Joshua DeFonzo
Chief Executive Officer at LUX HEALTH TECH ACQUISITION CORP.
Profile
Joshua DeFonzo is the founder of Mendaera, Inc. founded in 2020, where he holds the title of Chief Executive Officer.
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Lux Health Tech Acquisition Corp.
and an Advisor at Parade Ventures Management LLC.
Mr. DeFonzo's former positions include President-Robotics & Digital Solutions at Johnson & Johnson in 2020, Chief Commercial Officer at CareDx, Inc., Vice President-Marketing at EndoGastric Solutions, Inc., Head-Sales & Marketing at Invuity, Inc., Chief Operating Officer at Auris Health, Inc., and Principal at Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. Mr. DeFonzo received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
Joshua DeFonzo active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| LUX HEALTH TECH ACQUISITION CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Mendaera, Inc.
 Mendaera, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mendaera, Inc. is a technology company located in San Carlos, CA. The company's website provides information about their open roles and encourages individuals to join their team. Additionally, they have a newsroom section and provide contact information for those interested in getting in touch. The company was founded in 2020 by Joshua DeFonzo and Jason Wilson, with Joshua DeFonzo serving as the CEO since then. | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-08-31 |
Parade Ventures Management LLC
 Parade Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Parade Ventures Management LLC (Parade Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Shawn Merani. The firm is headquartered in Los Gatos, California. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Joshua DeFonzo
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2020-08-31 |
| CAREDX, INC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Auris Health, Inc.
 Auris Health, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Auris Health, Inc. develops robotics technology for medical applications. The company was founded by Frederic H. Moll, Hariharan Sundram and Christopher J. P. Velis and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Chief Operating Officer | - |
| INVUITY INC | Sales & Marketing | - |
Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc.
 Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. supplies spinal implants and surgical systems. It provides online education, surgical techniques, medical forums, and patient. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Joshua DeFonzo
| University of California, Berkeley | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | Health Technology |
| CAREDX, INC | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 7 |
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EndoGastric Solutions, Inc.
 EndoGastric Solutions, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology EndoGastric Solutions, Inc. develops natural orifice surgical products and procedures to advance the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. The firm offers EsophyX device and StomaphyX device. The company was founded by Stefan J. M. Kraemer, Clifton A. Alferness, Scott Jordan Wolf, James W. Fitzsimmons and John M. Adams in 2003 and is headquartered in Redmond City, WA. | Health Technology |
Invuity, Inc.
 Invuity, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Invuity, Inc. operates as a medical technology company. The firm engages in the development and marketing of surgical and medical devices. Its products include retractors, handhelds and drop-ins under the Photonics and PhotonBlade brands. The company was founded by Kenneth B. Trauner and Alex Vayser on November 29, 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Distribution Services |
Auris Health, Inc.
Auris Health, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Auris Health, Inc. develops robotics technology for medical applications. The company was founded by Frederic H. Moll, Hariharan Sundram and Christopher J. P. Velis and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Health Technology |
Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc.
Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. supplies spinal implants and surgical systems. It provides online education, surgical techniques, medical forums, and patient. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Health Technology |
Parade Ventures Management LLC
Parade Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Parade Ventures Management LLC (Parade Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Shawn Merani. The firm is headquartered in Los Gatos, California. | Finance |
Lux Health Tech Acquisition Corp.
 Lux Health Tech Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Lux Health Tech Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. Its purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on September 1, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Mendaera, Inc.
Mendaera, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mendaera, Inc. is a technology company located in San Carlos, CA. The company's website provides information about their open roles and encourages individuals to join their team. Additionally, they have a newsroom section and provide contact information for those interested in getting in touch. The company was founded in 2020 by Joshua DeFonzo and Jason Wilson, with Joshua DeFonzo serving as the CEO since then. | Technology Services |
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