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Paul LaViolette

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Chairman at SpectraWAVE, Inc.
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Paul LaViolette is a veteran medical technology executive and investor, serving as CEO of Pulse Biosciences, Chairman of SpectraWAVE, and Managing Partner at SV Health Investors. With a career spanning four decades, including 15 years as a senior executive at Boston Scientific, he has extensive experience in scaling global medtech franchises. He holds an MBA from Boston College.

Outside of his extensive corporate and venture capital roles, Paul has participated in open water swimming events, including completing the Save The Bay Swim multiple times. This suggests a commitment to personal fitness and potentially an interest in environmental or community-based athletic events.

Unique fact: During his 15-year tenure at Boston Scientific, he played a key role as the company grew its revenues over twenty-fold.

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Current Role
Chairman
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Medtech Investing
As Managing Partner at SV Health Investors, he leads the firm's medical device investments and frequently speaks at industry conferences on investment strategy and market trends.
Cardiovascular Devices
His career includes senior cardiology roles at Boston Scientific and C. R. Bard, and he currently serves on the board of Edwards Lifesciences, a leader in structural heart disease.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Chairman
SpectraWAVE, Inc.
8-2024
CEO and Co-Chairman
Pulse Biosciences, Inc.
12-2008
Managing Partner & Chief Operating Officer
SV Health Investors
4-2020
Managing Partner
Medtech Convergence Fund
2022
Director
Vibrato Medical, Inc.
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Education
1979 - 1981
MBA
Boston College Carroll School of Management
1975 - 1979
BA
Fairfield University
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