About the lab
MotLearn Labs was created by health professionals who wanted science-backed skills and approaches in the wild, not only on a slide deck.
Our aim is simple: help people learn strategies that improve their own lives and the lives of others. We believe learning can go beyond sleepy webinars and endless modules—into interaction, rehearsal, coaching, and feedback you can feel working in your bones.
Celebration optional · rigor mandatory
People behind the work
Bios adapted from the published team profiles.
Chief Executive Officer & Founder · MotLearn Labs
Rick Johal has spent his career at the intersection of psychotherapy, education, and leadership. From creating national-level training frameworks to launching digital learning startups, his expertise spans motivational interviewing, competency-based education, and AI-powered tools for behavior change. His mission: to transform how people learn life’s most important skills.
Chief Scientific Officer & Founder · MotLearn Labs
Heather is a Registered Psychologist and Member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. She has been working in the area of mental and substance use health since 2002.
Chief Operating Officer & Founder · MotLearn Labs
Karthik is an internationally trained Dentist with additional expertise in Project Management and digital learning environments.
Social Media Consultant · MotLearn Labs
Kevin Low is the Social Media Manager at MotLearn Labs, bringing over 20 years of customer service and 10+ years of sales experience to the role. With a strong eye for design and a grounded approach to strategy, he creates honest, accessible content that helps people navigate life’s toughest conversations. Kevin is passionate about making MotLearn the go-to resource for real-world communication skills.
Medication Adherence · MotLearn Labs
Researcher and advisor with deep expertise in medication adherence and health systems. He collaborates with organizations and startups to bridge science and practice, translating complex research into real-world strategies for impact.
Strategic advisor · MotLearn Labs
Sean Peters has built and led startups from the ground up, and now applies that hard-won experience as a strategic advisor. He works with leadership teams across industries, helping them scale, adapt, and thrive in fast-changing markets.
Headshot coming soon.
Because we treat every product like an experiment you can join: hypotheses, prototypes, cohorts, and iteration. The black-tie part is respect for your time; the weird-science part is curiosity about what actually changes behavior.
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