Dr. Danek has expertise in leading teams for innovative solutions and invented 70 US patents. Chris co-founded AtheroMed (Philips Volcano). As the CEO, he raised its first $17 million in funding. Chris transitioned into CTO for the Phoenix® Atherectomy products. He was the Vice-President for Research & Development at Asthmatx® (Boston Scientific Corp), working on a wide array of life science products. He has been an advisor, mentor, and visiting professor at The Catholic University of America, Santa Clara University Plug & Play Tech Accelerator, and the University of Wisconsin IdeaAdvance SEED fund. Chris helped develop undergraduate and graduate curriculum and courses in innovation and medical device development. Dr. Danek has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from The Catholic University of America.