25 Icons & Innovators
In honor of Simbex’s 25th anniversary, we are highlighting 25 Icons and Innovators who have redefined what’s possible through groundbreaking ideas and lasting impact. This digital tribute highlights the companies and people whose achievements, dedication and influence have made an impact across industries and generations.
Respected Clients
Agiliti
Dave Driscoll is certainly an engineer’s engineer. He understands all aspects of product design and development and is capable of diving deep, while always keeping his eye on the ultimate goal: successful products on the market. Steve Jobs’ famous quote “Real Artists Ship” can be appropriately modified to exemplify Dave Driscoll: “Real Engineers Ship.” Thanks Dave, for showing us how it’s done.
Augmental
A neurotech pioneer, Tomás Vega is building brain-computer interface tools that make digital access more human. His work at Augmental exemplifies user-first innovation in assistive tech, merging inclusivity and cutting-edge design. In our opinion, he has reimagined what accessibility and ease of use really means.
Biomotum
A leader in human performance and biomechanics, Ray Browning is reshaping mobility with wearable robotics. Biomotum’s work on powered ankle devices empowers individuals with neuromuscular impairments, bringing rehab innovation into daily life.
InnoVoyce
Bob Hillman is passionate about ensuring every voice is heard the way an individual hopes it will be heard. His team at MGH is focused on improving the feedback of patients with voice health challenges. The wearable tech he is spearheading will provide invaluable data to clinicians and patients, particularly those that like to sing his praises.
MedRhythms
Co-founders Owen McCarthy and Brian Harris have been redefining stroke and neuro rehab with sensor-driven rhythmic auditory stimulation. Their vision bridges clinical neuroscience and digital therapeutics for scalable, evidence-based care. More importantly, their clinical expertise, business acumen and friendship allowed them to navigate approval and payment challenges that are the envy of many founders.
Mobile TeleRehabilitation
Robert Gailey has been involved in developing over 15 outcome measures, including the Amputee Mobility Predictor and Comprehensive High-Activity Mobility Predictor. His research efforts are directed toward amputee rehabilitation, prosthetic gait, and functional assessment various populations. He is currently developing Mobile TeleRehabilitation and wearable sensors for real-time audio biofeedback, outcome measurement, and improved functional capabilities.
OPOS1
A true legend in the orthotics and prosthetics space, Dennis Clark is championing digital transformation from the inside out. His pragmatic approach to innovation balances clinical nuance with scalable business insight and leverages simplicity and cost-effectiveness to activate remote patient monitoring. He sets the bar high for individuals capable of guiding technology, sharing a vision, engaging his audience and motivating adoption.
Reev
Amaury Ciurana is redefining gait analysis for neuro and ortho rehab with Reev’s wearable platform. His commitment to simplicity and accuracy is putting lab-quality insights into the hands of everyday clinicians.
reNue
Conor Walsh and Lou Awad, the co-founders of a Harvard and Boston University partnership called reNeu, are combining their physical therapy and engineering expertise to develop a soft, hybrid, robotic exosuit neuroprosthesis to improve the lives of patients with movement challenges.
Riddell InSite
When Rick Greenwald set out to measure head impacts in skiers, we doubt if he imagined that the technology that evolved would change American football. Over twenty-five years later, InSite Analytics is a groundbreaking in-helmet technology with which opportunities to improve player performance and reduce head impact exposure are never lost.
SilverTree
One of the best examples of an entrepreneur who combines passion, work ethic, and general perseverance, Dan Josebachvili set out to create a wearable product that helped aging adults, convinced Martha Stewart to pitch the product, marketed it on QVC and eventually made the hard decision to close the company in a publicly open and honest way. Someone deserving of our highest respect!
Tanzen Medical
Nilanjan Banerjee is operating at the forefront of sleep health technology, developing a first of its kind: an ankle-worn wearable meticulously designed to monitor and characterize leg movements during sleep. This groundbreaking device is revolutionizing the approach to diagnosing and managing sleep movement disorders, including Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and REM Behavior Disorder.
