John Mastrototaro, PhD, has over 30 years of experience in the medical device industry, leading innovation and bringing new products to the market. In his role at Movano, a purpose-driven healthcare solutions company at the intersection of medtech and consumer devices, John is leading the effort in developing wearable devices that combine vital health data with personalized intelligent feedback in beautifully designed form factors. Before becoming CEO of Movano, he was the COO of Orthosensor, Inc., which was acquired by Stryker (NYSE: SYK). Previously, Mastrototaro spent the majority of his career with Medtronic and MiniMed, where he was instrumental in initiating and leading a series of firsts in the world of diabetes, including the ambulatory continuous glucose monitoring system, the sensor augmented insulin pump and the early generations of the artificial pancreas.
As consumers better understand their right to medical privacy, they will have higher expectations for wellness wearables that aren’t bound to data privacy regulations.