Drew Barvir

Drew Barvir is the CEO and Co-founder at Sonar Mental Health. His personal mission is to use technology to prevent communities from experiencing the tragedy of losing a loved one to mental illness, which is reflected by his long-standing career in mental health support. Drew has spent his career investing in and leading both software and mental healthcare organizations. He has invested in six companies shaping the future of mental healthcare, including Grow Therapy and Foresight Mental Health. He also consulted at Creyos Health, a company that focuses on cognitive testing for better brain health, and Moth, a company that provides mental health education and training, in addition to helping lead several mental health focused non-profits. With more than ten years of experience promoting mental wellness, Drew founded Sonar to leverage breakthroughs in AI to provide adolescents with the support they need to improve lifelong mental well-being while empowering under-resourced schools with proactive mental health solutions. Drew holds a master’s degree in business administration from Stanford University and a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Queen’s University.