Embrace Growth, Cultivate Peace

Shri Bob Thurman

Padma Shri, Govt of India, 2020

TIME Magazine's 25 Most Influential

Bob Thurman, our revered Chairperson, brings to Dharma Bob a profound understanding of Buddhist philosophy and an engaging personality that captivates audiences worldwide. His illustrious career as a scholar, coupled with his dedication to making ancient wisdom accessible and relevant, guides our mission to offer a modern, playful approach to personal growth through the app’s dynamic interactions.

Dr. John Campbell

John Campbell, Principal Asana Vision Architect, is a renowned Sanskrit and Tibetan translator and a Fulbright Fellow. He brings over two decades of Ashtanga Yoga practice and teaching to lead the development of Dharma Bob’s Computer Vision Yoga Module. John's deep expertise ensures that users receive high-quality, insightful guidance as they cultivate their practice with the app.

Rajeev Panwar

Rajeev Panwar, Founder and CEO of Shree Collective, brings a unique blend of financial acumen and spiritual depth to the organization. With extensive experience in data analytics, coupled with his deep practice in various yoga disciplines (300 Hours Advanced Vajra Yoga certified by Yoga Alliance) and reiki (Master level - Usui lineage), Rajeev leads Dharma Bob's mission-driven growth while fostering a holistic approach to personal development.

Corey Hanson

Corey Hanson, Cofounder and CTO, combines technical expertise with creative flair to lead Dharma Bob’s innovative AI features. With years of experience in machine learning in the non-profit sector and a passion for balancing innovation with artistic expression, Corey is the driving force behind the app's cutting-edge AI capabilities and its playful, yet profound interactions.

Constantin Runtov

Constantin Runtov, DevOps Engineer, ensures Dharma Bob’s infrastructure runs seamlessly. Experienced in AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD automation, he optimizes cloud systems for reliability and scalability, letting users focus on their practice without technical disruptions. His precision keeps the app’s wisdom accessible: quietly, efficiently, and always available.

Oleg Isachenko

Oleg Isachenko, DevOps Engineer, merges engineering precision with strategic thinking to build automated cloud infrastructures. Experienced across AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes, he specializes in CI/CD pipelines, EKS migrations, cost optimization, and DevSecOps. His work adheres to a core principle: technology must enable stability, creativity, and purpose.

Milton Pineda

Milton Pineda, Frontend Consultant for Shree Collective, is passionate about crafting seamless digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. With expertise in modern frontend technologies and a deep appreciation for intuitive design, he focuses on building scalable, high-performance applications that blend technical precision with user-centered innovation.

Yaroslav Potapchuk

Yaroslav Potapchuk, Backend Systems Architect, leverages years of expertise in building scalable, high-performance Python infrastructure to power Dharma Bob. His end-to-end mastery of deployment, monitoring, and system reliability guarantees uninterrupted access to the app’s core mission: making profound spiritual guidance as dependable as your daily practice.

Michael Burbank

Michael is an avid life-long Dharma student and practitioner, the former Executive Director of Tibet House US' retreat center Menla (2013-2025), creative writer of Spi-Fi (Spirit Fiction) graphic novels, movies, and video games, and most recently a spiritual entrepreneur. One of Shree Collective's lead investors for its Dharma Bob initiative, Michael applies his lifelong passion for learning and spiritual growth to all of his endeavors in order to benefit as many beings as possible.

Livia Constantinescu

Livia Constantinescu, strategic advisor to Shree Collective, is a dedicated Dharma practitioner with extensive investment experience with leading institutions. Her multifaceted background includes founding a gallery for emerging artists and serving as director at Tibet House US. She uses her sharp focus and analytical skills to bridge diverse concepts across various user demographics, identifying commonalities that unite distinct audiences.