About us
Rebels with a Cause
Dr. Jeff Chen, a physician and scientist, grew frustrated with the pharmaceutical model — slow, costly, and focused on disease, not prevention.
Meanwhile, tech entrepreneur and philanthropist Pelin Thorogood saw the same flaws from another angle: data that was too limited, too exclusive, and too disconnected from real people.
Together, they founded Radicle Science — a rebellion against the status quo, driven by a belief that science should serve everyone.
Closing the Proof Gap — at Scale.
Radicle Science is the catalyst for wellness research, IP and innovation, enabling companies to turn bold ideas into proven products with unmatched precision, value, speed, and scale. Because today, proof is the new currency—driven by the rigor, speed, and diversity modern wellness demands.
Our Vision, Mission, and Promise
Vision
Proven precision wellness accessible for all
We imagine a world where wellness products are personalized, effective, and backed by science — empowering everyone with evidence they can trust.
Mission
Bring new speed, scale, and precision to wellness innovation
We close the proof gap by delivering clinical-grade evidence through AI, real-world data, and large-scale decentralized trials — transforming how wellness is validated and trusted.
Promise
Empower one billion people to improve their health
We're building a new standard for wellness — where progress is measured not by hype, but by real human impact.
Our Manifesto
Wellness has an Evidence Problem
Humans have relied on natural products as medicine for millennia. Many such remedies are still used by billions around the world. Today, more than 80% of Americans use natural products, such as nutraceuticals and dietary supplements, and these industries continue to rapidly grow. However, most wellness companies still don’t have proof of effectiveness for their products and formulations. That’s because they don’t have easy or affordable access to clinical trials. Traditional trials, developed primarily to support patented synthetic pharmaceuticals, are simply too expensive and too slow for these unpatentable natural products. Worse still, the small size and strict criteria of traditional trials significantly reduces their relevance and ability to be personalized to diverse real-world populations. This has created a huge gap between the benefits wellness companies promise and the scientific evidence to back it up.
We call this the Proof Gap.
The proof gap is causing immeasurable damage, limiting the full potential of these non-prescription products as effective treatments accessible by all and eroding trust in this global industry. And the ramifications are grave for wellness companies, healthcare providers, and consumers alike.
But it doesn’t have to be this way, and it won’t. We co-founded Radicle Science to create a future of personalized wellness, powered by proof.
Just as importantly, we wanted to seize the unique opportunity to bring much needed equity and diversity into medical research. The unprecedented scale and reach of our intentionally diverse studies finally enables inclusion of broad ethnicities, genders, and age groups to move us closer to personalized wellness.
We are pioneering Proof-as-a-Service, because proof drives transformation.
And we’re transforming wellness products into proven personalized health treatments, accessible by all without gatekeepers. Now companies can deliver innovative, effective products optimized for specific populations and supported by proof. Consumers can confidently buy products proven to work for someone like them. Retailers can readily stock inventory proven for their shoppers. Healthcare systems can finally integrate proven wellness products to improve outcomes.
That’s the power of Proof-as-a-Service. That’s the abundant future we are creating, and we want you to join us.
It’s not a crazy idea. It’s a Radicle one.
Proof in Action
Since 2021, Radicle has conducted placebo-controlled trials with nearly 100,000 participants, delivering clinical-grade insights faster and at a fraction of traditional costs.
~100K
participants
90%
faster trials
20x
more participants than traditional clinical studies
100+
biomarkers
Our Core Values
1
Audacious
A big idea, boldly executed by an inspired team, is the best way to transform the world.
2
Rebel with a Cause
Decisive action, anchored in purpose, is how we challenge the status quo and move our mission forward.
3
GSD (Get Sh*#t Done)
Disciplined execution, clear ownership, and fast follow-through are how we turn vision into real-world results.
4
Evidence Driven
Rigorously collected and analyzed data, not anecdotes, should drive everything from health choices to business decisions.
5
Grounded Brilliance
Intellect paired with humility, curiosity, and respect for diverse perspectives is how we make smarter decisions and build better solutions.
6
Transparent
Open, clear, and factual communication, with both internal and external stakeholders, is essential for trust and credibility.
Recognized Leader in Wellness Innovation
Nutritional Outlook Best of the Industry
Nutraingredients USA Awards
Pinnacle Awards AI
Top 10 US Tech Innovator
UCSF Digital Health Awards
Inc 5000
AHPA Award
