30 years experience in the development of emerging medical technologies. He brings an immense knowledge of the payor, clinician and patient interface continuum. He has worked with companies like Medtronic, Kyphon, Johnson and Johnson and Zimmer, in a variety of procedure development, and novel technologies.

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Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon, former President of the Texas Back Institute. Leadership & clinical roles at the University of Toronto and the Cleveland Clinic. 40+ U.S. patents for spinal surgery instruments and  implants. Author of industry-defining medical literature. Consultant to companies like Kyphon, SIBone, J&J DePuy Synthes and Mazor Robotics.

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24 years experience in spinal implant sales. Serial entrepreneur, investor, and owner in multiple innovative medical device companies.

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A graduate of the MSM-Polytechnic University NY. He holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, TAU. He has over 20 years’ experience in medical devices, imaging systems, active implants, and manufacturing technologies (TopSpin Medical, SuperDimension (Medtronic), Sync-Rx (Philips). He has been a consultant to multiple medical device companies in the Cardiology and Orthopedics space.

Rich is an experienced leader with a proven track record in the SaaS industry. Drawing on his experience of successfully starting and guiding four enterprise-based software companies to exits worth nearly a half of billion dollars speaks volumes to his ability to drive growth and innovation. His historical perspective gives him a unique advantage in understanding the evolution of technology and customer needs to leverage AGADA strategically in the market. He will be a tremendous asset. 

Principal of Walkabout Consulting LLC, a management consulting and private equity firm. He served as president and Chief Executive Officer of Kyphon Inc., through its acquisition by Medtronic, Inc., and held several executive positions at Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, inc. He was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and the Frost & Sullivan Technology Leadership of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. ​

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Over 15 years of medical device experience. 10 years in successful executive and sales leadership roles as CEO, CCO, Regional VP and President in large and small medical device and technologies companies. Commercial leadership built upon field sales execution experiences. 4-time CEO club winner, with 4 different Medtech companies. Winner of multiple national innovation awards, grants and professional leadership honors. Diverse educational background from Bowling Green State University and UCLA in physiology, biomechanics and business managment. 

He holds a PhD. in computational mechanics. He specializes in algorithm development, including finite element analysis, machine learning & signal processing. He has over 12 years experience in the medical device industry.

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