Stan Rowe is a prominent medical device innovator; he was co-founder, President and CEO of PVT, which developed the first transcatheter aortic valves (TAVI/TAVR). He sold his transcatheter aortic valve startup company, PVT, to Edwards Lifesciences where it became the Sapien valve platform and is now a $7B dollar market. At Edwards, he became the Corporate Vice President of Advanced Technologies and the Chief Scientific Officer for 15 years. Prior to PVT Stan was the VP of Advanced Tech and Business Development at , J&J/Cordis and Datascope. Stan holds over 200 patents and applications.

Chris Nocera is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in medical device research and development. He currently serves as the VP of Engineering at Alta Biomed. Prior to joining Alta Biomed, Chris held various positions at Alta Biomaterials and CeloNova BioSciences in the R&D and Engineering departments. Chris has also worked at Stryker, Spine Wave, and other medical device companies in various product development roles.

Throughout his career, Chris has gained a wealth of experience in designing and developing medical implants and instruments, leading cross-functional design teams, and collaborating with surgeons and sales and marketing teams. With a focus on delivering innovative solutions to meet customer needs, Chris has made a significant impact in the medical device industry, bringing numerous products to market.

Glen is an accomplished medical device leader with a Mechanical Engineering background from Kettering University and an Engineering Management Masters from Duke University. He began his career in structural heart therapies at Edwards Lifesciences. Glen then joined CardiAQ Valve Technologies where he ran the delivery system team through the successful acquisition by EW. Glen went on to help create the Edwards Biodesign team. He is one of the founding members of NXT Biomedical and Nidus Biomedical, two early stage medical device incubators. Glen is a Board member of Engineering World Health and holds over 100 patents and applications.

Renee Kerr has extensive experience in Finance and Management in a broad range of business environments from startup ventures to global enterprises. She was part of the leadership team for two successful startup companies, CoreValve and CardiAQ Valve Technologies, that were acquired by Medtronic and Edwards Lifesciences, respectively. Renee transitioned with acquisitions and was part of the transition/integration teams. Renee received a Bachelor of Science’s degree from the University of Washington in Chemical Engineering. She then broadened her education by completing an MBA from the University of Washington.

Martin is a highly accomplished professional with 15 years of experience in the field of catheter manufacturing. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a remarkable ability to rapidly progress in his understanding of process improvements, people management, and time management.

Martin began his career in catheter manufacturing as an Operator, where he gained a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in the manufacturing process. He then progressed to the role of Technician, where he honed his technical skills and gained a keen understanding of the importance of maintaining high quality standards in catheter manufacturing.

Most recently, Martin was promoted to the position of Production Manager, where he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills. In this role, he has placed a strong emphasis on ensuring that his team of manufacturing staff is able to work at a quick pace while maintaining full adherence to cGMP GDP. This has resulted in the output of high-quality PzF coated Cobra catheters that meet the highest standards in the industry.

Throughout his career, Martin has shown a remarkable ability to collaborate with colleagues across different departments to achieve common goals. He is a problem solver at heart, with a track record of successfully identifying and addressing issues that arise in the manufacturing process. He is highly skilled in analyzing data and using it to drive process improvements, and has a strong understanding of the importance of continuous improvement in the manufacturing process.

Martin is a highly motivated professional who is passionate about catheter manufacturing. He is a proven leader who has the skills and expertise necessary to drive success in this highly specialized field.