Millions of people suffer from sleep apnea every single night. We will not rest until they sleep peacefully.

We Keep People Breathing

• Steve Kent

  Founder & CEO

  A lifelong inventor and entrepreneur, Steve has developed cutting edge technology from an early age. From his first advanced electronics patent at age 16, to inventing and hand building devices for the CIA and some of the largest medical device companies in the world; Steve took every opportunity to become an expert engineer and entrepreneur. After inventing Invicta Medical’s core technology, he founded the company in 2013 to impact millions of lives with advanced medical technology. As the CEO of Invicta Medical, Steve drives Invicta’s strategy and vision to reinvent the sleep technology industry.

• Nancy Gallo

  Chief Operating Officer

  Nancy is a seasoned Medical Device Executive with 25 years experience in delivering products and making companies happen including the areas of product development, regulatory affairs, pilot production, clinical strategy and operations, quality assurance, post-launch activities and manufacturing. Both a Mechanical Engineer and MBA, Nancy is currently responsible for the overall regulatory plan and execution, as well as organizational strategy. Previous to Invicta, Nancy spent 3 years as SVP of Regulatory at Outset Medical, leading multiple clearances. In addition, Nancy has worked with a large variety of Silicon Valley medical device companies, successfully delivering products through the PMA pathway (Asthmatx), the De Novo pathway (NeoTract) and multiple 510(k)s.

• Chris Mora

  VP Development & Finance

  Chris brings a broad range of international experience in building successful companies. As a founding team member of Invicta, he manages the ongoing execution of strategic business goals, including partnerships, business plans, legal negotiations, fundraising, and talent recruitment. Previously, Chris built a retail business in China and managed two Grammy nominated performing artists.

• Walter Stevens

  VP Engineering

  Walter brings over 20 years' experience in medical device R&D and product development. He has successfully developed products from early clinical use through commercialization including electromechanical equipment, disposables, and implants.  Prior to Invicta, Walter headed R&D at Outset Medical and led the development of a consumer-oriented, Wi-Fi enabled dialysis machine specifically designed for patient use in the home - taking that product from prototype through pilot and then full-scale manufacturing. Walter held management positions at Covidien and VNUS, leading the development of several energy-based products for treating chronic venous disease and deep vein thrombosis. Walter was also part of Restore Medical, which developed the Pillar implant to treat snoring. Walter holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Aeronautics & Astronautics from Stanford.