Gabriel Jones

Gabriel Jones is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Proprio, a medical technology company that he established in 2016 alongside Dr. Samuel Browd, a neurosurgeon at Seattle Children's Hospital, and other experts in the field. Proprio focuses on enhancing surgical precision and efficiency through advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and computer vision, aiming to revolutionize the medical device industry with its innovative Paradigm surgical navigation system.124

Educational Background

Jones holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Economics, Technical Communications (Engineering), and Japanese from the University of Washington (1999-2002). He also earned an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the Michael G. Foster School of Business at the University of Washington (2012-2014) .12

Professional Experience

Before founding Proprio, Jones accumulated significant experience in technology leadership and intellectual property law. His career began in international trade in Japan and Washington, D.C., followed by work on Wall Street involving large-scale mergers and acquisitions. He has also collaborated with high-profile clients, including Bill Gates, while working with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on global health initiatives.235

Achievements

Under his leadership, Proprio has garnered attention for its innovative approach to surgical navigation and has been recognized in the industry; for instance, Jones was ranked #3 on Great Entrepreneurs' Top 50 MedTech Entrepreneurs list for 2024.46 His commitment to societal impact drives his work, as he seeks to combine technological advancement with humanitarian goals.35

Personal Interests

Jones is known for his passion for helping others and bringing innovative ideas to life. His diverse interests span engineering, law, finance, and philanthropy, reflecting a lifelong curiosity that informs his professional endeavors.35