WHY ARE WE DOING THIS
AT THE AGES AND STAGES OF OUR CAREERS?
We are compassionate and curious world-class surgeon scientists, entrepreneurial leaders and bioengineering and generative AI experts. This is not just a biomechanical innovation. This is not just a pharmacological innovation. Our technology is at the interface of several disciplines. If we were to change the trajectory of how surgical implants deliver value for patients in sub-specialties ranging from urologic, cardiac, orthopedic and even neural implants, we could radically improve people’s lives across the globe.
"We are passionate about generating positive global change through the convergence of breakthrough science, cultural cross-pollination and humanistic leadership."
- Raj Malhotra, Smartweave Founder
Raj Malhotra, MBA, M.Eng.
Founder
Serial founder; Expertise in AI-based innovations with experience creating and scaling venture-backed, tech-enabled healthcare platforms to global market leadership. Inventor in surgical implants.
Mara Domenech, PHD
Sr. Biomedical Engineer
Prof. of Chemical Engineering, Univ. of Puerto Rico; Board member of the Cellular and Molecular Technologies Study Section, NIH Biomedical Engineer.
Craig Comiter, MD
Surgical Lead
Professor of Urology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University School of Medicine. Victor a Politano Award recipient for outstanding achievement in the field of urinary continence. Author of ~100 peer reviewed articles.
Darryl Tannenbaum, MD
Orthopedic Lead
Experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex joint replacement surgery. Previous HHMI-NIH Medical Research Scholar focusing on bone growth factors.
Wade Bushman, MD, PhD
Sr. Surgeon Scientist
Vice Chair of Research, Department of Urology, University of Wisconsin Medical School. Clinician-scientist with expertise and lab research focused on pelvic issues.
Philip Kerrebroeck, MD, PhD
Medical Lead
Prof. Em. of Urology, Univ. Maastricht (NL). Urologist at Life Expert Center Leuven. Board member of the International Continence Society (ICS). Author of ~ 300 peer reviewed articles.
Bertha Chen, MD
Urology Lead
Co-Chief, Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford. Top Doctor Bay Area. Leading researcher with multiple grants from NIH, CIRM for regenerative medicine.
Carlos Rivera-Velez, PhD
Product Operations Lead
Medical device executive; extensive experience in development, production, and compliance from early-stage MD startups to global leaders like Stryker, Edwards and J&J. UPR, Wharton.
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Surya Prabha, JD
Compliance
Specialist in regulatory compliance issues for life sciences and medical industries.
David Hetzel, JD
COO/Licensing
Technology/IP licensing executive. Intellectual Ventures (IP-centric investment fund), Motorola, HP, McKinsey.
Ajith Gopinath, BA, MA
Visualization Simulations Lead
Asst. Prof. of ME, Christ University. Author of CAD engineering articles in materials science technical journals.