Chris Villongco
FounderHead of Technology / CTO at Vektor Medical
San Diego, California, United States
FoundedVektor Medical
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About
Chris Villongco is Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder of Vektor Medical, Inc. He holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering specializing in computational modeling of cardiac physiology, with a focus on patient-specific (digital twin) modeling of cardiac arrhythmias, and has a background in mechanical engineering. His work applies engineering and AI methods to develop medical technologies intended to improve patient outcomes, accelerate clinical workflows, and reduce healthcare costs.
Head of Technology / CTO at Vektor Medical
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Experience
- Vektor Medical, Inc.Chief Technology Officer & Co-foundercurrent2018 — presentGreater San Diego Area
- Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryVisiting Scientist/Professional2015 — 2018Livermore, CA
- Depts. of Medicine and Bioengineering, UCSDPostdoctoral Researcher2015 — 2017San Diego, CA
- Dept. of Bioengineering, UCSDPhD Candidate (Specialization in multi-scale biology)2010 — 2015La Jolla, CA
- Department of Bioengineering, UCSDMS Candidate2008 — 2010San Diego, CA
- Peak SurgicalManufacturing and Operations Intern2008Palo Alto, CA
- Peak SurgicalResearch and Development Intern2006 — 2008Palo Alto, CA
Skills & more
Biomedical Engineering20Clinical Research10Biomaterials7Matlab13Biotechnology5Research9Bioengineering7Design Control3Solidworks3R&D10Medical Devices3Data Analysis6
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Villongco?
- Chris Villongco is Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder of Vektor Medical, Inc. He holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering specializing in computational modeling of cardiac physiology, with a focus on patient-specific (digital twin) modeling of cardiac arrhythmias, and has a background in mechanical engineering. His work applies engineering and AI methods to develop medical technologies intended to improve patient outcomes, accelerate clinical workflows, and reduce healthcare costs.
- Where does Chris Villongco work?
- Chris Villongco is Head of Technology / CTO of Vektor Medical.
- What companies did Chris Villongco found?
- Chris Villongco founded Vektor Medical.
- Where did Chris Villongco go to school?
- Chris Villongco studied at UC San Diego (PhD, Bioengineering); Santa Clara University (B.S., Mechanical Engineering); St. Ignatius College Preparatory.
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UC San Diego mafia235
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Santa Clara University mafia82
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Jim BentonBSCFounded Adapt +3Jack JiaMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded Trusper +1Praveen MandalBachelor's DegreeFounded Joules AI +1Theo NasserBachelor of ScienceFounded Right Hand +1Kurt BuschMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded Syntiant +1Samir KajiMBAFounded Allocate +1
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St. Ignatius College Preparatory mafia2
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Also attended UC San Diego577
Elad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalMark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront VenturesChester NgGeneral Partner at AtomicBirgitteInvestor at InvestinorHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesFreya Svedberg-KeatingInvestor at Medicxi
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Viviana FagaGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesKirsten MelloPartner + Chief Financial Officer at Menlo VenturesRasmus AreskougInvestor at DN CapitalJohn TorreyVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupTim HaleyCo-Founder at Redpoint VenturesSarah LucasManaging General Partner at Lucas Venture Group
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Matthew CuetoVice President at Fin CapitalTripp JonesInvestor at Uncork CapitalJosh AnagnostouInvestor at Sorenson VenturesHenry BuckinghamVice President at Unusual VenturesAndrew FerreroVice President at Align VenturesJohnny PerkinsAnalyst at WP Global Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Vektor Medical, Inc.3
Also worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory43
Martin CasadoGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzAndrew WilliamsonManaging Partner at Cambridge Innovation CapitalAlexander FangManaging Partner at Entrada VenturesKaren Roter DavisManaging Partner at Entrada VenturesAaron SistoPartner at First Spark Ventures, LlcDr. Kelly Ann RossAdvisor at The First Thirty
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Also worked at Depts. of Medicine and Bioengineering, UCSD156
Keerthi NalabotuInvestor at True VenturesVignesh RavikumarInvestor at Sierra VenturesAnne GheriniChief Marketing Officer at Sierra VenturesRachel Tsunemoto Hislop, PhDPrincipal, Director of Research at Two Bear CapitalMaia HightowerInvestor at EPIC VENTURESXuhui ShaoPartner at Foothill Ventures
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