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I’m Marcelus Brice, founder of TheraPlug, a Detroit-based startup building a behavioral health platform that connects patients with licensed therapists and helps them access care through insurance.

We’re seeking a hands-on founding CTO to lead development of our mobile and web platform and assemble a small engineering team. Relevant experience includes healthcare integrations, secure video, AI-assisted matching and documentation, and building systems that meet HIPAA security requirements.

We are only considering candidates who currently live in the Metro Detroit area or are willing to relocate here.

TheraPlug is pre-funding. This opportunity initially offers equity with no salary, with a planned transition to paid employment once funding supports payroll. Equity terms, responsibilities, and time commitments will be agreed upon in writing.

If you’re interested in helping build TheraPlug, please email your résumé and a brief introduction to providers@theraplug.health.

Website: https://theraplug.health Contact: providers@theraplug.health

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therapluginc··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (November 2026)
TheraPlug | Founding CTO / Technical Lead | Detroit preferred; remote considered | Equity-first, pre-funding

I’m Marcelus Brice, founder of TheraPlug (https://theraplug.health). We’re building a behavioral health platform focused on making it easier for patients to find appropriate therapists and access care through insurance, starting in Detroit.

We’re looking for a hands-on technical leader who can build alongside a lean team and help recruit its founding engineers. You don’t need a previous CTO title, but you should have shipped and operated production software.

The product will support iOS, Android and responsive web, including:

• Patient and provider onboarding, scheduling and secure messaging. • AI-assisted therapist matching based on clinical needs, preferences, insurance and availability. • Provider credential verification and payer enrollment workflows. • Insurance eligibility checks and estimated patient costs. • Secure video sessions and clinician-reviewed AI documentation.

Relevant experience includes full-stack development, mobile apps, healthcare integrations, sensitive-data security and practical AI implementation. We value clear architecture, accessible design and thoughtful use of established services.

Compensation: We are pre-funding and cannot offer an immediate cash salary. We’re seeking someone interested in an equity-first founding role, with a planned transition to salary when funding supports payroll. Equity, responsibilities, time commitment and compensation triggers would be agreed in writing before work begins. Funding timing is not guaranteed.

To start a conversation, email marcelus@theraplug.health with: • Products you’ve built and your specific contribution. • Relevant healthcare, security or AI experience. • Your location and realistic availability before funding. • Your interest in leading and assembling a small development team.

I can share the detailed product scope and team requirements.