JIZAL SEIKALI

Originally from Beirut, Lebanon, Jizal Seikali has spent most of her life in Northeastern Ohio, where she cultivated a deep passion for dentistry and entrepreneurship. Over nearly two decades, she accumulated extensive experience in multiple dental offices, balancing academic pursuits at Cleveland State and John Carroll universities with her eight years of service in the Ohio National Guard. During her military tenure, she provided vital dental support to service members while developing resilience, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

After graduating from the Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program at Case Western Reserve University, [Your Name] noticed a critical gap in the dental industry: the challenge of efficiently matching qualified professionals with practices in need of flexible staffing solutions. This realization led to the founding of DenTemp in 2018, a B2B SaaS platform that quickly connects dental offices with skilled dental professionals, offering better pay, flexible schedules, and enhanced career resources. DenTemp has since garnered recognition and funding, including a $25,000 award from the Black and Minority Business League, a $50,000 grant from Glide Innovation, and the esteemed Pink & Black award for supporting financial literacy in the community.

As a woman, minority, and veteran entrepreneur, Jizal also focuses on creating inclusive spaces for others. She recently opened Stockyard Lounge, a women’s lounge designed to help women unwind, connect, and foster a sense of community at every stage of their entrepreneurial journeys. Through mentorship, networking, and shared resources, Stockyard Lounge broadens her impact by supporting fellow female founders.

Today, Jizal Seikali stands at the forefront of dental innovation, dedicated to revolutionizing the way the industry finds and retains qualified staff. With DenTemp’s AI-driven approach and user-friendly design, she continues to empower dental professionals, enhance patient care, and build a stronger community of innovators and changemakers. Her biography underscores a commitment to service, collaboration, and the pursuit of meaningful solutions that positively affect society and the healthcare ecosystem.