in healthcare by leveraging advanced AI technology to identify these patients, ensuring they receive timely and accurate diagnoses. We believe that every patient deserves a chance for better health outcomes, and by uncovering the unseen, we are committed to transforming the future of medical care and making a significant impact on public health.
By elucidating patient-disease insights, Volv Global empowers patients to be more active participants in their healthcare journey, enabling them to make informed decisions about their treatment options, improving patient advocacy and support, and fostering a better dialogue between patients and healthcare providers.
With an international team, Volv Global tackles hard-to-diagnose diseases around the world, operating with the principles of innovation, precision and discretion born of our Swiss headquarters.
Our watchwords are integrity, transparency and accountability. Diversity and fairness are essential in the ways we think and behave. We champion innovative, critical thinking as our super-power.
We prioritise data privacy and security, integrating it from the ground up in the development of our technology and services. We do not work with identifiable patient data, we do not ingest data.
Making the impossible a reality, every day
We believe in the power of creativity and the importance of thinking differently. At Volv Global, we embrace opposing ideas with a smile, finding joy in tackling the unsolvable. Thinking out loud isn’t just encouraged—it’s essential to our culture. By questioning everything, we refine our methods, drive constant innovation, and reinvent ourselves to make the seemingly impossible achievable.
We celebrate diversity in how we think and behave, recognising that every individual’s perspective matters. Critical thinking is our catalyst for growth—by consistently challenging the status quo, we uncover better ways of doing things. Our mission is fuelled by the collective insight of our team, because when every voice is heard, progress is endless. At Volv Global, we do what we do because the individual matters, and together, we turn the hopeless into the possible.
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About Volv Global
Volv Global is a people-focussed healthcare company that helps every person get the right treatment options.
We are committed to making a difference in the lives of people living with diseases which have unmet needs or are difficult-to-diagnose.
As the COO at Volv Global my role is really to pay attention to my surroundings. Every day I focus on the job at hand but also have to remember to look up and see what’s going on in the company as a whole. Before joining Volv Global, I had a background running a UK based IT business for over 20 years, gaining a lot of necessary operational experience. As a result, I really dislike any form of superfluous business-speak!
I have witnessed the genesis of this business at my kitchen table, through the start-up phase, and now to the relative maturity of an SME. My singular goal is to build the business: make it function, communicate unambiguously, and hire people who are willing and enabled to speak their mind. I make sure Volv Global plays to its strengths, minimises its mistakes and takes corrective action quickly enough to keep going, because what we are doing is mind-bogglingly brilliant and a win-win healthcare business.
My cover photo is of a beautiful Dorset beach to remind me that choppiness in business always passes and you do occasionally get to hear the gentle lapping of waves!
My superpower: three-word summary.
I’m a certified translator. I have had the opportunity to live in different countries, fulfilling my passion for languages and cultures.
At Volv Global, I want to make sure that the day to day operations run smoothly.
My superpower is resilience
I have a Master’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Warwick, specialising in statistical analysis and modelling of dynamical systems. There, I worked on a novel method for measuring and enhancing the predictive power of climate models, which led me to join the World Meteorological Organization as a full-stack developer, where I built several tools to facilitate international data exchange.
I am dedicated to leveraging technology to solve complex, fascinating problems for the betterment of society – precisely the kind of problems that Volv is committed to solving.
My superpower is to be able to explain intricate concepts in a clear and engaging way that anyone can understand.
I am a biochemist and hold a M.Sc. degree in Neuroscience and a Ph.D. in life sciences, specialised in immuno-oncology. Following my academic journey, I worked as a healthcare consultant, to support pharmaceutical and med-tech companies in their business and innovation needs and challenges.
I am proud to work at Volv because of its people and culture, while we deliver meaningful outcomes that benefit real patients.
My superpower is that I am spoiler-proof – I forget every movie I watch!
I did a Master’s in Data Science at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), and have worked as an AI researcher and in the European patent office.
I work at Volv Global because the culture that we have in the company is great and we are always learning something new.
My superpower is driving teams to shared success.
My background is equally in marketing – from product strategy, to marketing communications, to value-chain marketing – and brand management.
