Transformation Zone | Stand U68

Understand what the government and SBA have to offer in business opportunities, including government contracting and small business assistance.  A quick review of how to access and understand the rules regulations and how to best network. 8A and HUB Zone will be briefly discussed. An overview of some programs and services offered that cover the disabled, veterans, women-owned and minority programs.

• Christina Drake, Founder and CEO, Kismet Technologies, Winter Park, Florida
• Patrik Zander, CEO and Founder, RolloGuard, Ystad, Sweden
• Angela LaRue, Chief Executive Officer, A LaRue Company, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Dr Jannis Fischer, Co-Founder and CEO, Positrigo, Zürich, Switzerland
• Rodrigo Alvez, Co-Founder & CTO, Doctari, Uruguay
• Rashid Hameed, Co-Founder and CEO, XpertFlow, Islamabad, Pakistan
• Josh Rabinowitz, Co-Founder and CEO, Articulate Labs, Dallas, Texas
• Pierre Francois Migeotte, Chief Executive Officer, HeartKinetics, Brussels, Belgium
• Dimitris Tsiokos, Co-Founder and CEO, Bialoom, Nicosia, Cyprus
• Thomas Bailey, Chief Digital Officer, Gleechi, Stockholm, Sweden

• Maria Forero, Senior Advisor, Accelmed Partners, Miami, Florida
• Esther Vargas, Business Incubator Site Manager, University of Central Florida, Kissimmee, Florida
• Dr Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Founder & CEO, Science, Entrepreneurship and Investment Institute, Chief Executive Officer, Softhread, Miami, Florida
• Allan Daisley, Director, Strategy and Innovation, AmeriHealth Caritas, Miami, Florida 
• Philip Liu, VP – Healthcare, Atomic VC, Miami, Florida 

Transformation Zone | Stand U68

Intermittent pneumatic compression and pain management products

Dr. Angelo Karunaratne will describe the impact of customer centricity in medical technology and medical device innovation in the current industry and health and wellness space. The objective of the speech will be to talk about the current needs of consumers and how technology has evolved with the needs of the consumer. Medical device innovation has liaised with the advancement of technology making devices more easy, relevant and impactful to a consumer keeping all requirements in mind.

The compression devices have been designed for patients suffering from lymphedema and venous disorders. Compression devices improves blood flow by 64%, reduces swelling by 62%, reduces by 16% compared to compression socks, flushes out lactic acid accumulation and quat jump height increases by 6%. Our pain management solutions are designed using light and heat therapy to reduce back pains. The pain management band focuses on patients suffering from chronic pains.

Our portfolio includes:

• Compression devices for full-leg or calf
• Compression devices for full-arm or forearm
• Pain bands for back pain relief
• Medical grade compression for post-surgery
• Memory foam tailored posture support

• Current innovations in the health and wellness industry
• Product development and enhancement focusing on customer needs
• Novel medical device innovation