Dr. Ronak Mehta

About

Dr. Ronak Mehta is the founder and CEO of Nerdbugs and board-certified Family Medicine/Obesity Medicine physician.  She is a former Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin’s School of Medicine and Public Health. Ronak is one of NPR’s How I Built This fellows and Nerdbugs, her plush toy company, was a finalist for Amazon’s Women-Owned Small Business of the Year.

Nerdbugs are adorable, lovable anatomical plush organs that are on a mission to teach about acceptance and inclusivity while celebrating health and wellness. For Nerdbugs, our brand’s ultimate purpose goes beyond toys. We want to create awareness about different medical and mental health conditions and help reduce stigma and create a kinder and more accepting world. We use adorable plushies to start conversations about medical and mental health. We help people understand their bodies in a fun way that celebrates our differences.

Since launching Nerdbugs  in 2018, she has built an incredible international presence with Nerdbugs and has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, NPR, Madison, WI's top 40 under 40. She has been featured on TV news channels and podcasts, and has partnered with several medical organizations to support awareness initiatives with Nerdbugs.