Jakob Šušterič

Jakob Šušterič is the CEO and co-founder of MESI, a company that develops medical diagnostic devices.1 He started his entrepreneurial journey while still a student of electrical engineering, co-founding MESI in 2010.12

Career Highlights

• Received the GZS Award for outstanding achievements in 2024, along with seven other Slovenian company directors1
• Led MESI to produce over 15,000 devices that have helped diagnose more than 2 million patients worldwide1
• Developed a device for detecting blocked arteries while still a student, which became the foundation for MESI's business1

Company Achievements

MESI has made significant strides under Šušterič's leadership:

• Present in every European country and expanding globally1
• Employs 60 people, including offices in France and Spain1
• Focuses on innovative medical devices, including ECG, SPO2 modules, and a revolutionary 3D camera for patient scanning1

Personal Traits

Šušterič is described as:

• Passionate about creating innovative and disruptive startups2
• Always ready to capture new ideas, ranging from far-fetched to potentially groundbreaking2
• Open to learning and embracing negative feedback for growth2

Education

• Currently studying at the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Economics (2020-2025)2
• Attended Gimnazija Bežigrad (graduated in 2016)2