Ken is a surgeon, engineer and serial entrepreneur who has a long history of developing novel medical technologies. He has worked as a complex total joint surgeon for the past 35 years, received his BS in Mechanical Engineering and Biology at Stanford, and his MD degree from Harvard Medical School and. He has founded multiple med tech companies including Invuity (IVTY) acquired by Stryker ,and Bespoke Innovations acquired by 3D systems (DDD). He also cofounded and served as Chief Scientific Officer of the National Science Foundation's Center for Biophotonics. He has 88 Issued US patents.
Mike is an executive, innovator, and venture investor with over 25 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. He has held leadership roles, including founding and leading Pharma R&D and Health Analytics for PwC and co-founding Nextec Neuroscience. He is involved in venture investing and serves on the advisory boards of Ocean Genomics and the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. Mentesana holds degrees from Brooklyn College and Columbia University. Information about his personal interests can be found in the referenced documents.
Marc Rosenberg is a healthcare strategist and entrepreneur with extensive experience building, investing in, and advising life science, biotech, and medtech companies. He earned a BA in Neuroscience and Healthcare Management and an MS in Biotechnology and Engineering Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania. Marc serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Permanentech, launching and scaling AI-enabled healthcare ventures, and as Director of Corporate Development and Enterprise Strategy at TPMG Innovations, driving partnerships and strategic initiatives across health systems and technology. Over his career, he has helped early-stage companies raise capital, execute transactions, and bring scientific innovations to market.
Brad combines his engineering background with a focus on innovation and product development within the medical device field. His portfolio includes involvement in numerous patented inventions, such as advanced surgical instrumentation for procedures like ACL reconstruction and implants utilizing porous metal or textured bone blocks. Leveraging a strong ability to contribute to the creation of novel solutions and improvements in medical technology. He is driven to explore new applications of technology and bring to market advancements that benefit patients and the medical community alike.