Joining us for episode #107 was Mr. Jason Kroh, the Chief Technology Officer at Strados Labs. Jason comes to the show with over 25 years of experience in Med-Tech. At the front end of his career he held positions in both Product & Electrical Engineering and began to work his way into Executive leadership roles overseeing R&D, Engineering & eventually becoming a CTO. He’s worked for companies like Vero Biotech, CardioMEMS, & Cybersonics to name a few. Jason has simultaneously been a Panel Reviewer for the National Science Foundation reviewing both Phase I and II SBIR & STTR grant applications. Jason holds his Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering & his Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering. Since 2018 Jason has been the CTO at Strados Labs. For those unfamiliar with the organization, Strados is home to the world’s only FDA-cleared device called the RESP Biosensor which is clinically validated to capture lung sounds including coughing, wheezing, rhonci & other adventitious breathing sounds over time without requiring episodic patient intervention. This leads to a stronger understanding of treatment response & earlier insight into exacerbations to prevent uncessary hospitalizations…especially for people suffering from chronic respiratory diseases such as COPD & Ashtma. Some highlights of what we discussed: -How Jason got into Med-Tech -The roles & responsibilities that were pivotal for propelling his career to the Executive level -Making the transition from contributor to leader -How Jason manages the stress of Executive responsibilities & balances with other aspects of life -The difference between average & top performance, especially in Engineering -The future of Cybersecurity in the Medical Device industry ...and so much more!