Data Yakka was born during a discussion between Randy and Hasib at Caprice, a seafood restaurant in beautiful Tiburon, California. Over dinner with stunning views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge, they brainstormed and pondered: What if we could combine data and medical expertise to create affordable AI tools that deliver life-saving technology to the world’s underserved communities. This ‘what if’ has evolved into Data Yakka.

A bit about our two cofounders: Randy, formally Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD, is a renowned Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and Director of its Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices. A leader and strategist with 25 years of experience on Wall Street and at Fortune 500 companies, Hasib specializes in Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Visit the Our Co-founders section for their full bio.

Our Co-Founders


Hasib Rahman

Co-founder, Data Yakka Inc.
VP, Data and Artificial Intelligence


Randy and Hasib started Data Yakka to design affordable AI tools for the advantage of the global population still waiting to fully benefit from modern information technology.

Randy, formally Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD, is a renowned Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and Director of its Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices. With professional degrees and training from Johns Hopkins, UC Berkeley, UC San Francisco, and Harvard, he is an internationally recognised expert on chronic disease prevention and treatment. His groundbreaking research focuses on developing innovations to improve patient outcomes through team-based care, new digital technology, patient and community engagement, and persuasive behaviour change strategies. Dr. Stafford’s 200+ peer-reviewed articles, many published in prestigious journals, such as JAMA and the New England Journal of Medicine, cement his status as a pioneer in preventive medicine.

A leader and strategist with 25 years of experience on Wall Street and at Fortune 500 companies, Hasib specializes in Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He designs and leads the implementation of compliant data platforms, drives digital transformation, and creates innovative, profitable data strategies. Hasib has held leadership roles at Thomson Financial, Deloitte Australia, and the Chicago Business Intelligence Group. Currently, he leads a diverse team working on data-centric product design for the physically disabled and AI-based early eye disease detection.

Our Co-Founders


Hasib Rahman

Co-founder, Data Yakka Inc.
VP, Data and Artificial Intelligence


It’s painted with the wisdom of our mentors and advisors. Stuck in a rut or thirsting for inspiration, guess where we turn? Right to them. Seeking guidance? Again, they’re our go-to. And when our sails need a little wind, they don’t make us look far. A simple text or a call, and there they are.

Our rockstars and legends


Olesia

Yoon

Alex


Our journey so far?

It’s painted with the wisdom of our mentors and advisors. Stuck in a rut or thirsting for inspiration, guess where we turn? Right to them. Seeking guidance? Again, they’re our go-to. And when our sails need a little wind, they don’t make us look far. A simple text or a call, and there they are.

And in their day jobs, whether in data or another field, they’re absolute rockstars. True legends.

Our mentors and advisors


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