David Vago
Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscientist
- Digital Health & Wellness
- Neuroscience-backed Tech
- Evidence-based Innovation
- Content Development & Program Design
Positioned at the intersection of neuroscience, innovation, and mental health technology
Accomplished Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscientist and international thought leader in mind-body approaches to mental health and wellbeing. With 25 years of research & leadership experience in top academic institutions, non-profits, and the wellbeing industry, Vago has his finger on the pulse for key performance metrics that can enhance go-to-market execution and support operations to drive success.
Dr. Vago works with clients to:
- Utilize qualitative (e.g., usability testing, 1:1 interviews, diary studies, focus groups, contextual inquiry) and quantitative methods (e.g., customer surveys, wellbeing metrics)
- Design behavioral and mental health programming
- Provide neuroscience-inspired and evidence-based approaches to design and product development
- Develop Go-to-market strategies for scalable go-to-market solutions
- Establish strategic partners and networking to accelerate and scale growth
My Approach
My passion lies in leveraging neuroscience and integrative health to design digital solutions that enhance well-being and foster healthier, more mindful lives. By blending science with technology, I aim to create products that not only engage but also have a measurable, positive impact on mental and physical health.
Years of working in academia and the digital health space have taught me the importance of evidence-based innovation. My approach focuses on applying scientific rigor to product development, ensuring solutions are rooted in research-backed methodologies and designed to align with how the brain and body function in everyday life.
As a consultant, I bring a holistic view to each project, drawing from neuroscience to understand user behavior and applying those insights to develop creative, strategic solutions that meet clients’ goals. Whether it’s through product validation, user research, or behavioral programming, my aim is to help companies build scalable, impactful health technologies.
Effective communication is central to my work. I’ve honed the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to both expert and general audiences, through over 150 keynote and invited talks, workshops, and media features. I strive to ensure that every project is informed by clear, actionable insights and communicated in a way that drives collaboration and innovation.
Selected Appearances, Keynotes, Workshops
- TEDX: Self Transformation Through Mindfulness
- Dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Radically Loved Yoga, Health, and Wellness (podcast)
- State of MedTech: Contemplative Neuroscience (podcast)
- Flow States and Meta-Awareness (podcast)
- Stanford Contemplation by Design: Self-Transformation Through Contemplative Experience (Keynote)
- Buddhist Geeks Conference (Keynote)
- Loch Kelly: Neuroscience of Awakening (Podcast)
- Roundglass Living – Meditation and Breathwork