Joe Knight

Joe Knight is an accomplished professional with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in leadership roles.

He holds an MBA from Duke University's The Fuqua School of Business, a PhD from Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, and additional certifications from the University of South Florida.

Joe's professional journey includes serving as the President & CEO of InnAVasc Medical, Inc. and co-founding Vitalise Ventures, L.L.C.

Prior to his current role, Joe held various positions at Medtronic, a prominent medical technology company, including Director of Strategic Marketing & Product Planning and Senior Manager.

His experience also spans across different sectors, from being a Marketing Intern at TransEnterix, Inc. to leading Innovation Education International (IEI) and Medici Medical Technologies as Founder & CEO.

Joe's career highlights further include being a Biodesign Innovation Fellow at Stanford University, a CFD Engineering Consultant at The Foundry Incubator, and a Kauffman Entrepreneur Intern at Crosstree Capital Partners.

His early professional roles include positions such as a Help Desk Assistant at CP Ships and Staff Sergeant at 53rd Infantry Brigade Florida Army National Guard.

Joe Knight's academic excellence, combined with his diverse professional experiences, have shaped him into a versatile and visionary leader in the medical technology and entrepreneurial landscape.