Paul Chirico

Plethy Inc is a healthcare technology and American data company that provides virtual care at home. The company focuses on the musculoskeletal (MSK) market, which is a $150 billion industry in need of measurable recovery at home. Over 95% of recovery and management happens at home, and Plethy is the only reimbursable platform addressing this market. The company was founded by a board-certified practicing physician and tech industry leaders who experienced the challenges of recovering from their own MSK injuries.

Laserscope, Inc. manufactures medical laser systems for surgical and aesthetic applications. Its products are used to perform treatments including the removal of leg and facial veins, unwanted hair, pseudo-folliculitis and wrinkles. Laserscope was founded by Robert J. Pressley and Rodney C. Perkins in 1982 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Micrus Endovascular LLC operated as a medical device company. The company was founded in June 1996 and was headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Avocet Medical, Inc. provides a hand-held point of care testing device used to monitor patients undergoing anticoagulation therapy. The private company is based in San Jose, CA.

SpineAlign Medical, Inc. operates as a medical device company which develops implantable products to treat vertebral compression fractures. Its nitinol implant is designed to improve the lumbar spines. The firm’s implants are designed to support vertebral endplates, reducing the fracture and maintaining lift until bone cement is injected. The company was founded by Paul E. Chirico in 2005 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.