Founder Eric Blum: Leading 2024 Innovations in Healthcare Technology

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Building deliberately,
Operating with clarity,
Always focused on people.

Meet the founder. Follow the vision.
From frontline experience to future-forward innovation.

Eric Blum, Founder of Godly Labs

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Past

A Proven Track Record of Resilience and Innovation

Eric Blum has dedicated over 15 years to shaping and advancing healthcare across Western Canada, especially in sleep and psychiatry. From founding clinics to designing innovative programs, his leadership is grounded in impact.

Clinical Leadership

Eric founded five accredited clinics across Alberta, most recently The Sleep & Wake Clinic. With programs including the first ADHD, Insomnia, and now Narcolepsy Group Therapy programs. Also, CPSA-compliant sleep labs, served as Privacy Officer, and led operations with a focus on clinical excellence and accessibility.

Tech-Driven Solutions

Built smart-intake systems for sleep and psychiatric care using PHP, Java, and Azure. Eric also customized LimeSurvey to streamline workflows, combining technical skill with deep clinical healthcare insight.

Research Collaboration

Led clinical trials in partnership with Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Eisai Pharmaceuticals, advancing real-world research in patient care and health innovation.

Eric Blum Early Career

Personal Resilience: The Turning Point

In 2007, Eric survived a life-threatening rollover accident — ejected at over 120 km/h. He endured 17 surgeries and spent nearly five years rebuilding his body, mind, and life.

This experience shaped everything. Eric approaches healthcare with rare empathy and insight — not just as a leader, but as someone who has lived on the other side of the system.

This lived experience fuels the vision for ClaraWell — a digital assistant that simplifies care while honoring the humanity of every patient it supports.

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Present

Leading in Innovation, Grounded in Empathy

As the Founder and CEO of Godly Labs Inc., Eric Blum is shaping the future of healthcare by blending advanced AI with compassion. From ClaraWell’s development to clinical research and education, he is redefining what it means to care in a modern world.

ClaraWell: AI Meets Empathy

ClaraWell™ is the flagship initiative of Godly Labs — a virtual health assistant designed to simplify care, deliver real-time insights, and support personalized healthcare. Eric leads her evolution with deep expertise and relentless focus on the future of healthcare.

Clinical Research & Long COVID

As Clinical Correspondent for a long COVID study led by Dr. Satish Raj, Eric helps integrate wearable data from WatchPAT One into impactful research, building new understandings of post-COVID health challenges.

Education & Sleep Medicine

Eric co-develops Sleep Psychiatry electives with the University of Calgary, and a fellowship program with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons — training the next generation of healthcare providers in a field where innovation and compassion must go hand in hand.

Present Day – Godly Labs and ClaraWell

Whether leading research, mentoring students, or architecting intelligent systems, Eric’s goal remains constant: to improve lives through technology that listens, learns, and truly cares.

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Future

The Future, Building Block by Block.

With ClaraWell and the Godly Labs ecosystem, Eric Blum is laying the foundation for a smarter, more compassionate era of healthcare. Built on trust, innovation, and a deep understanding of what matters.

ClaraWell: Redefining Healthcare AI

Eric envisions ClaraWell as the gold standard in AI health — integrating wearables, predictive analytics, and precision care to bridge gaps across mental health, chronic disease, and global equity.

Expanding the Ecosystem

Godly Labs is becoming a hub for meaningful innovation — a place where AI, empathy, and applied research converge to build solutions that truly serve humanity.

Inspiring What’s Next

Driven by personal resilience and a commitment to transforming healthcare, Eric seeks to empower the clinicians and innovators of tomorrow.

The Future – Building Blocks of ClaraWell

Through ClaraWell and beyond, Eric Blum is building the future one thoughtful block at a time — combining vision and action to transform healthcare into something beautifully human.

The Need for Compassion
in Technology and Healthcare

Eric Blum has played a pivotal role in founding five medical clinics, using his expertise in healthcare operations and innovation to improve access to quality care. His leadership reflects a consistent dedication to patient-centered solutions and system-level compassion.

As the founder of Godly Labs Inc., Eric knows that in a fast-paced world of innovation, it's easy to lose sight of the humanity behind every data point. His unique experience—as both a healthcare leader and a patient—fuels his belief that the best technologies are the ones that feel human.

He understands that truly impactful solutions must bridge clinical precision and emotional empathy. For Eric, patients are not just records—they’re people with stories, challenges, and aspirations.

With his leadership, technology becomes more than just a tool. It becomes a vehicle for care, connection, and compassion—transforming healthcare into something deeply personal and powerfully human.

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What Eric's Colleagues are Saying:

"Eric is innovative, creative, and patient—'the problem solver.' His ability to approach challenges with fresh perspectives and deliver practical solutions stands out."

- Dr. Christopher Wilkes

"His attention to detail, especially when it comes to clinical medicine, is unmatched. He’s a true asset to every team he’s on or leads."

- Dr. Payman Hajiazim

"Eric helped me build resilient ADHD Clinic infrastructure that continues to help tens of people each week in our program."

- Dr. Deepak Mirok

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eric Blum’s background in healthcare?
Eric has over 15 years of experience founding and managing accredited clinics across Alberta. He’s led programs in ADHD, Insomnia, and Narcolepsy care, built CPSA-compliant sleep labs, and served as a Privacy Officer with a strong focus on patient-first innovation.
What inspired the creation of ClaraWell?
Following a life-altering accident in 2007, Eric spent years as a patient navigating the complexities of the healthcare system. That experience, combined with his professional insight ,led him to create ClaraWell, a digital health assistant rooted in empathy, precision, and accessibility.
What is Godly Labs Inc. currently focused on?
Godly Labs is focused on launching ClaraWell, scaling its database infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, and building tools that merge AI with compassionate care. The company is also actively involved in research, education, and AI product development in the healthtech space.
Is Eric open to partnerships or mentorship?
Yes. Whether you're building something meaningful in healthcare or curious about joining the movement, Eric welcomes thoughtful connections. Reach out directly at [email protected] or connect via LinkedIn.
Where is Eric based?
Eric lives and works in Calgary, Alberta. He leads Canadian operations while coordinating with the U.S. arm of Godly Labs Inc., headquartered in Boston.

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