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Kurt is a recognized pioneer in robotics that interact directly with the human body, with over a decade of experience leading teams focused on these innovations. An expert in the design of complex mechatronic systems, he previously led the development of Ekso Bionics’ next-generation medical product – a wearable exoskeleton that helps stroke survivors relearn how to walk. He has 19 US patents granted and a number of pending applications in the US and worldwide Ph.D. ME, UC Berkeley MS ME, UC Berkeley BS ME, Washington University in St. Louis

Lynn is the leading US entrepreneur in aesthetics, having helmed medi-spa chain, Skin Spirit for over 10 years (growing it to become the #1 reseller for Allergan’s Botox). Skin Spirit is renowned for innovating the category, providing cosmetic treatments in a welcoming and luxurious, non-clinical setting. Prior, she held leadership positions at Hearme.com, Catapult Entertainment, and Procter & Gamble. MBA, Stanford BS Engineering, UW

Nate is a veteran robotics pioneer, having co-founded and taken public Ekso Bionics, as a co-inventor of the company’s founding technology. He served as CEO three times, the last time including 2 years as a public company, and he raised over $100M in a difficult technology space. Prior, he led teams in developing high-speed automation equipment, including the world’s fastest offshore-pipeline welding system, optical-fiber draw-tower take-up, optical-fiber proof-testing machine, and semiconductor FOUP buffer. MS ME, UC Berkeley BS ME and Economics, Carnegie Mellon

Rachel is a seasoned brand and product strategy leader, having led the strategy disciplines at two premiere advertising & digital experience agencies: Muh-Tay-Zik Hof-fer and Elephant. Her expertise spans brand-positioning & communications, human-centered product design, consumer insights research, and marketing platform strategy / tactics. Prior, she held leadership positions in technology product development, most recently overseeing Adobe’s transformative eCommerce conversion to the Creative Cloud subscription model. BA, Harvard – English Literature & Language MBA, California College of the Arts – Specialist in Design Thinking for Innovation,

Joanne Chen is a General Partner at Foundation Capital and has served on many boards, including TubiTV (acquired by Fox for $500m), Mya (acquired by Stepstone), EraDB, Tonkean, SafelyYou, and Watchful. Prior she worked at Cisco Systems, Jefferies & Company, and Probitas Partners. MBA, University of Chicago BS Electrical Engineering, UC Berkeley

Robert Siegel is a lecturer in management at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. He is also a general partner at XSeed Capital, a venture partner at Piva Capital, and sits on many boards. Prior, Robert held leadership positions at GE Security and Pixim, and was cofounder & chief executive officer of Weave Innovations Inc. (acquired by Kodak). MBA, Stanford BA, UC Berkeley