SPEAKERS DATABASE Dr. Kate Stephenson Moderator Dr. Kate Stephenson is an engineer, researcher, public speaker, and writer. An experienced educator, she holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. She is particularly passionate about how new manufacturing technologies can support innovation across the spectrum of medical devices markets. After 20 years of engineering and 60 different medical devices, Kate founded a strategic consulting firm, Dyad Engineering, that works exclusively on new technologies and products in the medical field. Moving fluidly between investors, research institutions, OEM suppliers and major corporations, Dyad provides strategic innovation expertise to support life science products crossing the gap from concept to manufacturing ready. Past Events Moderator, Lessons in Partnering & Sourcing for Growing Successful Startups at BIOMEDevice 2022 Moderator, Innovative Medical Device Development for Dynamic Market Segments Moderator, Industry leaders talk innovative product development in the move from hospital to home Note: Speaker biographies were written at time of speaking engagement and may not reflect their current job title and position. View All Connect With Dr. Activity 2021 2022