Medtech, the Next Generation: Founders and CEOs (2 of 2) | LSI USA ‘23

Nick is the founder of his own healthcare startup, Strados Labs and a startup consultant. He has several years experience in commercialization strategy, startup business planning, and project management.

A 2013 graduate of MIT with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Adam co-founded Vicarious Surgical in 2014 with Sammy Khalifa. Since 2010, he’s been an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) on an ambulance in Cambridge serving the needs of the MIT community.

I am passionate about impacting global health by leveraging my medical device and international experience to improve access, efficacy, efficiency and affordability. I believe this all starts with meaningful communication: understanding the needs and priorities of patients, practitioners, payers, governments, device creators and distributors is key to creating targeted solutions with lasting impact and financial sustainability. In addition to being an entrepreneur, I also enjoy empowering other entrepreneurs.

Cody is a bioengineer and entrepreneur that has focused all of his career on bringing new health technologies to physicians and patients. Most recently Cody led commercial efforts for a Silicon Valley medical device screening startup and held BD and commercial strategy roles at Genentech.

Tim spent his last eighteen months in the US Navy as a patient. After several surgeries, hundreds of wound care treatments and far too many months spent in isolation, he experienced hopelessness firsthand.

The challenges he faced in understanding his treatment plan and what he could do to take back control of his life are felt by countless other patients and families on a daily basis. Tim's journey through uncertainty is what he now draws upon to lead IKONA toward fulfilling its mission and transforming how patients learn.