SCI Innovation Programs Mentors
Meet the hand-picked experts that make up the team of SCI Accelerate mentors.
Lahav Gil
Manufacturing expertise
Lahav Gil is a MedTech entrepreneur, angel investor and Venture Partner at Zoic Capital. Lahav works with medical device startups on technology development, innovation culture, operations, and commercialization strategies.
Elise Huisman
Business development expertise
Elise Huisman has a passion for creating better access to healthcare and this has led her to her current role as Sr. Principle Scientist at Medtronic.
Phil Mundy
Assistive Device Expertise
Phil Mundy is a deeply experienced entrepreneur and executive in the healthcare, home medical and assistive device space.
Jennifer Murray (JGS)
US Clinical, Regulatory and Reimbursement Consultant
Jen Murray has over 20 years of experience in reimbursement and prior to launching JGS, served as Covance’s representative for the National AIDS advocacy program, working directly with the Clinton Administration.
Rich Palmer
Business Development Expertise
Rich Palmer is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Adaptation Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on building companies that address complex health and societal challenges through disability and accessible technology.
Livleen Veslemes
Business Development and Financial Expertise
Livleen Veslemes is the Founder and CEO of Faster Cashflow, a consulting firm dedicated to accelerating financial growth and operational excellence for high-growth businesses.
Tim Verspagen
Canadian Regulatory Consultant
Tim Verspagen has over twenty years of experience as a sole proprietor of Willoughby Regulatory Services, is a dedicated regulatory affairs and quality systems professional for the medical device industry.