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ABOUT PROMPTUS

Rethinking Healthcare Innovation

Healthcare startups don’t fail because of bad technology, they fail because of broken structures and strategies. Traditional venture models are slow, risky, and capital-intensive, leaving too many life-saving innovations stuck in labs.

Promptus was built to change that. We are a venture studio dedicated to accelerating healthcare technologies through a disciplined, operator-led model that reduces risk, shortens timelines, and ensures breakthrough innovations reach the patients who need them most.

Our Leadership Team

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Gary Graham

Executive Chairman
With over 40 years of financial management experience, Gary has led more than 200 financings across multiple sectors. A U.S. Army veteran, he brings deep expertise in capital strategy, governance, and operational leadership.
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Chris Franks

President & CEO
Chris has spent 17+ years guiding high-growth companies from idea to exit, building a reputation for turning vision into execution. A 6x Ironman triathlete, he brings the same discipline and endurance to leading Promptus’ mission.
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Patrick McCain

Chief Operating Officer
Patrick is a proven innovator in medical devices, with 6 FDA 510(k) clearances, involvement in more than 15 health-related patents, and two successful exits including an IPO. He leads the technical and regulatory execution behind Promptus’ Expedited Innovation Platform.

Our Advisors

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Dr. M. Kim Saxton

University at Buffalo
Expert in marketing strategy and innovation commercialization, Dr. Saxton brings academic rigor and market insight to Promptus’ approach.
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Dr. Todd Saxton

University at Buffalo
Specialist in venture strategy and entrepreneurial ecosystems, Dr. Saxton advises on how to scale healthcare innovation within complex markets.
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Dr. Benjamin Sanchez Terrones

University of Illinois Chicago
An expert in sensors, wearables, and consumer/medical devices, Dr. Sanchez Terrones provides technical and product development guidance to ensure innovations are clinically impactful and commercially viable.

Our Commitment

Promptus is on a mission to bring 100 meaningful health innovations to market in the next decade. By combining financial expertise, operational discipline, and regulatory know-how with world-class advisors, we’re building what saves lives.