Our Team
Chirag Goel, Founder and CEO, launched Tego as a startup while an undergraduate at Northwestern University with a vision to create safer wall outlets that completely prevent the risk of electrocution. A passionate entrepreneur, he has been recognized for his significant contributions to Chicago’s startup community and was named to Chicago Inno’s ‘Under 25’ list in 2024. He has led the team to other recent accomplishments including winning the annual Chicago Inno Madness competition in 2024 as well as placing in Northwestern’s annual VentureCat competition in 2023.
Keith Weissman, MD is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and an emergency medicine resident, as well as Vice President of Operations at Tego. His training in emergency medicine informs a focus on safety, prevention, and practical design in everyday environments. Tego was founded while he and Chirag Goel were both studying at Northwestern University, where they first met. At Tego, he leads operations and company-building efforts, supporting the company’s growth from early development through go-to-market execution.