I work at Volv Global because it’s at the leading-edge of the use of AI in the development of next generation treatments for patients with difficult-to-diagnose diseases.
My superpower is … a dangerously erratic intuition
Vahid holds an M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, with expertise in medical devices and AI-driven healthcare, neuroscience, and green-tech applications. He combines scientific rigor, an analytical mindset, and industry experience to transform complex client needs into impactful AI solutions.
I work at Volv because I am passionate about leveraging technology and digital solutions to create tangible, positive change in healthcare.
My superpower is “interpersonal intelligence” enabling me to build strong relationships with clients, clinicians, and my team, combined with “strategic thinking” to drive innovative AI solutions in healthcare.
I hold a B.Sc. with a double major in Mechatronics Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering from Sabancı University, and an M.Sc. in Computer Science from EPFL. After completing my thesis and internship at Logmind during my M.Sc., I joined Volv as an Applied Data Scientist.
I work at Volv because it is empowering to use cutting-edge AI to create real impact in healthcare.
My superpower is making complex things look simple.
With an Electrical Engineering background, I obtained a Master’s in Life Sciences and Technology and – fascinated by how humans and machines learn and adapt – I earned a PhD in Computational Neuroscience. Over the course of my career, I have worked with a variety of complex, high-dimensional datasets, and machine learning techniques, which have shaped my expertise in data science.
At Volv I get to explore and uncover patterns in data using advanced machine learning tools on meaningful real-world problems, in an environment that values humour and respects every voice.
My superpower is noticing things that tend to go unnoticed.
My education: PhD in Computer Science, specialist in active learning and reinforcement learning. My career experience: software engineering and data science in Transport, IoT and Health industries.
I work at Volv Global because I want to contribute to build AI technology with a meaningful impact on society.
My superpower is learning from my failures.
I am a seasoned technology entrepreneur and business advisor with over 30 years of experience, specialising in data science, AI, and medical informatics. As the founder and CEO of Volv Global SA, I lead the company's mission to transform healthcare through advanced machine learning methodologies, enabling early disease detection and precision medicine. I also share my expertise as a visiting professor at EPFL and UNIL, guiding executive management on harnessing data for strategic decision-making. Residing in Lausanne, Switzerland, I balance my professional pursuits with a passion for music, skiing, hiking, and cooking.
My superpower is to be happy with the blank canvas and to know where to start; to make it up and then make it happen.
I have 20+ years’ global experience in clinical development and operations, uniting data science with pharma and research. I drive cross-functional collaboration to advance innovative treatments.
I work for Volv Global to connect real world health challenges with AI/data science innovations, generating novel insights to enable better personalised healthcare solutions and better outcomes for patients.
My superpower is …
As the well-being of the team is of paramount importance, Otto can be relied upon to instill some fun in the day. He can be found in the office on most days, usually on the sunny spot on our sofa. He joined Volv as an integral member of the team during the summer of 2020. He is now joined by brothers Leni von Whippet and Sherwyn van Whippet. They will remain under close supervision by Otto.
By setting an example with his exemplary behaviour, social skills, and calm presence Otto ensures the team can perform at their best, with the least amount of stress. He can be relied upon to give anyone working in the office the perfect pause to play ball with him. Occasionally, he makes his presence felt on a Teams call too!
He is a German citizen, currently residing in Lausanne, Switzerland with his family. Outside of work, his time is spent with his family and other whippet friends especially Frida, chasing toboggans, sprinting after a ball, paddleboarding, and swimming.
Keeping up with the rapid growth of the organisation, Sherwyn joined Volv Global as one of two Well-being interns in the summer of 2023. Closely supervised by Otto, our Chief Well-being Officer, Sherwyn and his twin brother Leni make sure all members of our team enjoy a varied workday that includes the occasional moment of playtime to reduce the risk of RSI, getting a breath of fresh air to mull over a problem, or the simple comfort of their presence.
A Swiss citizen, Sherwyn resides in the Valais where, if he is not in the office, he likes to chase around in the snow and go on long hikes with his family. In his spare time, he does frequently hang out with his brother Leni and Otto too.
