About
Michael Wang is the founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Inspiren, a healthcare technology company whose product AUGi, a wall-mounted AI sensing system for patient safety, has received an Edison Award, Fast Company's Innovation by Design Award, and recognition among Time Magazine's Best Inventions. Previously a clinician at New York-Presbyterian Hospital with experience in cardiothoracic surgery and patient care, he authored the book "The Nurse's Guide to Innovation." He studied at Oxford College of Emory University and holds advanced degrees from Columbia University.
Founder & Chief Clinical Officer at Inspiren
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Inspiren's investors · 8
AvenirNew York · since 2025Avenir Growth CapitalNew YorkInsight PartnersNew York · $120M – $350M checks · since 2025Primary Venture PartnersNew York · $1M – $3M checks · since 2025Scale Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $5M – $25M checks · since 2025Story VenturesNew York · $100K – $1M checks · since 2025Studio VCNew York · $400K checks · since 2025Third PrimeNew York · $500K – $2M checks · since 2025
Experience
- InspirenFounder/Chief Clinical Officercurrent2016 — presentBrooklyn, New York, United States
- NewYork-Presbyterian HospitalClinician2012 — 2018
- United States Army Special Operations CommandCaptain2004 — 2011
Skills & more
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Wang?
- Michael Wang is the founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Inspiren, a healthcare technology company whose product AUGi, a wall-mounted AI sensing system for patient safety, has received an Edison Award, Fast Company's Innovation by Design Award, and recognition among Time Magazine's Best Inventions. Previously a clinician at New York-Presbyterian Hospital with experience in cardiothoracic surgery and patient care, he authored the book "The Nurse's Guide to Innovation." He studied at Oxford College of Emory University and holds advanced degrees from Columbia University.
- Where does Michael Wang work?
- Michael Wang is Founder & Chief Clinical Officer of Inspiren.
- What companies did Michael Wang found?
- Michael Wang founded Inspiren.
- Where did Michael Wang go to school?
- Michael Wang studied at Emory University (Bachelor's degree, Biology/Sociology/Middle Eastern Studies); Columbia University (Cardiothoracic Surgery/Acute Care); United States Army Schools & Centers (Special Forces Training).
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Shared employers
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Also worked at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital17
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