Independa

About Independa

Independa, Inc. operates as a remote engagement platform provider, founded in 2009 by Kian Saneii, who serves as the company's Chairman and CEO. Saneii, a computer scientist with an extensive background in software and technology, including roles at Websense, AT&T Bell Laboratories, and IBM, established the company to address the challenges of an aging population by leveraging familiar technology. The San Diego-based firm focuses on the age-tech and digital health markets, targeting older adults and the organizations that serve them, such as senior living communities, home healthcare agencies, and hospitals.

The company's core offering is the Independa Health Hub®, a software platform that transforms a television into a bi-directional communication and engagement device. This approach bypasses the need for users to learn new technologies like computers or tablets, providing a simplified user experience on a familiar screen. The business model is primarily a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), generating revenue by selling its solutions to enterprise clients (B2B) and directly to consumers. Strategic partnerships are central to its go-to-market strategy; Independa has secured significant collaborations with LG Electronics and DISH Network, embedding its software directly onto their devices. LG is also a key investor in the company.

The Independa Health Hub offers a suite of services aimed at reducing social isolation and improving access to care. Features include simplified video chat with family and friends, sharing of photos and messages, and access to entertainment like games. Expanding into telehealth, the platform facilitates virtual visits with doctors, dentists, and therapists. It also provides access to curated health and wellness content, such as medical videos from WebMD, exercise programs from Spiro100, and at-home lab tests. The platform integrates alerts and reminders for medications and appointments, which can be managed remotely by caregivers, providing peace of mind to families.