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Patrick West
CEO, Bolt Navigation System
Patrick West is the Chief Executive Officer of Bolt Navigation, a company developing innovative handheld surgical navigation systems for spine surgery. Here are some key details about Patrick West and his role at Bolt Navigation:
Background and Experience
Patrick West joined Bolt Navigation to commercialize the company's surgical navigation technologies developed by founder Dr. John Dorman.1 Prior to Bolt Navigation, West was a Partner at Mirus Capital Advisors, a middle-market investment bank in the Boston area, where he advised medical technology clients on transactions ranging from $20 million to $200 million.5
Leadership at Bolt Navigation
As CEO, Patrick West is focused on:
- Commercializing the Bolt Navigation System, a handheld spine navigation solution23
- Expanding the technology into new markets like the U.S., EU, and others23
- Overseeing ongoing and new clinical studies23
- Extending the Bolt technology platform to additional medical indications23
Recent Achievements
Under West's leadership, Bolt Navigation recently closed its Series B financing round.234 This funding will support the company's commercial expansion and development of new applications for their navigation system.
Vision and Approach
Patrick West is committed to bringing Dr. Dorman's surgical navigation technologies to market.5 He believes these solutions can empower surgeons by:
- Enhancing surgical capabilities
- Reducing radiation exposure
- Integrating seamlessly into existing workflows
- Providing a cost-effective and implant-agnostic option5
West's goal is to make cutting-edge navigation technology accessible to skilled surgeons in any setting worldwide, adhering to the company's motto: "Smaller, Safer, Faster, Better".23