Thrivable Company Leadership

David Edelman, Founder and CEO

David is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who developed the vision for Thrivable through his work building Diabetes Daily, a leading online community helping those with diabetes thrive that was acquired by Everyday Health in 2021. A firm believer that every key decision healthcare companies make should have patient input, he created the Thrivable rapid-research platform to make it easy for companies to connect with the patients that matter most to make better products and services.

In addition to running Thrivable, David promotes entrepreneurship and economic development in Northeast Ohio. He is past president of the Hebrew Free Loan Association, a nonprofit providing interest-free loans to individuals since 1904.

David holds a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University and has been known to sit at a piano and lead late-night singalongs at conferences and Burning Man.

Ryan Fuchs, COO

A strategy consultant with an entrepreneurial mindset, Ryan brings extensive experience leading digital transformation initiatives to Thrivable. Prior to co-founding the company, Ryan worked at Deloitte Consulting, where he helped clients with customer experience strategy, digital transformation, analytics, process improvement, and project management. He also served as the director of strategic initiatives for the fundraising office at Georgetown University, where he earned an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in Linguistics.

As COO, Ryan drives the growth of the company by removing barriers that prevent Thrivable team members from doing their best work and by integrating efforts across functions to foster organizational collaboration.

Ryan speaks Chinese, French, and Italian, and he is currently at work cultivating his gardening skills.

Peter Gannon, VP - Head of Business Development

Peter Gannon is a strategic sales leader with extensive experience in SaaS, technology solutions/services, AI, business development and revenue operations across the life sciences industry. He has introduced multiple new technologies into this sector and is experienced in working with clinical, medical, and commercial teams. He is a seasoned sales professional and leader having built sales organizations and GTM teams from the ground up. Peter worked in digital medical communications at WPP, Omnicom, and IPG agencies and held tenures at Sermo, Peer Direct, and Viz.ai.

Peter led the global business development efforts and served as an Executive Team member for Within3 (2010-2024). In that time, Within3 established market leadership, partnering with over 100 pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients globally, deploying thousands of programs, generating tremendous value for clients, customers, and users.

Peter joined Thrivable as the Head of Business Development to advance Thrivable's mission and to help life sciences companies ensure the voice of the customer is present in their development, educational, and commercial efforts.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Peter spends his time with his family near the "shore" in New Jersey. He enjoys playing golf, ice hockey, and outdoor activities.

Sara Epstein, Product Director

Sara brings an entrepreneurial spirit to product management by ensuring the voices of our clients and members are at the core of everything we build.

Before joining Thrivable, Sara co-founded an employee engagement company that helped coworkers across the world connect through mobile-based competitions. Through her start in advertising, transition to nonprofit fundraising, and current role in software, Sara strives to maximize impact through simple design and fierce prioritization.

When she’s not working, you’ll find Sara raising a very sassy daughter, baking all kinds of sweet treats, and making the most of Colorado’s expansive outdoor adventures.

Adam Zandman, Marketing Director

Adam is a seasoned marketer with a passion for bringing products and services that make this world a better place into the hands of the customer.

Having started his own digital marketing agency, Adam brings an entrepreneurial mindset along with a background in agency, non-profit and Fortune 250 companies to lead Thrivable's brand strategy and support the customer acquisition efforts.

A Georgia native, who spent nearly 20 years in Colorado and now living in Ohio, Adam loves new adventures. When not out exploring or traveling, you will most likely find him at home with his family watching an Atlanta Braves game.

Maria Muccioli, Research Director

A 2024 Greenbook Future List honoree, Maria brings basic and translational research expertise across several health conditions, including diabetes, cancer, multiple sclerosis and more. She earned a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Ohio University and was a postdoctoral researcher at the Ohio State University and a fellow at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

Prior to joining Thrivable, Maria developed content for Diabetes Daily and consulted for several organizations to optimize academic submissions for peer review. She also served as Program Chair and Faculty Member at Stratford University, overseeing the Arts & Sciences department, and teaching undergraduate and graduate students in general biology and advanced courses.

Maria enjoys identifying the most efficient market research approaches for each client, listening to understand to find a tailored solution to deliver successfully and exceed expectations.

When not working, she can be found playing with her two young kids, training her dogs, hiking, and enjoying the Florida sun with her husband.

Savanah Benhart, Director of Customer Success

Savanah's passion lies in ensuring that the voices of patients, key opinion leaders, and underserved communities are heard and valued. This is a consistent theme in both her professional career and volunteer engagements.

Savanah brings over 10 years of experience in commercial leadership, program development management, strategy, and operational excellence from healthcare and education management. In 2021, she joined the Board of Directors for Cure HHT, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for research, education, and a cure for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). In her free time, she enjoys teaching yoga and spending time outdoors with her family.

James Hubach, Finance Lead

James Hubach is a strategic finance leader with deep experience guiding organizations through growth, operational scale, and financial transformation. Known for his analytical rigor and cross-functional partnership, James brings a strong track record of delivering clarity in complex environments and helping leadership teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.

Previously, James held key analytical and reporting roles at Openly Insurance, Hyland Software, and Progressive Insurance, building scalable financial models, improving operational performance, and driving data-driven insights across teams. He holds a BBA in Accounting from Cleveland State University.

Meet Thrivable's leadership team