We’re on a mission to transform healthcare with AI

artificial intelligence AI point of care ultrasound

Caption Health was founded on a simple but powerful concept: use technology to emulate the expertise of highly trained medical experts and put that ability into the hands of every care provider. We’re led by a team of best-in-class entrepreneurs, engineers, and clinicians who are committed to empowering healthcare providers with new capabilities using AI.

Democratizing access to high-quality medical imaging

One of as few as 20 Breakthrough Devices ever cleared or approved by the FDA.

Granted landmark FDA marketing authorization via the De Novo regulatory pathway for novel technologies.

Granted expedited FDA 510(k) clearance to aid frontline healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19.

Winner of Fierce Medtech’s Fierce 15 and CB Insights’ Digital Health 150 and AI 100 awards.

sonographer scanning artificial intelligence point of care ultrasound

A unique methodology to deliver transformational AI

Capture expert skill

Our proprietary protocols enable us to efficiently collect algorithm training data from expert clinicians and healthcare institutions.

Develop novel algorithms

Our team includes experts in applying deep neural networks to capture advanced clinical skills, enabling fast iteration for algorithm development.

Deliver impactful products

Our deep understanding of clinicians allows us to frame our AI algorithms with intuitive user interfaces that fit into clinical workflow.

Leadership

Steve Cashman

President & CEO

Steve Cashman

President & CEO

Steve’s vision is to bring ultrasound to the forefront of the patient journey and revolutionize healthcare with early and accurate diagnosis through AI-based imaging. He is passionate about using technology to transform the patient experience and increase access to high-quality, affordable healthcare. Prior to leading Caption Health, Steve was CCO at InTouch Health (acquired by Teladoc), where he oversaw domestic and global sales, as well as product, marketing, customer service, and clinical services. Steve is actively engaged in the business startup community, is an angel investor, and is on the Board of Stowe Mission.

Kilian Koepsell, PhD

Chief Technology Officer & Founder

Kilian Koepsell, PhD

Chief Technology Officer & Founder

Kilian founded Caption Health to create products that positively impact the lives of billions of people. As a research scientist and entrepreneur, he focuses on using deep learning to solve critical problems in healthcare. Prior to Caption Health, Kilian developed computational models of visual processing in both biological and artificial neural networks at UC Berkeley and was a founding member of IQ Engines.

Randolph Martin, MD, FACC, FASE, FESC

Chief Medical Officer

Randolph Martin, MD, FACC, FASE, FESC

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Martin is an accomplished world renowned academic cardiologist who was a pioneer in noninvasive cardiology, and the role of ultrasound in cardiovascular diagnostics. He held faculty and clinical positions at many prestigious universities—including Stanford, University of Virginia, Mayo Clinic and Emory University Medical School where he was both Associate Dean and Director of Noninvasive Cardiology. Dr. Martin is a past president of the American Society of Echocardiography and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography, and the European Society of Cardiology. He is also a prolific academician, with more than 200 publications. Dr. Martin also served as chief Medical Correspondent for Cox Communications and has received multiple Emmy nominations and awards including the recipient of the American Heart Association’s Howard L. Lewis Lifetime Achievement Award for Health Reporting.

Ainslie Mayberry

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer

Ainslie Mayberry

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer

Ainslie brings a unique perspective to the world of finance and operations. A transplanted Kiwi, she has worked in multiple startups driving the transitionary phases from Series A through Series C, across multiple disciplines, while solving the critical issues and blockers to commercialize and bring products to market. Her background in a broad range of verticals—including digital health, mobile health, SAAS, and AI—enables creative thinking through various business models to optimize go-to-market strategy. She was most recently CFO of Ginger, a behavioral health company.

Yngvil Thomas, MSc

Head of Medical Affairs & Clinical Development

Yngvil Thomas, MSc

Head of Medical Affairs & Clinical Development

Originally from Norway, Yngvil brings more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry to Caption Health. Prior to joining Caption Health in 2017, Yngvil worked at Photocure where she designed and executed multiple pivotal clinical trials for a drug-device combination product that formed the basis for regulatory approval in both the US and EU. She also played an integral role in building a commercial organization in the US. Yngvil is a respected clinical scientist with excellent analytical and leadership skills.

Sam Surette

Head of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance

Sam Surette

Head of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance

Sam spent four years as a reviewer at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the Division of Cardiovascular Devices, where he reviewed IDEs, 510(k)s, PMAs, and other submissions for cardiac electrophysiology devices, including the first FDA approval of a professional-use automated external defibrillator.

Matthew Self

Head of Engineering

Matthew Self

Head of Engineering

An engineer with a mission, Matthew is constantly looking to create technology that makes a huge impact. He has over 20 years’ experience at industry-leading companies like Box and Oracle, where the he was the VP of software and CRM development. At Caption Health, Matthew is bringing his expertise in engineering and his passion for solving big technical problems to healthcare.

Prachi Kothavade

Head of Operations & Customer Support

Prachi Kothavade

Head of Operations & Customer Support

A seasoned leader with an impulse for innovation and customer satisfaction, Prachi’s passion is all about helping people, teams, and organizations figure out where they are, where they want to be, and help them get there. She brings over 13 years of experience in managing diverse business functions and operations that includes COO at Imorgon and leadership roles at Ciitizen and Philips. At Caption Health, Prachi brings her unique technical and leadership skills coupled with her customer-centric approach to manage Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Implementation, and Support.

Shara Senior

Head of Product

Shara Senior

Head of Product

Shara brings over twelve years of healthcare product management and marketing experience to Caption Health. Her expertise includes new product development for mature and emerging markets, as well as strategy development and commercialization. Shara has experience in a range of companies, from Philips, where she launched several novel healthcare products to Ascension Health, the largest non-profit hospital system in the U.S.

Betsy Klein

Head of Marketing

Betsy Klein

Head of Marketing

Betsy has over 20 years of experience leading commercialization and marketing for innovative healthcare products. She was a senior commercial leader at Pfizer and Proteus Digital Health, and has launched and managed products across the US and global markets. Betsy is passionate about improving patient care through the application of new technologies.

Chris Larsen

Head of Sales

Chris Larsen

Head of Sales

Chris has over 25 years of experience in pioneering healthcare technologies and is deeply committed to helping more patients through innovative software. Coming from key leadership roles in companies such as Boston Scientific, Acclarent, Guidant and MDsave, Chris knows that true partnership is critical to enhance access to care.

David Adams, ACS, RCS, RDCS, FASE

Advisor

David Adams, ACS, RCS, RDCS, FASE

Advisor

David is a Cardiac Sonographer Emeritus after working for 38 years at Duke University Medical Center. He retired in 2016 to pursue global medical missions, an area he feels passionate about. David recently received the ASE Distinguished Sonographer Teacher Award and the first ASE Sonographer Lifetime Achievement Award. Author and co-author of over 140 articles and book chapters, David is known worldwide for his insightful and humorous lecturing style. In 2016, The American Society of Echo started the annual Adams Global Service Award in his name. David has worked as a consultant for many major ultrasound companies including Caption Health for the past 5+ years.