Volv Global collaborates with a network of dedicated experts and organizations who bring specialised knowledge and insights to enhance our mission.
We value our external team’s contribution in shaping innovative healthcare solutions, ensuring that people living with complex or rare diseases receive the best possible care and support.
I am the founder of thebigwindow (TBW), a London based branding and communication agency, with over thirty years’ experience working on branding and communications projects for companies all over the world.
We first worked with Volv back in 2019 and we’re enjoying working with them again since 2024.
My superpower is listening to and engaging with businesses to help them see their organisations from different perspectives.
In his free time (?) he likes working on his hobby farm looking after his goats, writing creative posts on LinkedIn, and spending time in the outdoors with his family.
I design and optimize digital experiences with a sharp eye for both creativity and conversion. From building intuitive websites to managing high-performing ad campaigns and improving organic visibility, I make sure every digital touchpoint has a clear purpose. With a multidisciplinary background, I love bridging strategy and execution, always with measurable results in mind.
What I love about working at Volv Global is the balance they strike between innovation and humanity. The mission is ambitious and deeply meaningful, and even with the complexity and scale of the tech behind it, the team manages to stay grounded, approachable, and genuinely collaborative. That mix of vision and human touch is something I really value.
My superpower is keeping a cool head and a clear vision, even in chaos.
Fine Art Degree and Indie Band in the 90s (nearly 'made it', lol); curated exhibitions and worked in Arts Journalism for Metro Newspaper. Moved to Bristol in 2003 and started a photography business, a music festival and a family. Currently, I help businesses solve their online lead generation and conversion problems.
Volv is making a real difference in the world, I'm very happy to be helping that mission
My superpower is connecting innovation, people, and processes.
After graduating with a degree in English, I spent several years as a journalist and found my way into life science copywriting. For more than 20 years, I’ve been writing in the pharmaceutical and healthcare space.
I work for Volv because I get to use my creative and analytical writing skills to weave together stories of innovation and potential.
My superpower is I can find the storyline in everything and help translate complex ideas into understandable prose.
Rich Colbaugh is a co-founder of Volv Global and provides Volv with scientific advice on developing and applying machine learning methods to improve human health. Previously Rich was a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, Professor of both Management and Mechanical Engineering at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, and co-founder and Chief Scientist of the ICASA Institute at New Mexico Tech. His scientific work has been recognized through research and best paper awards from NASA, DoD, DOE, IEEE, ACM, SIAM, AACC, ASME, and SCI, and has been successfully deployed in numerous high-consequence settings. He has received teaching awards from ASME and ASEE and taught short courses on data science at the National Security Agency and the Central Intelligence Agency. Rich received BS (honors) and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and completed post-doctoral training in Robotics at the California Institute of Technology.
My superpower: 400m time (in sec) is less than his age (in yrs) – even Otto von Whippet can’t make that claim!
Kristin Glass is a co-founder of Volv Global and provides Volv with advice on developing knowledge discovery and prediction systems for human health applications. Previously Kristin was a Principal Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, Principal Investigator at The National Center for Genome Resources, Professor of Computer Science at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, and co-founder of the ICASA Institute at New Mexico Tech. Her scientific work has been recognized through research and best paper awards from NASA, DoD, DOE, IEEE, ACM, and SIAM. She has served as an Editor for the International Journal of Robotics and Automation and the Proceedings of Complex 2012, and as a reviewer for the National Science Foundation. She has taught short courses on analytics for discovery and prediction at the National Security Agency and the Central Intelligence Agency. Kristin received BS degrees in Quantitative Business Analysis and Computer Science from The Pennsylvania State University, and MS and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial Engineering from New Mexico State University.
My superpower is having a great time even if 3-putting 50% of the time!
Our core technology
Everything we do arises from implementation of Volv Global’s advanced, proprietary, data-driven machine learning methodology.
Ready to shape the future of healthcare? Let’s explore how our machine learning solutions can accelerate diagnoses, refine patient journeys, and drive meaningful impact for those who need it most. We value your ideas and expertise, reach out now to unlock new possibilities together.
