Samyak Shah

Founder and technology leader building at the intersection of AI, healthcare, and human-computer interaction

I build and lead ventures that transform ambitious technical concepts into commercial products. As the co-founder and Head of Technology for EpiWatch, I led the development of a wearable AI platform from initial idea to a market-ready medical device. My work spans the full product lifecycle: securing non-dilutive grant funding, architecting full-stack solutions, leading teams through rigorous FDA regulatory hurdles, and authoring core intellectual property.

My core expertise lies in architecting and implementing novel systems in regulated environments, with deep experience in AI/ML, wearable technology, and brain-computer interfaces.

Ventures: EpiWatch Orba Strides
Experience: JHU BCI Lab Philips Healthcare InCube Labs
Education: Johns Hopkins Glasgow University UC Irvine

My strength lies in synthesizing knowledge from disparate fields, from Biomedical Engineering and Data Science to Regulatory Affairs and UI/UX. This multidisciplinary synthesis is the key to solving technically ambitious problems with holistic and creative solutions. I believe the most resilient products are built on this fundamental understanding of the entire technology stack, especially in complex domains like AI and regulated healthcare.

But technology alone doesn't build a successful venture. I am deeply engaged in the entire go-to-market lifecycle, from product-market fit and commercialization strategy to the nuances of sales and marketing in highly regulated industries. For a product to have a real-world impact, it requires a seamless union of technical excellence and business acumen. This is where I focus my energy as a founder.

I document my work extensively. You can explore a full list of my ventures and technical projects for a detailed look at my experience. I also write and speak about the lessons learned along the way.

Outside of work, I am an avid runner, and tennis player. I used to play high-level competitive cricket, and competitive soccer. In the winters I like to go skiing (weather permitting), and ice-skating. I currently live in Baltimore, USA. If you are in the area, or want to chat, feel free to let me know. I am happy to setup a virtual meeting or meet in person.

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If you have any questions, please email me at samyak.shahfamily@gmail.com .