On this episode of Power and Impact we sit down with Venk Varadan, co-founder and CEO of Nanowear, to uncover the inspiring journey behind one of the most innovative startups in digital health. From his academic roots in biomedical engineering and chemistry to working on Wall Street.
You'll learn how Nanowear's flagship product, Simple Sense, evolved from a concept to an FDA-cleared wearable that captures millions of biometric data points — from EKGs and lung sounds to continuous, cuffless blood pressure. Venk discusses how the company strategically chose the clinical route over consumer wearables, the rigorous FDA process, and why early diagnosis of conditions like hypertension and sleep apnea could save lives and billions in healthcare costs.
