Published in The Daily Scanner on November 2nd, 2023

There are a significant number of challenges in the healthcare landscape today, from high costs, huge deductibles, lack of transparency, inadequate preventative care, miscommunication, insurance barriers to service, and the list goes on.

Electronic health records (EHR) were supposed to be a bridge between patients, doctors, and insurance. While they may have streamlined administration, it has done little to make things better and more accessible for patients. Founder and CEO Mustafa Dinani backed by over 20 years of experience as an actuary and data scientist, is determined to change that with the development of Navierre. This revolutionary new platform helps patients seamlessly connect disjointed pieces of the healthcare system and get the care they deserve.

Mustafa credits resilience to getting where he is today. That journey of resilience began at the tender age of eight when he sadly lost his father. That loss propelled him into adulthood at a very young age. After his dad’s death, his family faced enormous challenges as they navigated what lay ahead.

Mustafa promised his father that he would care for his sisters, and doing so at such a young age toughened him in a way that would reshape his whole approach to life. He shared, “I don’t have a bone in me that knows how to die, how to accept defeat, because that’s just me.” This unwavering determination fuelled his entrepreneurial spirit.

Mustafa helped his family leave Tanzania for Canada. He graduated from University of Toronto, moved to Connecticut, and started his career with Cigna while he helped his sisters through college. But it was another job that played a pivotal role in his entrepreneurial endeavors today. “I co-founded a grassroots charity organization, Umoja Outreach Foundation, in 2012 that uses sport to unite communities and build a digital community. Today, the organization serves thousands of communities and families across the world, expanding beyond sport to volunteering, mentorship and leadership training. This was no easy feat as communities resist change but we found a way to grow exponentially”.

In 2020, Mustafa fused his entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for charitable initiatives to create Synergy. Synergy is a primary care office that was the prelude to Navierre. “Synergy really started off at the beginning of 2020 when my wife decided to leave the hospital setting. She said, ‘I really want to help people stay healthy at home.’” As we launched Synergy, COVID-19 happened. “I told her that, ‘You’re a doctor, and people need you, and you’re sitting at home.’ She responded, ‘We do not have an office and we are all now in lockdown.’’’ That spark ignited their involvement in at-home COVID testing as a creative way to help patients and create brand awareness for Synergy. “By having the fastest turnaround time in the area, we went from 0 to 9,000 patients in six months. This set the stage for the birth of Navierre when we understood how atrocious the patient journey really is.”

“We witnessed the frustrations many face with the existing healthcare system. From juggling multiple medical records, grappling with disjointed Electronic Health Records (EHRs), and feeling lost in a system that often prioritizes billing over genuine care. That’s why we created Navierre.” continued Mustafa.

Navierre platform is more than just a solution; it’s a heartfelt response to the cries of countless patients. It is about unifying health data, no matter where it’s from, into one intuitive space. Navierre also helps users understand potential health risks and illness prevention. And whether it’s booking appointments, syncing up wearables, or actively managing health conditions, Navierre puts the patient at the center of their healthcare journey, a revolutionary departure from the status quo.

Mustafa Dinani knows that revolutionizing the healthcare industry is akin to hiking over a steep mountain. But he’s no stranger to scaling tall mountains. Mustafa has tackled the 19,341 feet of Mount Kilimanjaro, even after multiple knee surgeries and torn ACLs. Just as he conquered that mountain, just as he survived the loss of his father and endured the significant burden of responsibility since age 8, Mustafa won’t stop until his dream comes true, making Navierre the most trusted companion in everyone’s health journey.