About Us

Our Vision, Mission, Values & Team

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Our Vision

We envision a world where personalized and accessible healthcare transforms lives through the power of bioelectronic medicine. As a leader in wearable neurostimulation, Spark Biomedical connects groundbreaking science with real-world applications across mental health, women’s health, hemostasis, and pediatrics. In collaboration with patients, providers, and researchers, we are setting new standards for care and well-being.

Our Mission

At Spark Biomedical, our mission is to transform healthcare by advancing bioelectronic medicine through pioneering wearable neurostimulation solutions. We aim to address critical needs in mental health, women’s health, hemostasis, and pediatrics, providing safe, effective alternatives to traditional therapies. By empowering healthcare providers and researchers with innovative technology, we are committed to elevating patient outcomes and building a healthier, more resilient future.

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Our Values

We Work Boldly & With Agility

We believe it takes a bold spirit and determination to tackle an epidemic like opioid addiction. So, we fearlessly step out of our comfort zone every day to challenge the status quo and turn theories and ideas into real, life-changing solutions. We’re ambitious, adventurous, and action takers. 

It’s important to all those we serve to maintain momentum. So, we clear the path of bureaucracy, and sprint through red tape like a finish line. We understand when it’s important to pivot and when to stick the landing.

We Grow Responsibly

We care deeply for our customers, our people and our ideas, and respect the investments made in our company. While we move boldly, we also thoughtfully regard the science, data, and regulations that guide us and are good stewards of the dollars that fuel our work. We provide a safe place for talent, relationships, and solutions to grow so that the whole world can benefit from them.

We Burn Brighter Together

We believe every team member, partner, and customer has a Spark of genius to share. It’s our job to combine our individual sparks and kindle them to ignite bolder and brighter ideas that improve more lives. So, we suspend judgment, listen carefully, collaborate, and transcend politics to ensure no spark is left behind.

Building a Better Way Forward

Discover how our clinical trials are shaping the future of treatment. Visit our Neuroscience Page to learn more.

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Our Team

Founders

Daniel Powell

President & Chief Executive Officer

Alejandro Covalin, PhD

Chief Technology Officer

Navid Khodaparast, PhD

Chief Science Officer

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A Reputable Revolution

Spark Biomedical and our wearable neurostimulation solutions are designed and developed leveraging a combined 300 years of medical device expertise.

Our second-generation FDA-cleared product for opioid withdrawal, Sparrow Ascent, is on market and saving lives every day.

We're forging new paths to unleash the power of wearable neurostimulation in additional indications with more than 16 ongoing clinical trials, 10 patents issued, and 11 patents pending.