Papa

One-stop-shop for flexible family care

Y CombinatorSummer 2018ActiveHealthcareHealthcare ITConsumer Health ServicesDigital Health

What they do

Problem

Families and individuals need flexible, reliable support for companionship and everyday help, especially when they would otherwise face care gaps alone.

Solution

Papa provides an on-demand family care service that matches people with companions and helpers for non-medical support and assistance.

Who it's for

Families and individuals who need flexible companionship and help with day-to-day tasks.

Founders

Andrew Parker

Founder/CEO

Founded Papa to support older adults and families. Grew up in South Florida and started my career in sales. Cut my teeth in start up / healthcare world with MDLIVE. Started on the team in 2011 and helped grow the company to over 35M members by 2017. Left in 2017 to focus on Papa full time, been doing that ever since. Love growing Papa, snowboarding, hanging with Romi (gf) and Chewie (dog), reading, nice dinners, and spending time with family and friends.