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John Sperzel

Doer · DISC type sd
CEO and Board Member at Vivid Dx
📍 Greater Boston, United States

John Sperzel is the CEO of Vivid Dx, a precision diagnostics company, and brings over three decades of leadership in the healthcare sector from roles at T2 Biosystems and Chembio Diagnostics. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Plymouth State University and serves on multiple boards, including the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).

As a heart transplant and sepsis survivor, John is a passionate advocate for advancing life-saving medical technologies. He is a best-selling author and inspirational speaker, sharing his personal health journey and lessons on resilience in his book, "Courage: Powerful Lessons in Leadership, Strength, and the Will to Succeed. "

After receiving a life-saving heart transplant, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the U. S. national organ transplant network, directly influencing the system that saved him.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
CEO and Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Boston, United States
Personality Overview

How John shows up

Fast-paced
Risk-Accepting
Strategic Planner

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics John cares about

Precision Diagnostics
As CEO of Vivid Dx and former CEO of T2 Biosystems, his career is focused on developing rapid, culture-free diagnostic platforms to improve patient outcomes.
Organ Transplantation
A heart transplant recipient, he is a vocal advocate and serves on the Board of Directors for the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).
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Career

Work history

7-2025
CEO and Board Member
Vivid Dx
7-2025
Member Board of Directors
Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN)
6-2025
Member Board of Directors
Coagulo Medical Technologies, Inc.
1-2020 - 3-2025
Chairman and CEO
T2 Biosystems
3-2014 - 1-2020
CEO and Board Member
Chembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc. (now Biosynex)
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1983 - 1986
Bachelor of Science - BS
Plymouth State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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