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At OIS Ignite, our mission is simple: to champion the startups that push ophthalmology forward. This program is designed with early innovators in mind providing a platform to share ideas, connect with investors, and learn from those who have navigated the journey before. We deeply value the creativity and resilience of the startup community, and we’re committed to helping bold ideas take root and grow into the breakthroughs that shape the future of eye care.

OIS Ignite Speakers

DavidAlmeida

David Almeida, MD, PhD, MBA
Erie Retina Research | CASExGLOBAL
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rich beckman

Richard "Rick" L. Beckman, MD
RLB, M.D. Consulting, LLC
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Peter benz

Peter Michael Benz
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
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Matthew Bresnahan

Matthew Bresnahan, JD
Wilson Sonsini
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ben burton

Ben Burton
Iuvo Clinical
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Emmet

Emmett Cunningham, MD, PhD, MPH, MBA
Eyeconis, HealthQuest Capital Management
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Eugene

Eugene de Juan, MD
ForSight Labs/UCSF Department of Ophthalmology
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Brian Del

Brian del Buono, PhD, JD
Stuart Therapeutics
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Malvina

Malvina Eydelman, MD
Collaborative Community on Ophthalmic Innovation
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Doug Faunce

Doug Faunce, PhD
AbbVie Ventures
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Sanjeev Ganatra

Sanjeev Ganatra
CBCC Global Research
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Claire Gelfman

Claire Gelfman, PhD
CMG Consulting
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Adrienne Graves

Adrienne Graves, PhD
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Theresa Heah 2025

Theresa Heah, MD, PhD
Eyexora
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Mike Hill
Octane Capital Markets
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JP Hubschman, MD, PhD
Horizon Surgical Systems
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Sara Kerrane

Sara Kerrane, JD
Glaukos Corporation
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Dawn Koffler

Dawn Koffler
Osanni Bio
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Leanne

LeAnne Labriola, DO, MBA
Innsight Technologies, Visionaire Products
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Fran Lasowski

Francis Lasowski, PhD
C20/20 Innovation Hub
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David LeCause
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Keith Luhrs

Keith Luhrs
Bausch + Lomb
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Bindu Manne
Oculis
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Beth Marsh
Neurotech Pharmaceuticals
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Tamir Meiri, MBA
JJDC
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James Murray
ExSight Ventures
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Babak Nemati

Babak Nemati, PhD
Strategic Intelligence
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Shawn O'Neil

Shawn O'Neil
Vialase
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Michael O'Rourke
Re-Vana Therapeutics
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George Ousler

George Ousler
Ora
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Ronil Patel, MSc
RevOpsis
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John Pollack MD

John S. Pollack, MD
Illinois Retina Associates/jCyte
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Firas M. Rahhal, MD

Firas M. Rahhal, MD
ExSight Ventures & Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group
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Tom Reeves
Ripple Therapeutics
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Rob Rothman 2023

Robert Rothman, MD
InFocus Capital Partners
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Eric Schlumpf

Eric Schlumpf
Stuart Therapeutics
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Riad Sherif, MD
Oculis
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john sholar

John Sholar
jCyte
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Shannon Spock
Alcon
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Andrew S.

Andrew Stewart
Bausch + Lomb
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Prasad Sunkara, PhD
Seed to Fruit Fund
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David Tanzer

David Tanzer, MD
Lexitas Pharma Services
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Clark Tedford, PhD
LumiThera
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Tyler Train

Tyler Train, JD
Fish & Richardson P.C.
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Scott-Whitcup

Scott Whitcup, MD
Whitecap Therapeutics
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Barbara Wirostko

Barbara Wirostko, MD, FARVO
Qlaris Bio / MyEyes / University of Utah, Moran Eye Center
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