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Provides CEO’s and Boards of Directors expertise on business modeling, sales, channel distribution strategies and operations for startups and high-growth companies including Epion Health, Atlas Health and Simplifeye.

Initially hired to perform analysis of operating model drivers and product positioning and advise the CEO. After consulting engagement accepted Interim CEO position and was promoted to CEO by BOD. • Boosted operational efficiencies, product delivery and integrity, fiscal accountability and capitalization.• Managed company rightsizing to trim monthly burn rate from $1.1M to less than $450K. • Presided over the product redesign and sale, including architecture, features, UI and UX.

Launched and led company from conceptualization to commercialization and through securing international design and utility patents.• Headed product lifecycle including vision, business plan, branding, manufacturing, sales and support.• Built complex manufacturing supply chain in the United States and China to support in-house assembly and distribution.

Led product strategy, sales and marketing, and channel development.• Facilitated an $8M capital raise to support product development and capital needs.• Deployed strong clinical expertise while engaged in patient clinical trials and FDA approval.• Developed go-to-market strategy including partnerships, promotions and public speaking engagements.

Guided the evolution of several Healthtech companies, with a specific focus on startup, early-stage and underachieving companies. Engineered actionable roadmaps and delivered positive results. Presented to Boards and Executive leadership teams, earning a reputation as a trusted advisor. Titles held include:TIBCO SOFTWARE | Chief Healthcare StrategistIdentified growth opportunities and use-case scenarios for newly established healthcare vertical using data-driven predictive analytics. CLEARPRACTICE | President; Member of the Board of DirectorsGuided development and commercialization of first SaaS-based native iPad practice management platform. Sold to Essence Healthcare.Additional consulting clients included ViewIQ, VoiceHIT, SixDI, and ePatientFinder.

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Transformed call center hardware company to a SaaS-based system and business model while raising two rounds of investment capital for internal growth and acquisitions.• Grew from $1.3M revenue on $400K monthly losses to $25M revenue and $5M EBIT, while delivering 27% IRR and 90% MRR.• Created WebMessengerTM, the nation’s first virtual assistant for physician practices, boosting average client revenue 4X.• Ramped capacity and profitability by acquiring call centers through seller financing producing immediate accretive.

Created a direct-to-primary care sales strategy previously not seen in the respiratory DME industry. • Achieved 30% market penetration in four years. • Propelled revenue to $9M with 35% of new business derived from displacement of competitors’ clients.• Increased average duration of patient treatment nearly tenfold through early screening and detection.• Expanded locations; provided long-term service to 12,000 active patients with chronic respiratory diseases.

Pharmd | Doctor Of Pharmacy

Bs | Bachelor Of Science, Animal Physiology