Dave Saunders has years of experience developing life-enriching technologies, creating a better world. Rooted in the belief that humans and technology should combine to bring out the best in each other, Dave’s unwavering passion to tackle our largest problems and seek answers to our biggest questions has firmly established him as a thought leader, industry connector, and critical strategist for next-generation advancements. Skilled in executive oversight and corporate governance.EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: A “big picture” visionary, highly skilled strategist and engaging public facing representative. Delivers business excellence; raising capital, securing grants, recruiting top performing cross-functional teams, establishing critical operations and compliance protocols in regulated industries.FLAGSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Collaborated with Johnson & Johnson, Stryker, Integra LifeSciences, Johns Hopkins University, and Mass Eye and Ear, leading to the development of the world’s first cooperatively controlled microsurgical robotic assistant. Turned an at-risk IP portfolio into a series of grants for commercialization after performing a freedom to operate analysis. Helped position Ascend Communications’ internet assets leading to a $24B acquisition by Lucent Technologies. Taken over 40 products from inception to market. Awarded five NIH grants (two R01 research grants, three Academic-Industrial Partnership grants). Secured two De Novo clearances. Raised $25.5M in series A investment round. Managed an IP portfolio of 35 patents.Innovations in Medical Education (IME) conference keynote speaker, eight years."Dave is that mentor with a leadership style that drives business and stakeholder engagement. His enthusiasm and energy is contagious. He has an uncanny ability to quickly ramp up forward- looking new concepts supported by research for future product development, articulate the broader strategic vision and commercialize/bring products to market. Dave has played key roles in FDA product approvals and NIH collaboration. If you are looking for a leader who takes technology driven concepts to commercialization, changing the trajectory of consumer and patient outcomes, Dave is your guy."Russell H. Taylor l John C. Malone Professor l Department of Computer Science with joint appointments in Mechanical Engineering, Radiology & Surgery Director, Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics The Johns Hopkins University
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