MaxFi

Origin: St. Louis, MO | Named Fellow: 2024 | Status: Active

What is MaxFi?

MaxFi has developed a patented technology revolutionizing medical simulations and physician training by allowing doctors and medical students to experience life-like surgery without a living patient.

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ROBERT MILLS

CEO

Bob is a graduate of Texas Christian University and has extensive leadership experience including notable roles at renowned organizations, including Johnson and Johnson, Boston Scientific, and Mallinckrodt. Bob enriches Missouri’s entrepreneurial landscape with a wealth of knowledge and this collective expertise propels MaxFi as a leader in creating the most realistic training cadaver model globally. His strategic connections and collaborative efforts firmly position MaxFi as a dynamic contributor to Missouri’s forward-thinking entrepreneurial community...

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joss fernandez, md, facs

founder & chief medical officer

Joss is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgery specialist and brings over 21 years of medical expertise to MaxFi. A graduate of the University of Virginia, he completed his surgery training at Vanderbilt University and cardiothoracic surgery training at the University of Iowa in 2011. Board certified in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, as well as endovascular therapies, Dr. Fernandez is the innovative inventor and founder of MaxFi..

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Woven Home Care

Origin: St. Louis, MO | Named Fellow: 2024 | Status: Active

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What is Woven Home Care?

Woven Home Care is a home healthcare provider that offers in-home medical and non-medical care services. They specialize in providing personalized care plans for elderly and disabled individuals to help them maintain their independence and continue living at home.

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peter brawer, phd

ceo & co-founder

Peter is CEO & Co-Founder of Woven Home Care. He graduated from the University of Scranton with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, from Loyola University Maryland with a Master’s degree in Psychology, and from Saint Louis University with a Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology..

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Playbite

Origin: St. Louis, MO | Named Fellow: 2024 | Status: Active

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What is Playbite?

Playbite is a mobile gaming platform that allows users to discover, play, and earn rewards for playing casual mobile games. The company’s platform integrates with popular mobile games, enabling gamers to earn rewards like gift cards, game consoles, and toys.

Company Leadership

diego kafie

cEO & Co-Founder

Diego is CEO & Co-Founder of Playbite, a mobile arcade where users can play a wide variety of fun and simple games, earn tickets for playing, and redeem those tickets for all kinds of fun prizes! His background is in digital marketing, business development, and product, having spent many years in various roles at Answers.com. v.

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Whistle Rewards

Origin: St. Louis, MO | Named Fellow: 2023 | Status: Active

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What is Whistle Rewards?

Whistle Rewards is a SaaS platform proven to enhance safety, productivity, and tech adoption in the construction industry through instant, spot rewards, and automated incentives.

Company Leadership

DREW CARTER

CEO & CO-FOUNDER

Drew  is CEO and co-founder of Whistle Rewards. He relocated to St Louis, MO from San Francisco, CA to raise his two boys and discovered a vibrant start-up ecosystem. Whistle is a rewards, recognition and incentives platform driving technology adoption, safety and compliance as well as overall employee engagement and retention..

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CHRIS DORNFELD

president & CO-FOUNDER

Chris is President and Co-founder of Whistle Rewards. With a background spanning start-up company, global corporations, higher education, architecture and as the CIO for the City of St. Louis – Chris has a unique vantage point to understand how technology and culture shape our ever-changing work experience..

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