As a research coordinator in orthopedic surgery, a great deal of the research I do is in collaboration with MedTech and biomedical companies. By doing so, we are able to expose different devices or technologies in the "real world" hospital setting in a quantifiable way in order to analyze its utility. From my position, I get to observe this from the perspective of many different types of shareholders, be it the physicians, patients, researchers and other medical staff. As a result, we quickly learn what works, what doesn't and what might be improved! Examples of this would include different implant devices, surgical tools, braces and wearable technologies. I believe my greatest strengths then are; 1) my ability and experience to work with Medtech and directly observe it's pro's and cons from a number of different perspectives and 2) my enthusiasm and interest in the area which always pushes me to learn more and strive to think critically. It is my passion that would allow me to contribute in the most valuable way. Thank you for taking the time to go through my brief introduction, Hope so speak with you and the group further on the forum! Best, Matt

I am Roberto Salamina, CMO & Co-Founder of TeiaCare, the first caregiver’s digital assistant, capable of generating multiple Smart Alerts, Reminders and Reports. TeiaCare provides Contact-Free Continuous Monitoring (CFCM) for post-acute hospitals’ patients and nursing homes’ residents, making them safer, and their caregivers more efficient. TeiaCare leverages deep learning analytics to detect early signs of health deterioration, preventing bed falls and reducing bedsores incidence, thus enabling pre-emptive care. I have strong expertise in the healthcare market and specifically in the Silver Economy, that soon will become the third largest economy in the world. Indeed, population is ageing, especially in the US, Europe and Japan, and there is a strong shortage of caregivers. Only in US in 2022 there will be a shortage of 1m nurses. Technology in this scenario can really help caregivers and improve the quality of care. I think my expertise in this specific field can be useful for the panel.

Veteran MedTech Executive greater than 30 years in the trenches. Coaching and Mentoring new innovation companies to develop correct strategies and business models and get into the markets, find strategic partners and validate clinically their technologies in local markets with local key opinion leaders..

I've been a part of the executive management team as the chief commercial officer of both public (NASDAQ) and private VC funded startups over the past 20+ years, one where I grew revenue from $0 to $70M in six years ending in a successful merger, the second project was a private VC funded startup where I grew revenue from $0 to $50M in six years resulting in a successful M&A transaction and exit, and an early stage VC funded opportunity that was acquired for 12X the investment. I have lived the medtech process for new technologies from the initial design concept through commercial launch and throughout the product lifecycles. I have seen how the regulatory agencies have impacted new technology development and commercial timelines. I have also experienced different investor expectations and financings with success. Finally, I have been fortunate to have built great commercial teams while improving patient lives.

I am perfectly suited for this assignment and I'd be glad to co-facilitate it. - First, I'm a medical doctor with classical, evidence-based education. I'm a medical doctor in internal medicine turned technology entrepreneur. Recognizing my efforts to integrate modern technologies into classic treatments Becker's Spine Review included me into the prestigious list of "10 spine orthopaedic surgeon tech entrepreneurs to know". I have designed and helped commercialize numerous medical technologies including in digital health space, both subject and exempt to FDA controls. - Second, aside from serving as a mentor and board member for multiple healthcare and healthcare IT related startups, I provide technology due diligence services to multiple venture funds, several angel groups and an active angel myself. I mentor(ed) numerous companies in the medical devices field, medical IoT, medical IT, and telemedicine field. I assist numerous incubators and accelerators and a serial entrepreneur myself. - Third, I'm a managing partner for Healthcare IT-focused Venture Capital fund (atif.vc) - And fourth, I hold the "Esteemed Expert" level on Convetit platform. Please review prior and current assignments I've completed on Convetit to learn more about my level of activity and contributions earning MVP's.