Robin Farmanfarmaian is a Silicon Valley-based professional speaker, entrepreneur, and angel investor focused on cutting-edge technology poised to impact over 100 million people. She has been involved with more than 20 early-stage startups across healthcare, biotech, pharma, medical devices, and digital health.
Entrepreneurship and Co-Foundations
Of the startups she has been involved with, Robin co-founded five companies, notably:
- The Organ Preservation Alliance: She collaborated with the White House and the Department of Defense (DoD) to secure funding for scientists specializing in cryopreservation and tissue engineering for organ transplants.
- Face Touch Aware: An Apple Watch app designed to help users break the habit of touching their faces to mitigate the spread of germs.
Advisory and Investment Portfolio
Robin serves as a strategic advisor and investor for several pioneering medical technology firms:
- MindMaze: A neurotechnology company utilizing Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) and VR for nine neuro-indications, including FDA and CE Mark cleared VR for stroke and brain injury rehabilitation.
- X-Therma: A cryopreservation company focused on advanced cell therapies, in vitro fertilization, and organ transplants.
- Invicta Medical: A medical technology company developing solutions for sleep apnea.
- Aerami Therapeutics: Focused on inhaled insulin delivered through smart, connected devices.
Thought Leadership and Speaking
As a prolific speaker, Robin has completed over 140 engagements across 13 countries. She is also the author of three influential books:
Facilitating Virtual Events: Driving Participant Engagement & Interaction (2020)
The Patient as CEO: How Technology Empowers the Healthcare Consumer (2015)
The Thought Leader Formula: Strategically Leverage Your Expertise to Drive Business & Career Goals (2019)
