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Michael Kisch
CEO at Aktiia
- Healthcare
- Tech
- Entrepreneur
- 📍San Diego, CA
Michael Kisch is a seasoned 3x digital health founder and executive who’s passionate about creating innovative products that improve the health of everyday people.
A graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison and Washington University of St. Louis, Mike started his career at Cisco where he was a member of their Emerging Technologies Group focused on expanding into new markets. Since then, he’s been the CEO of three disruptive digital health startups that’s changed the lives of millions and has been recognized with awards from Rock Health, The Edison Awards, CNBC, SXSW, and IoT.
Currently, Mike is the CEO of Aktiia, a data-driven healthcare company transforming hypertension care for a billion people over the next 10 years. Over this time, he’s received 5 patents and has appeared or been interviewed on the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNBC, Forbes, and USA Today and has been honored as a Fellow at the Edmund Hillary Fellowship.
In his free time, Mike enjoys surfing, skiing and spending time with his family.
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BOOK NOW FOR your podcast
Michael Kisch
CEO at Aktiia
- 📍San Diego, CA
- Healthcare
- Tech
- Entrepreneur
Michael Kisch is a seasoned 3x digital health founder and executive who’s passionate about creating innovative products that improve the health of everyday people.
A graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison and Washington University of St. Louis, Mike started his career at Cisco where he was a member of their Emerging Technologies Group focused on expanding into new markets. Since then, he’s been the CEO of three disruptive digital health startups that’s changed the lives of millions and has been recognized with awards from Rock Health, The Edison Awards, CNBC, SXSW, and IoT.
Currently, Mike is the CEO of Aktiia, a data-driven healthcare company transforming hypertension care for a billion people over the next 10 years. Over this time, he’s received 5 patents and has appeared or been interviewed on the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNBC, Forbes, and USA Today and has been honored as a Fellow at the Edmund Hillary Fellowship.
In his free time, Mike enjoys surfing, skiing and spending time with his family.
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“Swiss medical technology specialist Aktiia has secured regulatory approval for a new device that can monitor a patient’s blood pressure 24 hours a day, seven days a week without any active intervention.”
“A bracelet that can track blood pressure whether you are standing up, sitting, lying or even fast asleep could help in the fight against hypertension, its developers claim.
The Aktiia home blood pressure monitoring kit comes with a cuff, bracelet and partner app, which can constantly track blood pressure without a bulky device.”
“CEO Michael Kisch is among a growing group of entrepreneurs making tools to improve people’s sleep. His company, Beddr, is known for its stamp-size sensor called the Sleep Tuner, which fits on the forehead and measures things like heart rate and oxygen saturation levels.”
Timeline
Aug 2020 - Present
Aktiia
CEO & Board Member
Oct 2020 - Present
Edmund Hillary Fellowship
Edmund Hillary Fellowship
Jan 2017 - Oct 2020
Beddr
CEO, Founder & Board Member
Nov 2015 - Jan 2017
BrightPlan
COO
