Gary Fudge
Chairman of the Board
A resident of Newport Beach and a Trustee of the Fudge Family Foundation. He is the founder of Automotive.com, which sold in 2005 for a nine-figure sum. Fudge has previously worked as the CFO of a public company, where he was responsible for handling all the banking, taxes, audits, and SCC reporting, managing the financial operations and budgeting of the organization. Additionally, he has served as the CEO of a private company and has extensive experience in leveraged buyouts. Read More
A director at Hoag Foundation and a benefactor of Hoag Hospital. He contributed to the Fudge Family Birthing Suites and Fudge Family Rehab Center. Has a B.S. in Physics from Indiana University, an M.S. in Engineering from Princeton University, and an MBA in Finance from American University.
Matthew Nuñez
CEO and Director, MUSE Microscopy, Inc.
Currently serves as the CEO and Director of MUSE Microscopy, Inc. A seasoned technology entrepreneur and executive with more than 25 years of experience in bringing new products and concepts to commercial markets. He has special expertise in biomarker discovery and development and has been recognized as an innovator in a scientific journal for innovations in biomarker discovery based in systems biology. He co-founded Liquid Biosciences, which focuses on advanced evolutionary computing and forms of AI and bioinformatics tools and is highly proficient in complex mechanical engineering. Read More
He has established a commercial partnership with the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Translational Medicine and has developed one of the world’s first multi-omic biomarker discovery laboratories. His work has resulted in novel discoveries in oncology, autoimmune disease, drug response companion diagnostics, as well as kidney and liver disease. This has led to a current development partnership with Mayo Clinic.
A named inventor in several technologies and has been granted US patents in drug response to the TNF Class of drugs, which is the second largest in the world. Matthew has served on public and private company boards, held numerous C-suite roles, and is a multi-time founder. Overall, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
Larry Dentice
President and Director, MUSE Microscopy, Inc.
Currently serves as the President and Director of MUSE Microscopy, Inc. In these commercialization roles he oversees the distribution of diagnostic and imaging platforms. Over 40 years of experience in the diagnostics imaging field, as a senior healthcare executive with proven expertise and experience in engineering, service, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and business operations. Read More
He has worked for several Fortune 500 companies in the past, including GE Healthcare where he was a member of the engineering teams responsible for developing and servicing of CT, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine products, this allowed him to advance into management positions at GE. Dentice also worked at Philips Medical Systems, where he was responsible for the $4B imaging product portfolio, marketing, commercialization, sales, service, applications, and dealer networks. In addition, he served as the SVP and General Manager for the $3B medical imaging business at Toshiba America Medical Systems/Canon Medical Systems. This role included overseeing operations, engineering, product portfolio development, finance, marketing, HR, sales, and service. He was also the President of the imaging division at Esaote, where he was responsible for operations, finance, marketing, sales, and dealer network of the ultrasound and MR product portfolio.
Furthermore, he has held positions and board seats for the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), a division of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and Phillips/ De Lage Landen finance board member.
Darin Nelson
Advisor & Director
Began his career in Veterinary Medicine in 1986 as a sales rep for a Veterinary Diagnostic Lab company in New York. From there later transitioned to a sales management role for another Veterinary Laboratory in Southern California in 1991. The company was acquired by VCA in 1994. Over the next several years VCA rolled up numerous Laboratories. Read More
In 1996 became Antech Diagnostics VP of Sales and Marketing. In 2000 became Senior VP of Business Development for VCA acquiring more than 500 animal hospitals and other companies through 2012. From 2012-1015 joined Trupanion as Senior Vice President. Then in 2015 joined Thrive Pet Healthcare as Executive VP and led the growth of that company acquiring another 250 animal hospitals and other businesses leading to a recap valued at more than 2.6 billion in the process creating more than 1.5 billion dollars for shareholders. Currently work at Thrive supporting both business development and other important functions.
Yanbin (Eric) Qiang
Yanbin (Eric) Qiang is a distinguished leader in the medical device and medical product distribution sector in Mainland China. He earned a degree in Business Administration from Hangzhou Dianzi University, which laid the groundwork for his extensive 30-year journey in the medical industry. Read More
Specializing in holistic brand marketing and strategic positioning, he has used his steadfast approach to marketing to distinguish himself and his company in the competitive landscape. His unique strategies empower his team and company to thrive, demonstrating exceptional market development capabilities under his leadership, ensuring sustained growth and profitability in this challenging industry. Eric’s marketing strategies are creative and attuned to the rapidly evolving healthcare market in Mainland China. He anticipates trends, strategically positions his company, and maintains its leading position by representing market-leading OEMs and globally recognized brands as the preferred distribution and marketing partners in Mainland China. His team-building approach encourages a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, enabling his team to swiftly adapt to market demand and consistently meet or exceed client expectations. Beyond market growth, Eric has set high standards for customer service and product quality. His vision emphasizes a customer-centric approach, prioritizing long-term relationships and exceptional value delivery. This approach has secured his company’s leadership role and strengthened its reputation as a trusted partner in delivering advanced, reliable medical solutions. In summary, Yanbin (Eric) Qiang’s leadership is marked by inspiring and driving his team toward collaborative excellence, adapting to market needs, and implementing innovative marketing strategies. His company maintains its competitive edge in Mainland China’s medical device and product distribution market by being the preferred partner for leading OEMs and global brands.