THE TEAM
CognifiSense's team and advisors represent decades of experience across the healthcare and technology industries.
Business
Amanda Way
CEO & President
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M.S Clinical Informatics Man. ​
Experienced biotech & healthcare investor and board member across Emerson Collective and JAZZ Venture Partners. Previously a founder (acquired), optgenetics researcher, and EMT.
Co-Founder & Executive Chair
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M. ENG, MBA
Neurotech disruptor with multiple healthcare XR patents. 15+ years as execution-focused CEO; a.o. 6 turnarounds. Prior to starting CognifiSense led Tier 1 VC-funded startup to successful exit
Co-Founder & NED
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PHD
20+ years of step-change value creation through strategic corporate development. Three times mid-cap healthcare CEO; a.o., at Grünenthal (top-3 pain pharma). Serial biotech co-founder & NED; so far 6 IPOs, 4 M&As, $1b+ financings / transactions
PHD
Neuroscience
Assistant Research Professor, Institute of Cognitive Science (University of Colorado, Boulder)
PHD
Psychology
Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology (Wayne State University), and pain psychology expert
Clinical
MD, PHD
Clinical Development
Former CMO Grünenthal (top-3 pain pharma), serial biotech CMO across multiple therapeutic areas