Making better heart and gut health easier.

Zoya Ahmed is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lylah Health, a functional beverage company reimagining traditional mango lassi as a science-backed, gut-health-focused alternative to conventional milkshakes and dairy drinks. As CEO, Ahmed has driven Lylah Health's brand and market positioning, including a strategic partnership with DD.NYC, one of New York's leading branding agencies and the design firm behind the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under her leadership, the company continues to invest in R&D at the intersection of consumer products and gut microbiome therapeutics, positioning Lylah Health at the forefront of an emerging category with significant white space for growth.

Dr. Bilal Ahmed, MD, MBA, is Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of Lylah Health. A practicing interventional and structural cardiologist, Dr. Ahmed co-founded the company while completing his interventional cardiology fellowship in Boston, bringing a clinical and research-driven lens to product development. His focus on the gut microbiome's role in metabolic and cardiovascular health stems from prospective research he conducted at Brown University beginning in 2017. As CSO, Dr. Ahmed leads Lylah Health's scientific strategy, bridging clinical rigor with consumer product innovation.

Syed Ali Haider is Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Lylah Health. He brings a background in strategic marketing and operations for science-and-technology driven companies, focusing on helping founders build compelling market narratives and establish a credible voice within their industry. Prior to joining Lylah Health, he served as Senior Director of Marketing at JDI, and Executive Director of Austin Bat Cave, where he built out core teams and launched new programs — including adult education classes and membership offerings — that drove significant revenue growth. At Lylah Health, Haider oversees operational strategy and go-to-market execution, applying a generalist, cross-functional approach to scaling the business.

Zara Ahmed serves as Social Media Manager at Lylah Health, where she leads the brand's digital presence and content strategy. Drawing on her background in social media and design, Ahmed has been instrumental in building Lylah Health's organic online community and translating the company's founding vision into consistent brand messaging across digital channels. Her role has since expanded to oversee the broader online presence of both the brand and its founders, supporting Lylah Health's direct-to-consumer growth strategy.