DJ is a former 2nd Force Recon Marine with a 50% disability from his service. He served as a High Threat/Low Profile personal protection specialist for multiple government agencies (OGA). During his time in service, he earned a BS equivalent in Engineering. Utilizing his leadership, team building skills, and his vast network of relationships, DJ put his discipline and drive to work and became a serial entrepreneur after his service ended. He built the number one defense contracting ISP company in Southwest Asia serving NATO forces. Upon a successful exit from this venture, he returned to the United States where he continued with his entrepreneurial spirit.

Struggling with recovery from his own injuries sustained while in service, DJ looked for non-opioid approaches to manage pain and avoid additional surgeries. Upon learning about EMS, DJ moved to Europe and worked for 7 years in the EMS industry, serving on the Board for multiple companies in Europe and Asia. During this time he identified several improvements that could be made to the technology, industry, and business model, which led him to create Neuro20 Technologies in 2021.

Michael worked with medical providers and universities for the past five years to develop electro-muscle stimulation applications for EMS products in physical rehabilitation fields and human performance. His 19 years of experience in public administration and research, including graduate level grant writing, helped him bridge the gap between non-profit social research to transition to life sciences research and development. He holds a BA from Binghamton University, two graduate degrees, and additional graduate certificates, including from the Parsons School of Design. Michael has experience leading organizations, supervising 100+ employees and managing annual budgets in excess of $15 mil.

Jana is an entrepreneur with experience as a self-employed businesswoman, with a BA degree in Management & Marketing. She has over 18 years’ experience managing various customer service-based global businesses. Former Chief Marketing Officer for an EMS fitness device distribution company. Jana successfully created several businesses that include an ISP company on military bases in Afghanistan, as well as a holdings company with various business interests in real- estate,restaurants, franchises and marketing. Jana specializes in global brand development and awareness. She designed & managed international campaigns with focus on the brand recognition and customer experience.

Jana is fluent in several languages and has a passion for marketing and creating brands. Her analytical process helps run the back end of the business with expertise in administration, logistics,accounting and marketing platforms. Jana is a Member of the Board of Advisors for Digital Marketing for Executives Program at USF MUMA, College of Business in Tampa, FL.

Dr. Palermo is a highly respected businessman, physiatrist and inventor. He founded the neuro-rehabilitation program at the Department of Neurology at the Yale School of Medicine and was founder/medical director of the Gaylord - Yale New Haven Rehabilitation Center. He was the Medical Director of ACP, a division of Hangar Inc. and WAVi Inc. Dr. Palermo won the American Academy PM&R Central Nervous System Contribution Award (Inaugural). He has twelve Issued US patents for neuromuscular and cranial stimulation. He is a graduate of the US Airforce Academy, and he continues to work as a consultant for brain injury at the Denver VA. Dr. Palermo is also a neurological consultant for motor control in microgravity for NASA.

Dr. Maltezos is an Electrical Engineer currently acting as the Executive Director of the WALK foundation, a non-profit devoted to promulgating the health benefits of electro-stimulation. Dr. Maltezos is a veteran of several start-ups and has raised over $50 million in equity capital. He is an inventor for over 25 patents and has participated in all aspects of intellectual property management. He has experience in medical device production, from ideation, manufacturing, FDA compliance, to patient adoption.

He served on the Board of Directors of two companies and advised several others. Dr. Maltezos studied at Columbia University and was a Director at the California Institute of Technology. He completed his Ph.D. under professors Axel and Scherer and Nobel Prize winner David Baltimore.

Pat is a Certified Athletic Trainer. He has worked extensively with Olympic and Professional athletes for over 35 years, including time as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Colorado Avalanche Hockey Team during their two Stanley Cup wins; the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA; and Olympic sports, including soccer, luge, tennis, figure skating and ice hockey. Pat is currently the NATA District 7 representative for AT’s Care, providing peer-to-peer support for Athletic Trainers after critical incidents occur. As a former instructor at the University level, Pat’s research was published in numerous countries.

He is the only Athletic Trainer to receive the Chopper Travaglini Community Service award, given by Kroenke Sports Enterprises, recognizing his work with Colorado charities. Pat is a graduate of St. Cloud State University and holds a graduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado.

Monica brings to the Neuro20 team 34 years of physical therapy experience. She is the President of Back in the Game Therapy, PC in New York City. She earned her degree in Physical Therapy from University of Bombay, India and has practiced consistently since that time. She has a Diploma in Sports Physical Therapy from the University of Manchester, England. She is the co-author of a book on physical therapy and Cervical Dystonia. She was the Physical Therapist for the World Champion India National Cricket Team.

