Meet the team
Ted Torphy
BSc, Ph.D, CTO Biomotiv, Ex Global Head of External Innovation, J&J
Board Member & Investor
Ted has a distinguished career in healthcare innovation, bridging the gap between small and large corporations. With his global executive network, Ted, as a board member and investor, helps with identifying and initiating corporate opportunities.
Justin Ayles
Lead Interface Developer
Justin led the Web build ensuring our website looks fantastic and works brilliantly.
Dr. Rosalba Courtney
DO, Ph.D, RMIT University; Owner, Breathing Therapy Clinic, Sydney
Adviser
Rosalba, with over 35 years of clinical practice, has an international reputation as an expert on breathing therapies. She has a research doctorate in breathing science. Her knowledge is used in the design of BreatheSimple’s breath training courses.
Kyle Goldschmidt
MBA, Ph.D, Asst. Professor, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis
Co-founder
Kyle’s math skills develop advanced data analytics for the company. He is also a co-founder and a co-inventor on patents.
Judy Powers
Technical Lead
Judy brings many years of advanced software experience to the dark art of programming the breathesimple apps.
Jack Kaplan
Advisor
Jack, with a career of starting and building several companies, acts as a calming mentor to our hyper-active CEO. He is also a co-inventor on a key patent.
Dr. Anthony Warren
Professor of Entrepreneurship, WU/TU Vienna
CEO
Tony, co-founder and investor, built the company using a virtual business model accessing leading experts from around the world on an as-need basis. He is also an inventor on several patents.
Jamie Warren
CTO
Jamie, from the earliest days of the company, makes sure we use the best technology to build a stable and flexible software architecture.
Charles Smith
Technical Architect
Chuck is responsible for building and maintaining our secure, HIPAA compliant, cloud-based database and API.
Matt Michaux
MBA, Founder, Hustle Fitness
Co-founder
Matt is a co-founder, erstwhile operations manager and a shareholder, always ready for new idea sessions.
Philippe Hauozi
MD, Professor of Medicine, Hershey Medical Center
Adviser
Philippe, with his internationally recognized clinical and research history in the neurophysiology of dysfunctional breathing, helps us understand the role of neuroplasticity in breathing control.
Mike Desiderio
BS, Global Client Executive at Ernst & Young, Healthcare Sector
Adviser
Mike’s career encompasses executive roles in both global corporations and start-ups. As a board member and investor, he brings his unique experiences and global network to our corporate partnering activities.
William Popik
MD, Ex-CMO Aetna
Board Member & Investor
Bill is chairman of the board and an early investor. His experience in medical practice coupled with a deep knowledge of the healthcare sector guides the company through its arcane complexities. And he brings discipline to our corporate governance.
Barry Gross
SVP, Partner 1792 W.A. & Senior Portfolio Manager, RJFS
Adviser & Investor
Barry, an early investor, applies his many years of financial management and private equity experience to advise the board on financing strategy.
Marc Benton
MD, FCCP, FAASM, Partner, Atlantic Sleep & Pulmonary Associates at Summit Medical Group
Adviser
Marc specializes in sleep problems. He advises the company on the latest therapeutic practices, and designs and manages our clinical programs in this field.
Paul Buckley
BS in Biomedical Sciences and Systems Engineering, RPI
Lead algorithm developer
Paul has over 30 Years heading complex systems development with a focus on physiological data analyses and algorithm development. His magic churns away in the heart of all BreatheSimple apps.
