About Us

Meet the faces behind our mission

the passionate team behind Thrv's success

Raja Mawad

Founder & CEO

With a passion for health and wellness, Raja has dedicated his career to transforming the way people approach their fitness journeys.  Driven by his vision to make fitness accessible and enjoyable for all, Raja has led Thrv.Health to create innovative solutions that empower individuals to take control of their well-being. Previous experience:

  • Ex-Goldman Sachs
  • $1.8B Investment Fund
  • The Next Level Fitness Founder (exit)

Christopher Chileshe

Founder & CTO

With a deep passion for fitness and technology, Christopher plays a vital role in driving our company’s technological vision and innovation. He continuously explores new opportunities to leverage technology to provide our users with the tools and resources they need to achieve their fitness goals effectively. Previous experience:

  • Ex-Goldman Sachs
  • MSFT 4 years
  • MS Computer Science

Paul van Biljon

Operations Director

Paul’s main focus is filling the COO role at Thrv.health, a fitness tech company. He has extensive experience in consulting and growth marketing, and has helped startups prepare for sustainable growth through the development of systems, structures, and skills.

Jennifer Prater

Director Of Community

Jennifer brings her extensive business, teaching, consulting, and coaching experience to Thrv.health. Her emphasis is in creating, nurturing, and growing a community of partnerships, wellness professionals, and clientele who proudly use our platform to thrive in all areas of health and wellness.