Reshma Khilnani
About Reshma Khilnani
Reshma Khilnani serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Medplum, a position she has held since 2021. She co-founded several companies, including MedXT and Droplet, both of which were acquired by larger firms.
Work at Medplum
Reshma Khilnani has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Medplum since 2021. In this role, she leads the organization in its mission to innovate within the healthcare technology sector. As a member of the Medplum Core Team, she contributes to strategic decisions and operational management. Khilnani has also written blog posts for Medplum, sharing insights and updates related to the company's initiatives and the broader industry.
Education and Expertise
Reshma Khilnani holds a Master of Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in technology and startups. She has a keen interest in startups operating in heavily regulated industries, such as healthcare, insurance, and payments, focusing on enhancing the developer experience.
Background
Khilnani co-founded MedXT, which was later acquired by Box, and Droplet, which was acquired by Ro and rebranded as Kit.com. She has held various leadership roles, including Co-CEO at Droplet from 2017 to 2019 and Engineering Manager at Box from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she worked at Facebook as a Product Manager from 2010 to 2013 and served as an Advisor at Kit.com from 2020 to 2022.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Reshma Khilnani has worked with over 100 early-stage startups during her tenure as a Visiting Group Partner at Y Combinator from 2020 to 2021. She has been involved with Y Combinator for over 10 years, participating in various initiatives, including a Q&A for YC Open Source Founders. Her experience in the startup ecosystem has contributed to her understanding of the challenges and opportunities in technology-driven industries.