The Cor Medical Ventures Team
Founder
Ben Arnold, a Founder at Cor Medical Ventures, oversees technology assessment and strategy as well as internal operations and planning. Ben holds undergraduate and masters degrees in engineering from Cornell University and has led product development teams to over 25 successful medical device launches. Previously, he has consulted for Synthes Spine, led the Development Technology Team at NuVasive, and worked in Product Development at Depuy Spine.
Ben Arnold, a Founder at Cor Medical Ventures, oversees technology assessment and strategy as well as internal operations and planning. Ben holds undergraduate and masters degrees in engineering from Cornell University and has led product development teams to over 25 successful medical device launches. Previously, he has consulted for Synthes Spine, led the Development Technology Team at NuVasive, and worked in Product Development at Depuy Spine.
Founder
Brian Bowman is a Founder at Cor Medical Ventures. He has over 10 years experience in bringing medical devices to market. Prior to his current role, Brian was at Synthes Spine and N Spine Inc.
Brian Bowman is a Founder at Cor Medical Ventures. He has over 10 years experience in bringing medical devices to market. Prior to his current role, Brian was at Synthes Spine and N Spine Inc.
Founder
Jude Paganelli leads the business development and administrative activities at Cor Medical Ventures. He holds a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and a master’s degree in Bioengineering from UC Berkeley and San Francisco. Jude began his medical device R&D career at Johnson & Johnson and Stryker Osteonics. Most recently, Jude was CTO/COO of N Spine, which was acquired in 2007 by Synthes.
Jude Paganelli leads the business development and administrative activities at Cor Medical Ventures. He holds a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and a master’s degree in Bioengineering from UC Berkeley and San Francisco. Jude began his medical device R&D career at Johnson & Johnson and Stryker Osteonics. Most recently, Jude was CTO/COO of N Spine, which was acquired in 2007 by Synthes.
Associate Manager, Product Development Operations
Kristen Peña is a project engineer at Cor Medical Ventures. She has an M.Eng in Bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT.
Kristen Peña is a project engineer at Cor Medical Ventures. She has an M.Eng in Bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT.
Engineering Manager
Ryan Watson is an Engineering Manager at Cor Medical Ventures. Ryan has over 13 years of experience in medical devices with roles at N Spine Inc., Synthes Spine, Lanx, and Zimmer Biomet. Previous to Cor, Ryan served as an engineering manager within the Spine devision of Zimmer Biomet.
Ryan Watson is an Engineering Manager at Cor Medical Ventures. Ryan has over 13 years of experience in medical devices with roles at N Spine Inc., Synthes Spine, Lanx, and Zimmer Biomet. Previous to Cor, Ryan served as an engineering manager within the Spine devision of Zimmer Biomet.
Senior Design Engineer
Tina John is a Biomedical Engineer who earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Drexel University. Previous to Cor, Tina took roles at Merck Vaccines, J&J McNeil, and the Eugenio Medea Research Institute in Milan.
Tina John is a Biomedical Engineer who earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Drexel University. Previous to Cor, Tina took roles at Merck Vaccines, J&J McNeil, and the Eugenio Medea Research Institute in Milan.
Senior Design Engineer
Design Engineer
Diana Rosales is a Design Engineer at Cor Medical Ventures. She received her bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. Prior to joining Cor, she interned with Smith&Nephew in their Women’s Health division and was a summer associate for Medtronic in their São Paulo, Brazil office.
Diana Rosales is a Design Engineer at Cor Medical Ventures. She received her bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. Prior to joining Cor, she interned with Smith&Nephew in their Women’s Health division and was a summer associate for Medtronic in their São Paulo, Brazil office.
Design Engineer
Design Engineer
Design Engineer
Ian Fried is a Design Engineer at Cor Medical Ventures. He received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. Prior to joining Cor, Ian interned with Standard Bariatrics, Argonne National Laboratory, and the Saha Cardiovascular Research Center.
Ian Fried is a Design Engineer at Cor Medical Ventures. He received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. Prior to joining Cor, Ian interned with Standard Bariatrics, Argonne National Laboratory, and the Saha Cardiovascular Research Center.
Design Engineer
Clayton Alderson is a design engineer at Cor Medical Ventures. He received his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Manufacturing focus at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo.
Clayton Alderson is a design engineer at Cor Medical Ventures. He received his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Manufacturing focus at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo.
Business Development Manager
Steve Spring is the Business Development Associate at Cor Medical Ventures. He received his bachelor’s degree in International Business from San Diego State University. Prior to joining Cor, Steve sold orthopedic trauma and extremity implants to orthopedic surgeons in San Diego.
Steve Spring is the Business Development Associate at Cor Medical Ventures. He received his bachelor’s degree in International Business from San Diego State University. Prior to joining Cor, Steve sold orthopedic trauma and extremity implants to orthopedic surgeons in San Diego.
Designer
Operations and Finance Manager
Bookkeeper
Administrative Assistant
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