Esteemed Simbex Alumni
Rick Greenwald
A co-founder and long-time CEO at Simbex, Rick Greenwald has shaped the future of biomechanical innovation—bringing visionary ideas in head impact monitoring fall prevention and wearable sensors to market while leading one of the premier product development firms in the country. His work with NIH changed the way commercialization happens in pediatrics rehabilitation and assistive technologies. His ability to find THE risk in every product development effort remains beyond compare.
Jeff Chu
A world class Algorithms Expert, engineer, and systems thinker, Jeff Chu played a foundational role in early Simbex development programs. His work set the tone for a culture of rigorous, practical innovation. Post-Simbex Jeff started his own Venture Capital Firm, Features Capital, where he and his partner not only invest in, but mentor the companies to achieve beyond their lofty expectations.
Jonathan Beckwith
A pragmatic scientist and Simbex engineer whose focus on the details and commitment to accuracy and excellence in engineering propelled the InSite system and drove the TREAT program. As CEO of Olfax Medical, Jonathan has leveraged his expertise in grant writing and product development to optimize and commercialize nasally administered therapeutics.
Richard Bolander
A biomechanics and head impact monitoring aficionado when he was at Simbex, Richard Bolander enjoyed data science as well as the application and commercialization. Now President of Tracpatch Health he is focused on leveraging sensor data and analytics to build the future of evidence-based care.
Chris Coulter
A versatile leader across projects, Chris Coulter contributed technical depth and cross-functional insight that helped Simbex evolve beyond engineering into strategic commercialization partnerships. Chris’ wealth of experience put every client at ease, while his problem solving skills alleviated many commercial challenges.
Mike Kokko
Known for bridging the gap between clinical needs and engineering execution, Mike Kokko helped elevate Simbex’s translational product development ethos in its medical device programs and took that drive to Dartmouth’s PhD program and pursuit of knowledge, the advancement of science and the mentoring of new engineers.
Ingenious Staff Members
Amaris Ajamil
Amaris Ajamil brings regulatory clarity and deep industry acumen to Simbex projects. Her contributions ensure innovations stay compliant without losing momentum—a rare balance of precision and pragmatism. She also contributed to the Sizewise/Agiliti patent portfolio.
Jay Avis
As a lead program manager, Jay combines unshakable calm with sharp technical intuition—translating complex ideas into executable timelines that move innovation forward. We often talk about having engineers with both breadth and depth and Jay brings them both to Simbex, not only with his professionalism, but through his entrepreneurship with several companies started and products developed.
Dave Eypper
As a long-term member of the Simbex team, Dave Eypper brings a sharp eye and quick wit to the electrical engineering team, which also led him to be a part of the development of a TENS device currently patented.
Geoff Clark
A mechanical engineer with product vision, Geoff plays a key role in transforming napkin sketches into manufacturable, testable, and scalable realities combined with a wry sense of humor that makes even the most challenging engineering engaging and entertaining. These skills have translated into the issuing of several patents and new products under his belt.
Jesse Kuhn
With a dual lens on business development and project strategy, Jesse helps Simbex’s clients align bold ideas with real-world execution—and resources to match. He is a technology leader (which has resulted in the listing of several patents), focused client advocate (resulting in clients asking to work with him) and passionate mentor, supporting the development of the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurs.
Corey Paye
Corey is the connective tissue between design, prototyping, and iterative improvement. His work ensures ideas don’t just function — they excel in the real world. Done quietly, humbly and with intention, this doesn’t mean that he just sits back to watch, he engages in every project team and has even invented new sensing technologies using quantum dots.
John Stephens
A stalwart of the Simbex team, John brings decades of R&D knowledge, mentoring the next generation of innovators to use proven methods and new approaches. He continues to set the example of hard work, commitment to a job well done, and the art of lifelong learning which includes sharing what he has learned starting two different companies