Redefining the Future of Cardiac Rhythm Care

Amos Ziv

Founder and CSO

Amos Ziv is an entrepreneur, researcher, and clinical research scientist with over 20 years of experience in integrative cardiovascular support. Prior to founding StimCardio, he established and managed hospital-based research centers and private clinics, where he led clinical trials in cardiovascular prevention and acute care. He serves as a lecturer at leading Israeli academic institutions. Amos holds a B.Sc. in Biology and an M.Sc. in Integrative Medicine, with additional training in biostatistics, clinical trial design, and healthcare innovation. He brings more than a decade of medical device industry experience, combining entrepreneurial leadership with deep clinical insight.

Tsahi Holand

Co-Founder and CTO

Tsahi Holand is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience leading advanced, cross-platform R&D teams and processes. Prior to co-founding StimCardio, he held senior engineering and R&D leadership roles at Elbit Systems, where he led the development of real-time embedded software, FPGA-based systems, and complex signal-processing solutions for mission-critical platforms. Tsahi holds an M.Sc. in Signal Processing from Tel Aviv University and a B.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Amir Soltanianzadeh

CEO

Amir Soltanianzadeh is a medtech executive, entrepreneur, and investor with a proven track record of building and scaling medical device companies. He previously co-founded and served as CEO of Spine Align, which was acquired by a public orthopedic industry leader in 2021. Amir is also the founder and Managing Partner of Solardis Health Ventures, where he invests in breakthrough medical device technologies across cardiovascular and digital health fields. He holds a B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University and an M.S.E in Bioengineering Innovation & Design from Johns Hopkins University.

Kristen Drake

VP Clinical Affairs

Kristen Drake is a clinical affairs & operations executive with over 20 years of experience directing global clinical trials, specializing in start-up medical device companies. Prior to joining the StimCardio team, she worked for 15+ years in neuromodulation across multiple indications, including closed-loop technology, cryoablation, and cardiac electrophysiology. She brings extensive cross-team collaboration, clinical strategy, KOL and site management, protocol design, FDA, notified body, and quality assurance expertise to the team. She holds a master’s degree in physiology from Central Michigan University and a BS in psychology from Michigan State University.

Adi Benari

Clinical Trials Manager

Adi Benari is a clinical affairs professional with over a decade of experience leading and executing global clinical trials in medical device companies. She currently serves as Clinical Trials Manager at StimCardio, overseeing clinical investigations in the U.S. and Israel and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure compliant study design, execution, and monitoring. Adi holds an M.Sc. in Biotechnology Engineering from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and is trained in GCP and clinical research operations.

Eial Ferencz

Senior Full-Stack Developer

Eial Ferencz is a full-stack developer with extensive experience designing and building scalable web platforms, including server, web, and application architectures. He brings a strong background in end-to-end product development, with a focus on performance, reliability, and adaptability to rapidly evolving technologies.

Ram Tuvi, PhD

Staff Data Scientist

Ram Tuvi is an applied scientist specializing in the development and design of algorithms at the intersection of physics-based modeling, signal processing, and data-driven methods. He has extensive experience collaborating across teams and bridging the gap between theoretical research and high-impact technologies. Ram holds B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev), and Ph.D. (Tel Aviv University) degrees in Electrical Engineering, specializing in wave physics, inverse problems, and algorithm design. He has authored 30+ publications and contributed to multiple patent applications

Aziz Yuldashev

Senior Electrical Engineer

Aziz is a Senior Electrical Engineer with deep experience in digital and analog hardware design across healthcare/medical, consumer electronics, and wearable devices. He has a strong track record of leading cross-functional teams from concept through PVT/MP builds, with expertise in system-level integration that balances power, cost, and scalability. Aziz has worked in both large-scale technology and startup environments, including Meta, BioLite, Rocean, and Evolve, delivering mission-critical devices in fast-paced, ambiguous settings. His technical focus includes reliable and redundant system design, EMC/EMI compliance, and robust design-for-manufacturing (DFM) workflows. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Seattle University and an AS in Electrical Engineering from North Seattle College.

Daniela Puzhevsky

Senior Project Manager

Daniela Puzhevsky is a Senior Project Manager with over eight years of experience in cardiology clinical research, managing multidisciplinary teams across hospital and medical device environments. She leads clinical projects and day-to-day operations at StimCardio, overseeing study execution, team coordination, and critical workflows. She brings a structured, proactive approach to advancing medical innovation. Daniela holds an MBA in Biomedical Management from The College of Management Academic Studies and a B.Sc. in Biology from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Tamar Panin

Senior Clinical Research Associate

Tamar Panin is a Senior Clinical Research Associate with extensive experience overseeing multicenter clinical studies and ensuring full compliance with GCP and regulatory requirements. She brings a strong background in site management, study monitoring, and trial operations across medical device and clinical research settings. Tamar is a registered nurse and holds a Master’s degree in Health Systems Management and Health Technology Assessment, supporting the rigorous execution of StimCardio’s clinical programs.

Ken Nelson

Board Chairman

Ken Nelson is an executive with over 20 years of experience in commercializing disruptive cardiovascular technologies. He previously served as Head of Digital Health, Diagnostics, and Monitoring at BIOTRONIK, and has held senior leadership roles across Fortune 500 companies, market-leading public companies, and high-growth startups. Ken has played a key role in building and scaling three of the top cardiac monitoring companies globally, contributing to multiple successful exits in the cardiac space. He is an active board chairman, investor, and mentor to digital health and medtech startups, with a strong focus on commercialization, team building, and culture.

John Slump

Board Member

John Slump is a serial medtech entrepreneur and executive with a distinguished track record of building and scaling medical device companies through multiple successful exits. He brings deep expertise in fundraising, strategic planning, and financial leadership, with extensive experience working with angel and venture investors, managing complex corporate finance operations, and negotiating large-scale commercial and hospital partnerships. John serves as a Board Member at StimCardio and is also a board member and advisor to additional emerging and growth-stage medtech companies.

Ron Sacher

Board Member

Ron Sacher is a seasoned medical device executive and entrepreneur with extensive experience building, financing, and exiting medtech companies. He is the Founder and CEO of Premia Spine and has led multiple successful M&A transactions with strategic acquirers, including the sale of companies to Boston Scientific and Spectranetics. He previously served as CEO of Impliant, where he oversaw the development and clinical validation of novel spine technologies through regulatory approval. Ron holds an MBA from Harvard, with additional education from the Harvard Kennedy School and the University of Pennsylvania.

Prof. Vivek Y. Reddy, MD

Senior Medical Advisor

Prof. Vivek Y. Reddy, MD, is a nationally recognized leader in cardiac electrophysiology and Director of Cardiac Arrhythmia Services at The Mount Sinai Hospital and the Mount Sinai Health System. He is also the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Professor of Medicine in Cardiac Electrophysiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Under his leadership, Mount Sinai serves as a lead investigator on multiple multinational clinical trials evaluating next-generation arrhythmia procedures and technologies. In 2014, Prof. Reddy implanted the first miniature leadless pacemaker in the United States at The Mount Sinai Hospital.