Key Ventures & Projects
VirtaMed - Better Surgeries
CEO & Co-Founder | 2007–Present
A leading global company developing hyper-realistic surgical simulators and digital twin technology.
Our vision is a world where AI and digital twins form the foundation of medical and surgical procedures — ensuring safer, smarter, and more scalable care from the first prototype to the last patient treated.
Our goal is to deliver the most relevant surgical simulators for training and assessment of both humans and AI. We empower medical device companies, educators, and healthcare providers worldwide with our solutions.
Strategic Ventures
Portfolio | Ongoing
Advisor and investor in multiple emerging companies at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and digital innovation. Focus on medtech R&D acceleration, AI/ML applications in surgery, and medical education transformation.
Computer Vision & Medical Imaging
PhD & Postdoctoral Research | 2001–2007
Advanced research in 3D vision, image processing, and surgical image analysis. Developed algorithms for real-time surgical guidance and anatomy reconstruction from imaging data. Published work at ETH Zurich and Harvard Medical School.
DIX Dictionary
Founder & Owner | 2003–2010
Founded and developed an online German-Spanish-English dictionary with collaborative features. Designed and developed the website, established partnerships with language academies, and built a community of voluntary editors. Successfully grew the project to profitability and user engagement, ultimately acquiring buyers in 2010. Demonstrated early success in digital product development and community-driven content platforms.
Research & Academic Work
My academic research in computer vision, medical imaging, and surgical simulation laid the foundation for VirtaMed's mission. This work includes a PhD dissertation on variable anatomical models for surgical training and a Master's thesis on advanced medical imaging techniques at Harvard Medical School.