The story of NVOX is more than just groundbreaking technology – it’s a story of personal struggle, deep insights, and a relentless drive to change reality. It all started with David Grandes, the company’s founder, who grew up in an underprivileged family where success was never guaranteed. David was identified as a gifted child in second grade, but school reports labeled him a failure, creating a stark contradiction. This disconnect, driven by the limited understanding of learning disabilities at the time, deeply influenced his early life and shaped the path of his journey.
From a young age, David dreamed of becoming a physician, but throughout his life, he was repeatedly told that this dream would never come true. This painful reality colored his childhood and adolescence, leading him to search for a solution. A pivotal moment came during an ordinary family gathering, when he sat at the table with a psychologist working in a maximum-security prison in California. She listened to his story about his late diagnosis of dyslexia and ADHD at age 30, and shared a shocking fact: at least 50% of inmates suffer from some form of learning disability – double their representation in the general population. She also explained how broken the diagnostic system in the U.S. truly is, and how children who remain undiagnosed are three times more likely to drop out of school and face many other challenges, including mental health issues, low self-esteem, and substance abuse.
This realization hit him hard. Forty years had passed since he himself was overlooked, yet nothing had changed. This moment became the catalyst that drove him to act.
David Grandes A Child Full of Dreams and Untapped Potential
A Vision For Change.
The founding of NVOX came from a deep desire to address a problem David was intimately familiar with. His journey began with extensive research, reading hundreds of articles, and having enriching dialogues with a wide range of professionals – teachers, educational psychologists, school administrators, health professionals, doctors, neurologists, psychiatrists, district superintendents, and other school district officials. The insight that emerged from these discussions was more than a statistic – it was the essence of millions of lost opportunities. Every conversation was a step toward a solution. Scientists, engineers, and leaders in various fields were overlooked not because of a lack of ability, but because the education system failed to recognize their learning disabilities. Instead of receiving support, many found themselves encountering failures that could have been avoided, with some even turning to the criminal justice system. This wasn’t just an educational issue, it was a social and economic one, with untold costs to society.
The Broken Diagnostic System.
The problem became even clearer in the field of learning disability diagnosis, where there are hundreds of diagnostic tools, but no standardization, leading to inconsistencies and unreliable results. Educational psychologists, who face a severe shortage across the U.S., lack the resources and time to diagnose a large number of students. As a result, many children miss out on the diagnosis they need and lose critical opportunities.
The barriers to receiving a learning disability diagnosis in the U.S. are immense. Wait times for school-based evaluations can stretch for years, leaving students without the support they need. For families seeking private assessments, the costs can reach thousands of dollars—amounts that are simply out of reach for most American households. This systemic inaccessibility prevents countless children from getting timely diagnoses, accommodations, and IEPs that could change their lives.
The Solution.
NVOX starts with diagnosing ADHD, which is the most in-demand module, and will soon expand to include additional ones focusing on other learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD), Language Processing Disorder, and more.
Our platform enables educational psychologists in schools to diagnose more children in less time, with much greater accuracy, while addressing each student’s specific needs without the time and resource constraints.
Today, NVOX stands as a beacon of innovation and hope in the field of learning disability diagnostics. It’s a technological solution that not only provides accurate results but also transforms the way we view learning disabilities, giving every child and adult the opportunity to fulfill their true potential.
The company was founded after a significant personal investment by David Grandes himself, who channeled the challenges of his undiagnosed learning disabilities into a lifelong drive for innovation. Over time, he became a serial entrepreneur and investor. By funding the company without external VC backing, David ensured that NVOX remains free from external pressures to prioritize profit over the individual. His commitment guarantees that the company’s mission stays focused on helping children and adults overcome the challenges that the education system fails to diagnose.
NVOX is not just changing the way diagnoses are made; it’s driving real change in the education system and society at large. Join us in our mission to make accurate, accessible diagnostics available for everyone.
David Grandes A Child Full of Dreams and Untapped Potential
A Vision For Change.
The founding of NVOX came from a deep desire to address a problem David was intimately familiar with. His journey began with extensive research, reading hundreds of articles, and having enriching dialogues with a wide range of professionals – teachers, educational psychologists, school administrators, health professionals, doctors, neurologists, psychiatrists, district superintendents, and other school district officials. The insight that emerged from these discussions was more than a statistic – it was the essence of millions of lost opportunities. Every conversation was a step toward a solution. Scientists, engineers, and leaders in various fields were overlooked not because of a lack of ability, but because the education system failed to recognize their learning disabilities. Instead of receiving support, many found themselves encountering failures that could have been avoided, with some even turning to the criminal justice system. This wasn’t just an educational issue, it was a social and economic one, with untold costs to society.
The Broken Diagnostic System.
The problem became even clearer in the field of learning disability diagnosis, where there are hundreds of diagnostic tools, but no standardization, leading to inconsistencies and unreliable results. Educational psychologists, who face a severe shortage across the U.S., lack the resources and time to diagnose a large number of students. As a result, many children miss out on the diagnosis they need and lose critical opportunities.
The barriers to receiving a learning disability diagnosis in the U.S. are immense. Wait times for school-based evaluations can stretch for years, leaving students without the support they need. For families seeking private assessments, the costs can reach thousands of dollars—amounts that are simply out of reach for most American households. This systemic inaccessibility prevents countless children from getting timely diagnoses, accommodations, and IEPs that could change their lives.
The Solution.
NVOX starts with diagnosing ADHD, which is the most in-demand module, and will soon expand to include additional ones focusing on other learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD), Language Processing Disorder, and more.
Our platform enables educational psychologists in schools to diagnose more children in less time, with much greater accuracy, while addressing each student’s specific needs without the time and resource constraints.
Today, NVOX stands as a beacon of innovation and hope in the field of learning disability diagnostics. It’s a technological solution that not only provides accurate results but also transforms the way we view learning disabilities, giving every child and adult the opportunity to fulfill their true potential.
The company was founded after a significant personal investment by David Grandes himself, who channeled the challenges of his undiagnosed learning disabilities into a lifelong drive for innovation. Over time, he became a serial entrepreneur and investor. By funding the company without external VC backing, David ensured that NVOX remains free from external pressures to prioritize profit over the individual. His commitment guarantees that the company’s mission stays focused on helping children and adults overcome the challenges that the education system fails to diagnose.
NVOX is not just changing the way diagnoses are made; it’s driving real change in the education system and society at large. Join us in our mission to make accurate, accessible diagnostics available for everyone.
Our Promise
Helping Families in Need.
For every 10 diagnoses, NVOX is donating one assessment to families in need. Additionally, we collaborate with commercial partners to provide complimentary assessments for underserved families. To apply, simply let us know if you qualify, and we’ll handle the rest.
Our Promise
Helping Families in Need.
For every 10 diagnoses, NVOX is donating one assessment to families in need. Additionally, we collaborate with commercial partners to provide complimentary assessments for underserved families. To apply, simply let us know if you qualify, and we’ll handle the rest.
Helping Families in Need.
For every 10 diagnoses, NVOX is donating one assessment to families in need. To apply, simply let us know if you qualify, and we’ll handle the rest. Click here to apply.
