Albert was extremely efficient in quickly understanding our technology, and translating it into a concrete value proposition and business model for a strategic partner recruitment.
Dr. Dorit Arad, Chief Science Officer & Founder, MDSURE
Al Di Rienzo is one of the greatest visionaries I know that doesn't hesitate to put the effort behind a Big vision in the early stage, knowing the effort required to get over the hurdles from R&D to commercial success. I met Al at Blue Highway as we put a Dream Team together, which was comprised of top universities and companies to transform healthcare with radical innovation. Unfortunately, hospitals couldn't manage radical innovation, and the EHR mandates at the same time. However, we learned a lot about the efforts required to integrate hospitals into communities; how to overcome the probelm of "Who Pays;" and how to be persistent and patient for the right market timing for radical innovation. With healthcare problems now bigger than ever, and costs soaring, we look forward to working with Al and the Radicle Innovation team as we build out SmartStori-Health's novel nonlinear, predictive Artificial Intelligence-based platform - the Right way, with the Right partners, to reduce costs and save lives - starting at the Heat of what matters most, incluiding great relationships with great people like Al.
Joe Zagrobelny, Founder & CEO, SmartStori Health & Communications
We met Al in our pre-manufacture and seed phase, and even from our initial interactions, he has added tremendous value to PlenOptika's journey. On a variety of fronts- from feedback on pitches and negotiation tactics to warm introductions to key opinion leaders- his enthusiasm and desire to see you succeed is evident. His varied industry and angel experience affords him a wide network of contacts and diverse perspectives from which to draw critical insights about the ideal path to move forward. Having Al on your team gives you a leg up and a set of eyes to see through the full potential of your vision, and I would highly recommend working with him if you are committed to the full success of your venture.
Shivang Dave, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of PlenOptika, Inc.
I met Al many years ago as colleagues in the medical imaging industry. He was then a senior engineering executive and engineering manager, demonstrating deep expertise in the subject matter. All along, he showed top leadership qualities through alliances and partnerships. He is now extending the same ideas through the novel concept of creating organizations that link between academic research and the commercial world. Al first exemplified this novel initiative through Blue Highway, and now through Radicle Innovation, creating a powerful concept that’s far more effective than the traditional academic Technology Transfer model. By identifying the path to commercialization for novel academic research, raising high risk early commercial funds to tackle novel research for commercialization, and forming key commercial strategic alliances conducive to start at the research stage, and go all the way to money making enterprises, Al has raised the bar, and has created an academic, innovation-based, economic engine.
Raul A. Brauner, Chief Executive Officer & Cofounder, Bio-Tree Systems, Inc.
I have had the opportunity to work with Al Di Rienzo in two distinct settings. I turned to him as an expert in his field to turn an idea into a company, I was very happy with his insight and the team that he brought forward to speak with me. He seemed like a knowledgeable, kind, trustworthy, collaborative individual, and when presented with the opportunity, I decided to reach out to him and work closely with him on two personal projects in academia. Al has a wealth of knowledge, passion, patience and commitment, which I have observed first hand, and I am very pleased with the experience of working with him. I would, and have highly recommended Al to collaborators, friends and family, not only because of what he can bring to the table as an expert in his field, but because of who he is as a person.
Jose H. Flores-Arredondo, M.D., Researcher, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
I will say that Al Di Rienzo is a treasured friend and one of the nicest people I have ever met. I have worked with him on a variety of projects and in every one of a very diverse group of settings, Al was on the mark, kind, and deft at aligning startups with opportunities. While I can’t yet mention the stealth startup of ours he helped, I can say that his assistance made all of the difference and that startup is well on its way to FDA 510k submission. Al is a first-class, trustworthy and energetic mentor and advisor to medical startups. He has a broad network of helpful folks to call upon – a network I’m proud to be a part of. You cannot go wrong with Al.
Greg Kovacs, PhD., Stanford University Professor, IEEE and AIMBE Fellow, Co-Founder, Cepheid
Al has been an instrumental advisor, expert and technical leader as we maneuver uncharted territory, integrating Ultra-Wide Band technology into a remote monitoring system. Al has provided unprecedented insight and guidance, market knowledge, technical expertise and important introductions for our business. He is one of the most talented yet humble people I have ever had the pleasure of working with, and he remains a trusted member of our board of advisors. I highly recommend working with Al, and consider it a unique and valuable opportunity.
Michael Stanfield, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Intersections Inc.
Al has been a trusted mentor & advisor at Abram Scientific since its inception, and has guided us every step of the way to transform a simple idea we had into a product that can revolutionize our target market. His technical guidance and business insights in taking a concept from an idea to a commercially viable value proposition is unparalleled in the industry. His ability to think out-of-the-box, while staying updated on the market and leveraging his industry connections, would be invaluable to anyone looking to launch or commercialize a concept to market. Last but not least, his down-to-earth humble demeanor and ability to work by your side as a colleague made our engagement experience all the more enjoyable and fruitful. I would highly recommend entrepreneurs and industry professionals to engage with Al and his team at Radicle Innovation for a world-class experience!
Edward F. Brennan, Chief Executive Officer, Abram Scientific
