Company Profile

Wave Therapeutics

  • Startup

Nashville, IN
United States
Wave Therapeutics

About

Our technology combines two clinically proven therapies, alternating pressure and sequential compression, in a unique way that is designed to eliminate pressure hot spots and improve blood flow to bring fresh, oxygenated blood to at risk tissues. Our technology can be used in a variety of products including wheelchair cushions, mattress toppers, surgical beds, and a variety of consumer products.

Founders Bio

Jessica has always been a maker/hacker and taught herself programming when she was only 12. She started her own consulting business at 20. A dozen years later, after selling that business, she went to work for a Fortune 100 where she led their business consulting efforts in Europe.

After retiring from IT work, Jessica discovered a love of medicine. She returned to school and trained to be an RN.

Honors and Awards

  • 2023 - Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year at the Techpoint Mira Awards (regional)
  • 2022 – Winner of CTA Startup competition for free exhibit booth at CES (international)
  • 2022 – Winner of Crossroads Seed Pitch Competition (regional)
  • 2022 - Winner of National Women’s Fast Pitch Competition (national)
  • 2022 – Winner of Midwest region Women’s Fast Pitch Competition (regional)
  • 2022 – Finalist in Calgary Inventures “Game Changing Health” category (international)
  • 2022 – Judges and audience choice winner at Boston Revolutionize Aging 2.0 conference. (national)
  • 2021 - Winner Techrise pitch competition
  • 2021 - Winner Women in Bio pitch competition