Otolith Labs

Solving Vertigo

Otolith Labs is pioneering the first medical wearable for the treatment of chronic vertigo, a symptom experienced by 11.6 million Americans. Otolith’s patented non-invasive head-worn technology uses precisely tuned vibrations to interact with the motion sensors in the inner ear, mitigating the symptoms of vertigo. This novel technology continues to be validated by several clinical studies: independent university studies, partner and company sponsored.

 

About Us

Years In The Making

Otolith Labs was founded in 2015 by Sam Owen. Shortly after founding the company, Otolith Labs was accepted into the Halcyon incubator, a startup incubator focused on scalable and sustainable ventures which have a positive impact. In 2016, Otolith conducted its first clinical study and in 2018, Land Rover Jaguar validated the technology in the treatment of Motion Sickness. In 2020, Otolith won the Ignite the Night competition at CES and prestigious NASA iTech Prize.

Otolith Labs is backed by experienced medical investors, including several Ear, Nose and Throat Doctors. The company is based in Washington, D.C.

“Otolith Labs was founded to help the 11.6 million Americans who have chronic difficulties relating to balance and vertigo with simple, non-invasive technology. We are committed to solving this common health challenge.

Sam Owen

Founder & CEO

Leadership

Leadership
Team

Sam Owen

Sam Owen

Founder & CEO

Kevin Franck, Ph.D.

Kevin Franck, Ph.D.

Chief Clinical Officer

Didier Depireux, Ph.D.

Didier Depireux, Ph.D.

Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder

Dan Wagner

Dan Wagner

Chief Commercial Officer & Chief Operating Officer

Jon Akers

Jon Akers

Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder

Tom Hardart

Tom Hardart

Chief Business Officer & Co-Founder

Jack Daggitt

Jack Daggitt

Executive Advisor & Co-Founder

Raphael Michel

Raphael Michel

Independent Board Member

Medical Advisory Board

Medical Advisory Board

Michael E. Hoffer, MD

Michael E. Hoffer, MD

University of Miami

Jeffrey D. Sharon, MD

Jeffrey D. Sharon, MD

University of California San Francisco

Kristen K. Steenerson, MD

Kristen K. Steenerson, MD

Stanford University

Steven J. Eliades, MD, PhD

Steven J. Eliades, MD, PhD

Duke University

Hinrich Staecker, MD, PhD

Hinrich Staecker, MD, PhD

The University of Kansas

Shin Beh, MD, FAAN, FAHS

Shin Beh, MD, FAAN, FAHS

Beh Center For Vestibular & Migraine Disorders

Join Us

Otolith Labs believes the strength of our company lies with our team of hardworking talent in the scientific, engineering, and business development spaces. We strive to work with a diverse group of people, with different backgrounds, thinking, and skills, to create an environment where innovation thrives. Our team is committed to helping mitigate the effects of vertigo because we understand the difficulties suffered and the future we can help shape.

Collaborative Community

Collaborative Community

We work together and support one another to foster a culture where creativity and innovation flourish.

Cutting-Edge  Thinking

Cutting-Edge Thinking

Through years of research and development, we are pioneering the first wearable medical device to treat vertigo.

Creating Life-Changing Solutions

Creating Life-Changing Solutions

Our team is passionate and sincere about developing a product that will improve millions of lives.

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