The people and purpose behind Osteoboost
Founded by physicians, engineers, and entrepreneurs, we create innovative bone health solutions grounded in science and built for everyday life.
Our mission is simple: empower people to lead longer, stronger, and more active lives by safeguarding bone density.
Our first holistic bone health solution, Osteoboost, is FDA-cleared to treat osteopenia in postmenopausal women. This journey is just beginning, and we’re happy you’re here.
54 million Americans
affected by low bone mass
Half of all adults age 50 or older are at risk of breaking a bone and should be concerned about bone health.
1 in 2 women over 50
will break a bone due to osteoporosis
Osteoporotic fractures are responsible for more hospitalizations than heart attacks, strokes and breast cancer combined.
300,000 hip fractures
per year in the United States alone
One quarter end up in nursing homes and half never regain previous function.
Meet the team
Get to know the passionate leaders driving Osteoboost forward—from product and clinical innovation to engineering, operations, and patient experience.
Laura Yecies, MBA, MSFS
Chief Executive Officer & President
Serial entrepreneur, formerly CEO at SyncThink, Catch (acq. Apple), and SugarSync (acq. J2). Led successful brands at Check Point, Netscape, Yahoo. MBA from Harvard, MSFS Georgetown.
Michael Jaasma, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer and Osteoboost Co-Founder
Scientific and technical leader with 20+ years in medical device development. Former FDA Branch Chief and expert in orthopedic biomechanics, clinical trial design, and regulatory strategy.
Dr. Pamela M. Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, FACSM
Chief Medical Officer
Expert in women’s health, menopause, and longevity, member of the National Menopause Foundation Medical Advisory Board and a Trustee on the American College of Sports Medicine Board.
Priya Patel, JD
Chief Product Officer
Entrepreneur and product leader. Founder and CEO of Wellen (acq. by Osteoboost), a science-based osteoporosis exercise platform. Former Head of Product at Sesame. A.B. from Harvard, J.D. from Columbia.
Gabriel Griego
Head of Marketing
Seasoned sales, marketing, and commercialization leader. Track-record of successfully designing and executing go-to-market for consumer/medical products. Led marketing for PowerBar, Game Ready, and AlterG.
Daniel Beeler
VP Operations
Operational leader at scale, highly experienced with technical, regulatory, clinical, and commercial medical device development. Former CEO at Cardiospire and CTO at SyncThink and Metascrape.
Allison Wagda
VP Patient Marketing
Hands-on marketing leader with deep experience in brand, GTM, and demand generation. Formerly led marketing across health tech, SaaS, and infrastructure startups.
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Phil Houdek
VP Engineering & Manufacturing
Hardware and manufacturing leader with 30+ years of experience in product development. Led successful programs for Apple, FitBit, and TiVo.
Our Board of Directors
Meet the experienced advisors and investors guiding our mission to transform bone health through breakthrough science and innovation.
Laura Yecies, MBA, MSFS
Chief Executive Officer & President
Serial entrepreneur, formerly CEO at SyncThink, Catch (acq. Apple), and SugarSync (acq. J2). Led successful brands at Check Point, Netscape, Yahoo. MBA from Harvard, MSFS Georgetown.
Eric Meyer
Independent Board Member & Strategic Advisor
Board member and advisor to top health tech brands. Former exec behind Sonicare and OneTouch. Expert in go-to-market, consumer strategy, and VC fundraising.
Jeani Delagardelle
Co-founder & former Managing Director of New Leaf Venture Partners
Healthcare VC and medtech expert with 25+ years investing in and advising medical device companies. Former Boston Scientific executive. Serves on 20+ boards.
Ella Seitz
Partner at Esplanade Ventures
Healthcare investor and operator with experience across startups and Fortune 100 companies. Partner at Esplanade Ventures, Canada’s top digital health VC fund.
Dr. Sam Goldberger, MD, MBA
Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Ambit Health Ventures
Physician and healthcare investor. Partner at Ambit Health Ventures, focused on early-stage digital health innovation and improving care through technology.
Eran Steinberg
Board Member & Serial Entrepreneur
Serial entrepreneur with 5 successful exits. Early-stage investor and board member with 260+ patents. Holds MSc in Imaging Science and MS in Regulatory Science.
Kristin Gassick
Board Member & IT Expert
Tech leader with 20+ years of IT leadership experience. Former executive at VAI Resort, Sensei, and Enchantment Group. Expert in IT strategy and implementation.
The founders
Meet the physicians, scientists, and inventors behind Osteoboost—who led the early development and clinical research that paved the way for FDA clearance.
Dr. Dan Burnett, MD, MBA
Founder & CEO of Theranova and Osteoboost Co-Founder
Medical device innovator with 25+ years of experience. Founder and CEO of Theranova, a San Francisco incubator that has spun out 14 companies and raised over $250M. Inventor on 57 issued patents and 180+ pending worldwide.
Michael Jaasma, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer and Osteoboost Co-Founder
Scientific and technical leader with 20+ years in medical device development. Former FDA Branch Chief and expert in orthopedic biomechanics, clinical trial design, and regulatory strategy.
Dr. Shane Mangrum, MD
PM&R Physician and Osteoboost Co-Founder
Board-certified PM&R physician with expertise in musculoskeletal medicine, non-operative spine care, and rehabilitation. Practicing clinician at Polaris Spine & Neurosurgery Center.
