Samer Abboud is a biomedical engineer and entrepreneur with a deep commitment to advancing

medical innovation and improving patients’ lives. He holds a B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering from

the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and an MBA from the University of Haifa’s

International Program, combining scientific expertise with strong business acumen and strategic

vision.

With more than a decade of experience in the medical device industry, Samer’s professional

journey spans both hands-on technical roles and senior management positions. He previously

served as CEO of SwiftDuct, a medical device startup developing navigation solution for the

gastro-endoscopy domain, where he oversaw all company activities from R&D and clinical

studies to fundraising and strategic partnerships. Prior to that, he held engineering and

management roles in the medical device sector, gaining a comprehensive understanding of

product development, regulatory processes, and commercialization.

Today, Samer is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pulsetech Medical, a neuromodulation startup

developing next-generation Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) technology aimed at transforming the

treatment of neurological disorders. He also serves as Chief Business Development Officer at

NorthMed Innovation Center, where he leads initiatives that empower Arab entrepreneurs and

strengthen the innovation ecosystem in Northern Israel.

Passionate about leadership, mentorship, and the intersection of technology and human impact,

Samer believes in using innovation to bridge communities and create long-term societal value.

He is married and a proud father of two children.