Ralph Morales III is an accomplished leader in the wearables and health tech space, with over 15 years of experience driving innovation and market growth. He has held pivotal roles at companies like Oura, where he led the development of healthcare solutions that generated significant revenue and expanded digital health capabilities. Ralph is a solution advocate for integrating digital biomarkers and real-time health insights to improve therapeutic outcomes and advance health span.

CJ Hinshaw is a General Partner at Bootstrap Venture Partners, where he focuses on empowering early-stage healthcare and life sciences companies to achieve meaningful impact. With a strong foundation in finance and operations, CJ leverages his passion for financial analysis and strategic decision-making to drive business success. His experience spans various roles in the investment, health tech, and life science industries, supporting high-growth companies. CJ's expertise includes venture capital, market analysis, and operational leadership.

Daniela is dedicated to empowering early-stage startups by providing strategic insights, funding guidance, and hands-on mentorship. With a deep understanding of business development and scaling operations, she helps founders navigate the complexities of growing their businesses in highly competitive markets. Passionate about identifying disruptive startups with high growth potential, she works closely with them to refine their business models, develop scalable strategies, and secure the necessary resources to thrive. Her mission is to bridge the gap between visionary founders and the capital and networks they need to succeed. She is a hard-working, dynamic, and determined person who strongly believes in transparency, clarity, loyalty, and competence, and she has based her professional career on these values.

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Hussain Ahamed is the founder of HuTech Ventures which advises (and occasionally invests in) deep tech startups, venture funds and corporates in health tracking & diagnostics (wearables, biowearables, point-of-care solutions, multi-omics…) and robotics & automation.

He has over a decade of experience in wearable technology launching various products and partnerships, including the Gucci x Oura Ring, the world’s first self-powered fitness trackers (PowerWatch, MOTHER bracelet), and world’s first smart watchbands for traditional timepieces.

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Seasoned entrepreneur and executive with 25+ years of experience leading companies through growth and transformation. Today, I focus on businesses that advance preventative healthcare, expand access to underserved populations, and promote mental health and environmental conservation. As a former Wall Street professional and Founder/CEO of a leading plant science company, I’ve successfully scaled multiple ventures. My expertise includes streamlining operations, securing funding, and driving growth through strategic sales and marketing. I’m passionate about creating lasting positive change for people and the planet through innovative business solutions.

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Robert Hill, a retired Deloitte Consulting Global Managing Partner, has over 40 years of experience and held significant leadership roles in Asia Pacific, including multiple assignments in Tokyo. Currently, he is an Angel Investor with NuFund Venture Group, a mentor at UC's Institute for Global Entrepreneurs, and a guest lecturer at several universities. Additionally, he serves on the board of Social Venture Partners. Robert is a former US Navy Surface Warfare Officer and holds a Master's in Management from Georgia Tech and a Bachelor's in Industrial Systems Engineering from Ohio State, with executive education from top business schools.

Adarsh works at HuTech Ventures which advises, incubates (and occasionally invests in) deep tech venture funds,and corporates specializing in health tracking & diagnostics (wearables, biowearables, point-of-care solutions, multi-omics...).

Derek is a dynamic sales executive with over 20 years of experience driving growth in leadership and revenue-generating roles, specializing in startup environments. He has a proven track record of building and scaling high-performing sales teams, developing go-to-market strategies, and positioning startups for rapid growth and successful acquisitions. With deep expertise in SaaS, med tech, and healthcare, he thrives on helping emerging companies unlock their sales potential, deliver sustainable revenue growth, and achieve strategic objectives. As a fractional sales leader and advisor, he combines visionary leadership with actionable insights to create lasting impact.