We envision a future where hair damage and loss isn't the daunting mental drain it once was.
Our Team of Founding Partners
Dan Markel Founder & CEO
Founder & CEO
Dan Markel, Founder and CEO. Hairitige International, LLC marks Markel’s sixth healthcare start-up and fourth Franchise offering, as founder and CEO. He has extensive business experience in multiple industries. Markel then co-founded Bella Vita Clinics as CEO and is now a strategic advisor. As a healthcare Key Opinion Leader, Markel is a strategic advisor to multiple devices, AI, and diagnostic companies. Markel graduated from Loyola Marymount University with honors, returning later to teach entrepreneurship as an adjunct professor. He also holds an MFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and has completed one year of his MBA at the University of Southern California.
Wendy Kirkby Founding Partner, Franchisee & Business Development
Founding Partner, Franchisee & Business Development
A native Texan who prefers rock n roll to country, boating sunsets, gardening, gym and anything outdoors! My family includes my supportive husband of 25 years and teenage son who would both “rather be fishing”.
With over two decades of business development experience, Wendy’s contributions in medical sales have focused on aggressive goal attainment with an emphasis on collaborative teamwork toward achieving operational excellence. The payouts have been tremendous, and I believe that identifying the right people is where the magic happens! My core focus is to attract investors and franchise owners who are inspired to grow the brand, shape the client experience, and champion life-changing results.
Sanjay Batra, PhD Juvasonic Founder
Juvasonic Founder