Former Marine Raider - Medical Device Entrepreneur - Founder & CEO @bright_uro
Joined July 2008
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2 Apr 2025
We’re excited to announce the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance for the Glean Urodynamics System. Learn more in our press release: businesswire.com/news/home/2…
#medicaldevice
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30 Nov 2023
PEOPLE ARE OUR MOST IMPORTANT ASSET
I'm so excited to build an amazing company alongside such talented professionals.
2024 is going to be an amazing year for Bright Uro!
#urology #urogynecology #SUI #BPH #LUTS #urodynamics
30 Nov 2023
We’re excited to announce that we've secured $23M in Series A funding led by @LABORIEMEDICAL!
We're also welcoming two new executives to our team: Suranjan Roychowdhury, Chief Product Development Officer and Casey Kanel, Chief Commercial Officer.
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derekherrera retweeted
13 Jun 2023
Check out the cover of the @AmerUrological Journal of Urology where leading researchers from the @ClevelandClinic published FIH data for the world's first wireless, catheter-free method of urodynamic monitoring.
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13 Dec 2022
Consider the following to empower your subordinates:
1 - Set clear expectations
2 - Provide feedback
3 - Be willing to tolerate mistakes
4 - Be accountable
5 - Explain why you are doing what you do
#leadership #medtech #veteran #startup #culture @medtechveterans @Abiomed
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10 Nov 2022
TAKE CARE OF YOUR SUBORDINATES AND LOOK OUT FOR THEIR WELFARE
Last week I had the opportunity to interview General Mattis at the AdvaMed MedTech Conference. We had an incredible session and he shared some insightful lessons.
#Advamed #MedTechCon #MedTech #Leadership #SECDEF
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derekherrera retweeted
24 Oct 2022
I would like to thank @derekherrera for his selfless service to our country in combat, and as Chair for @medtechveterans during the last three years.
I would also like to congratulate and welcome the new Chair, Patrice Sutherland, who will takeover in January.
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11 Oct 2022
LESSONS LEARNED
I'll be interviewing former Secretary of Defense and retired Marine General Jim Mattis at @MedTechCon in Boston on October 24th. Hope to see some of you there!!!
themedtechconference.com/202…
@AdvaMedUpdate #MedTech #MedicalDevice #Leadership #Teams #SecDef #Mattis
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4 Oct 2022
PURPOSE - MISSION
It was an incredible honor to be a Plenary Speaker at the World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology.
Thanks to the leadership at the EndoUrology Society for this opportunity!
#Urology #BPH #LUTS #Prostate #SUI #OAB #Bladder #Urodynamics @bright_uro
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derekherrera retweeted
2 Oct 2022
Honored to have serial entrepreneur, CEO, war hero and friend Mr. Derek Herrera as keynote plenary speaker at WCET 2022 speaking on medical innovation. Magnificent story of challenge, grit and ultimate success. Thank you sir for everything. #WCE
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29 Apr 2021
Maura and I have a lot of fun with these two! Never a dull moment!!!
Hope you all have a great day!!!
#twins #twin #twinlife #gratitude @ Talega instagram.com/p/COQL6gfrfIK/…
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10 Jul 2019
We are excited to announce that we were awarded a $3.6M grant from the Department of Defense to support our ongoing clinical studies. Especially thankful for our clinical collaborators @RanchoRehab @MedStarWHC and @UCSDHealth
10 Jul 2019
“Injured warfighters, and other patients with similar conditions, will benefit greatly from the work supported by this funding.” said Bill Colone, CEO of Spinal Singularity.
To learn more about our recent grant award see our press release at bit.ly/DODAward
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4 May 2019
Come hang out with the spinalsingularity team @AbilitiesExpo booth 749 if you are in NJ today or tomorrow! Had a great first day and looking forward to meeting more amazing people… instagram.com/p/BxC4VBTHpy6/…
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2 May 2019
Can’t wait for the @MARSOCFoundatio event in NYC ok May 15th. There are some tickets still available. Got an amazing crew coming out so message me for more@info if you would like to… instagram.com/p/Bw9sxBuHSSu/…
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2 May 2019
Rise and Grind!
No excuses. Do work!!! 💪🏽 @ San Clemente, California instagram.com/p/Bw9fSMXnPa8/…
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1 May 2019
Pumped to head to New Jersey tomorrow for the @AbilitiesExpo ! The Abilities Expo is a great time and provides an opportunity to learn about new products and expand their community. It… instagram.com/p/Bw74g3DHF52/…
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28 Dec 2018
Plastic straws? LARGE Diet Coke???
Can’t get this kind of contraband in California. God bless Texas!!! 🇺🇸 @ Wichita Falls, Texas instagram.com/p/Br7zWkkHFJ5/…
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