Christy and Ethan met through a shared curiosity about how technology could better serve patients and care teams. Christy’s years volunteering in hospitals and long-term care homes gave her a close-up view of the daily challenges nurses and patients face. Ethan’s connection to the nursing profession through family shaped his early understanding of the demands of frontline care. With hands-on experience in health tech and a deep respect for the people behind the profession, they teamed up to reimagine how patients communicate their needs.
That collaboration became PatientCompanion, a practical, patient-focused solution built from the ground up with empathy, engineering, and real-world insight.
PatientCompanion is dedicated to empowering care teams and enhancing the patient experience.
Backed by healthcare advisors and shaped by real-world clinical feedback, we’re building solutions that streamline communication, reduce nurse burnout, and improve workflow efficiency—one bedside interaction at a time.
Christy Lee
CEO & Co-Founder
Christy leads the vision and strategy behind PatientCompanion. With a background in biomedical engineering and firsthand experience volunteering in hospitals and long-term care homes, she brings a deep understanding of the communication gaps between patients and nurses. Her focus is on building partnerships, guiding product direction, and ensuring the platform stays grounded in real clinical needs.
Ethan Alvizo
CTO & Co-Founder
Ethan is responsible for the technical architecture and development of PatientCompanion. Drawing on his background in biomedical engineering and industry experience in health technology, he leads the engineering team in building reliable, secure, and user-friendly solutions. His close ties to the nursing profession shape his commitment to supporting care teams through intuitive technology.