About Us

Joe Kiani

Co-Founder & CEO

Joe Kiani is a renowned technology entrepreneur and humanitarian, as well as the Founder of Masimo, one of the world's most admired medical technology companies. In 2012, Joe founded the Patient Safety Movement Foundation. The inventor of world-changing, noninvasive patient monitoring; and the recipient of multiple awards across the intellectual property, technology and humanitarian sectors; Joe speaks at events around the world, championing the rights of those who are not always empowered to speak for themselves.

Jean Mayrand

Co-Founder & CTO

Jean Mayrand founded the Montreal-based Vantrix Technology Corporation in 2004. With over 25 years of experience in telecommunications and venture capital, Jean began his career as a Professional Instructor at the Ecole Polytechnique of Montreal and at the Centre de Recherche Informatique de Montreal. Jean has held technical and executive management positions at Bell Canada, Telesoft Ventures, Evolucom (later acquired by Wysdom Inc.). Jean holds a B.Eng in Software and Hardware Engineering and an MScA in Software Engineering, both from the Ecole Polytechnique.

Vincent Tsai

CFO

Vincent is a proven Finance Executive and Investor, as well as a leader in Private Equity and Growth Equity with hands-on operational expertise across technology and consumer sectors. Drawing from direct company roles and major global financial institutions, he drives transformative growth and value creation. Vincent has completed over 50 investments exceeding $5 billion and successfully fundraised over $1 billion. He holds degrees from Princeton University and Columbia Business School.

Joe Kiani

A renowned technology entrepreneur and humanitarian. Founder of Masimo, one of the world's most admired medical technology companies, and the Patient Safety Movement Foundation. Joe is the inventor of world-changing, noninvasive patient monitoring and the recipient of multiple awards across the intellectual property, technology and humanitarian sectors.

Mark Kassen

Mark Kassen is a Golden Globe and Emmy nominated filmmaker, playwright and actor. Mark has a history of cultivating new filmmaking technology, utilizing it to reduce barriers for artists. He previously co-founded Trigger Street Independent Film Fund, whose films garnered 11 Emmy and 4 Golden Globe nominations. Mark's feature film directing and producing credits include PUNCTURE starring Chris Evans, BERNARD AND DORIS starring Ralph Fiennes and Susan Sarandon for HBO, and Chris Evans' BEFORE WE GO. Mark has produced and been showrunner of multiple scripted, reality and documentary series across networks such as FOX TELEVISION, MTV, IFC, AMC and SUNDANCE CHANNEL. Mark recently directed and starred in PH-1, a political thriller starring Abubakar Salim, Dina Shihabi, Vinessa Shaw, and Jesse L. Martin.

Bob Chapek

Bob Chapek spent 30 years of his career at the Walt Disney Company, ultimately rising to CEO, becoming only the 7th chief executive in it's 100 year history. He led one of the worlds largest media companies and home to some of the most respected and beloved brands around the globe, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ESPN and National Geographic.

Aaron Chan

Founder of Recurve Capital, Aaron has over 20 years of experience managing billions of dollars of client assets in Technology, Media, Telecom, and Consumer sectors. Aaron also serves as Chief Investment Officer of Kiani Preserve. He holds a BS from Stanford University.

Steve Jensen

A highly-regarded and recognized intellectual property and competition strategist with over 35 years helping technology companies protect their innovations and compete more effectively. He has helped companies of all sizes, from startups to some of the largest technology companies in the world.