She also served as an adjunct Instructor at System Island PT School. In her New York City private practice, she specializes in treating orthopedics and sports related injuries, movement disorders including Parkinson’s and Cervical Dystonia.

Frank is a Retired Army Command Sergeant Major with a distinguished 34-year military career. Since January of 2015, Frank has engaged in numerous ventures in support of such companies as Spartan Race (former EVP), Revision Military, Grey Ghost Precision, and others. Within his LLC, he supports the following activities: Department of Defense as a Leadership Development Mentor, Veteran Non-profit advocate, Executive Coaching and Keynote Speaking for Military, Academia, Businesses and Community functions. He is currently an Ambassador for the Special Operations Warrior foundation. CSM Grippe’s final assignment was as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for the United States Central Command located at MacDill AFB FL, (January 2011-July 2014).

Frank’s five highest military awards are the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), Bronze Star for Valor (3rd Oak Leaf Cluster for service) and the Purple Heart. A few of the qualification badges he earned are, the Combat Infantryman Badges (2nd award), Master Parachutist Badge (1-Combat Jump Star), Pathfinder Badge and Ranger Tab.

Mr. Schweizer is the Head of Marketing Intelligence for Kaufman Rossin, one of the top CPA and advisory firms in the U.S., where he leads the mission for analyzing, reporting and optimizing the firm's marketing. He also advises clients on strategic business and marketing initiatives, as well as on data analytics and insights. Prior to joining Kaufman Rossin in 2019, Mr. Schweizer led the Global Business Analytics team for S&D Marketing at IBM, managing the Enterprise Marketing Analytics Centers which oversees all data, business & marketing insights. Prior to this role, in 2010, he set up a new Analytics Center in Bangalore for IBM's Hardware Marketing Analytics and led the team until 2014 from his U.S. location.

Before joining IBM he was the Product Marketing Manager for Dell Computers in Geneva, Switzerland from 1999 to 2002. Afterwards he joined IBM in Armonk New York, and since then has held various positions in marketing, operations and sales. Among them, leading the US. Federal Government account for Software Sales & Marketing and then Marketing Strategist for North America Public Sector. Mr. Schweizer was born in Geneva and raised in Zurich Switzerland. Upon graduating from the KaufmännischeBerufsschule of Zurich (KVZ) where he majored in finance & accounting, he served in the Swiss Military from 1989 to 1990.

After that, he took the role as regional manager of the Youth & Scouts Programs in Switzerland, where he established the YMCA Zurich office. He holds a degree in business administration from the University of Applied Sciences (HWV Winterthur) in Switzerland and is a GMP graduate of the Harvard Business School. He is an adjunct professor with University of Miami, he serves on the board of the HBS Club and is also the President of the HBS Alumni Angels of South Florida.

Alex has organized multiple successful start-ups. He retired as CEO of Configuresoft, a systems management software company, after it was purchased by EMC Corp. His primary skills are turnaround management and business disruption. Alex has worked for small technology as well as multiple Fortune 500 companies. He has managed many businesses and led each of the following functions: finance, marketing, IT, strategic planning, risk management, and acquisition and divestitures. Alex has an MBA from Harvard Business School and is an active angel investor.

Luisa Ingargiola has almost 20 years of experience in public company finance, compliance and capital markets oversight. She currently serves as Audit Chair of FTE Networks (FTNW) and Audit Chair of Electra Mecchanica (ECCTF). She has held various positions as Chief Financial Officer or Audit Chair with several public companies and has helped manage over $100 Million in financing. Ms. Ingargiola has helped guide the uplist of several OTC companies to NASDAQ or the NYSE. She graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and received her MBA in Health Administration from the University of South Florida.

Lisa has more than 34 years of industry and consulting experience in GMP pharmaceutical, medical device, and other life sciences environments. Lisa is a Quality Systems and Regulatory Compliance SME. She has significant experience in GMP/ISO compliance auditing of manufacturing facilities and supply chain and has served as a liaison to regulatory agencies for compliance remediation and initial facility start-ups. She has significant contract manufacturing experience and has successfully integrated OTC drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics into a single quality management system. She has 25 years of progressive leadershiproles in multiple FDA regulated industries and 10+ years in senior consulting roles.

Mr. Noble is a retired officer with the US Air Force and graduate of the prestigious military academy The Citadel with a degree in Business Administration. Mr. Noble has 30+ years in government contracting and procurement and served as the Head of Contracts for Defense companies Galvion and Revision Military. He has successfully led efforts to the adoption of those respective technologies into the US military. Prior to that Mr. Noble was the Director of Contracts and Procurement for 12 years at the Defense industry giant, BAE Systems, whose annual earnings exceed $42.6B. His MBA was earned at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical with a focus on aviation.

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