Acknowledgements

In our development of VentMI we were fortunate to work with, and have the help and support of, many spectacular people and organizations.

The Regents of the University of Michigan

The University of Michigan was critical in providing the support, community, resources, and inspiration we needed in order to progress this device to public availability. Go Blue, Always.

The Honorable Rick Snyder

Rick’s guidance, time, and vision, was invaluable to our team in helping us avoid roadblocks, think through the broader issues, and keeping us organized. His help has been core to our group making this device accessible to those who need it, and we will work to continue the belief in, and effort towards, relentless positive action that he’s imbued in our company.

Autocam Medical

Autocam Medical’s professionalism, speed, and quality of work is world class. Their ability to move our components beyond 3D-printed prototypes has resulted in a product we can stand behind, and we are proud to partner with them

David Gregorka

We have been incredibly fortunate to have Dave’s help with our project. His business acumen, experience, and continued drive has kept our project moving and helped our company grow as a result.

Kristen Mataya Wolff

Kristen’s work with the University of Michigan Office of Tech transfer has been key to our ability to license this technology, and her insight has helped us stay apprised of the numerous issues we’ve needed to learn about to bring a device to fruition. Her, and the Office of Tech Transfer, have been exemplary partners from day one.

The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation

The Erb Foundation’s support was critical in helping us work through the regulatory issues with bringing a new medical device to availability in the midst of a crisis. We are forever grateful for their support.

Additional Partners

  • The University of Michigan Office of Tech Transfer

  • Spectrum Health

  • Edward Burch

  • Allison Powell

  • Ann Arbor SPARK

  • The incredible team at Village Animal Clinic

  • Cate Haring, MD

  • Andrew Husted

  • The Ford Motor Company