Today we’re talking to Asaf Toker, CEO at Matricelf ; and we discuss how their biogarage will one day allow parapolegic people to walk again; how being a physician and entrepreneur are really the same thing; and why it’s critical to be a team member when you’re the boss.
All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
About Asaf Toker:
Dr. Toker is a seasoned CEO with a proven track record in the biotechnology and healthcare industries. He possesses strong business development skills with prior experience in medical devices, R&D, and Life Sciences. Dr. Toker is a pediatrician and also has a degree in Health Systems Management and MSc in Biotechnology Engineering from Ben Gurion University of the Negev.
Dr Toker served in several executive positions in the private and public healthcare system and served as a director in several biotechnology and medical device companies.
About Matricelf:
Matricelf is a pioneering biotechnology company developing a platform for autologous matrix and cells implants for a wide range of medical conditions. The company was established in 2019 by Professor Tal Dvir of the Laboratory for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine from Tel Aviv University. Our patented technology is a product of eight years of research and $12 million in grants.
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