Michael Shpigelmacher

I am an entrepreneur leading a revolutionary startup developing therapeutic remote controlled micro-robots (Bionauts). The Bionauts are designed to access hard-to-reach locations in the human body safely and precisely, delivering medical treatments only where they are needed. Our first target is the Central Nervous System (brain+spine). Previously, I have spent over 6 years at PDT Partners (formerly Morgan Stanley), as a senior investment researcher creating proprietary investment strategies utilizing AI. Prior to PDT Partners I worked as an engagement manager at McKinsey and Company, where I led a team of consultants focusing on corporate strategy, operations, investment strategy and risk management. I primarily served clients in the healthcare and financial sectors. Prior to McKinsey I have played a central role in the creation of a Primesense, the company developing the technology behind XBox Kinect and later acquired by Apple. Prior to Primesense, I spent 6 years as a senior product manager for a sophisticated governmental R&D organization. During this period I managed a team of up to 20 experienced engineers and researchers, dealing with complex software and hardware products, a challenging R&D process and close to impossible client requirements. Specialties: Biotech, robotics, AI, R&D management, capital markets, investment management, risk management, hedging, portfolio optimization, operations, corporate strategy, organizational transformation, project management, product management, strategic planning, mathematical algorithm design, system engineering, financial engineering, software engineering