Management Team and Advisors

Our management team and advisors have extensive experience commercializing products in the medical device and wound care markets.

Karl R. Zawoy – CEO

Karl holds 30+ years in business development and product commercialization for Fortune 100 and early-stage startup companies. He developed and launched multiple medical device products for companies, including CD Medical, Johnson & Johnson, Novoste, and Biofield. He recently served as the Director of the Santa Fe College Innovative Product Development Center in Gainesville, Florida helping more than 70 startup CEOs raise investment and launch new products. Karl earned an MS degree in Computer Science from Nova Southeastern University and a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida. He is an inventor on 13 patents and a Registered Technology Transfer Professional.

Dr. Stephen F. Larner – COO

Dr. Stephen Larner, PhD, CPA, MMgmt, is the CEO and founder of BioRegency, Inc., a company dedicated to developing and validating biomarkers for traumatic brain injury and treatment. He is also COO for Oak Bay Botanicals, Inc. Stephen earned a Master of Management from Northwestern University, a PhD in Neuroscience from University of Florida, and is an inventor on five patent applications, with more than 25 years of business experience.

Rich Alterman – Investor and Board Member 

Currently the EVP Business Development for GDS Link, LLC. GDS Link provides state-of-the-art technology, DataView360tm, to connect third party and internal data sources. It implements credit score models and business processes throughout the credit lifecycle of a consumer or business. As a Board Member, Rich brings 40 years of business experience, which he consistently leverages to bring thought leadership to Clearikon™. 

Elaine T. Buice, RN

Elaine is a registered nurse and the Clearikon™ Touchless Bandage inventor. She has been practicing wound care for 26 years. In 2002, she was awarded “Nurse of the Year” for District 11 in Georgia for Wound Care Innovations. She is a member of the Nursing Association of Georgia and holds a MS Degree of Esthetician, BSN, BS in Psychology, and is an inventor on 6 patents.

Dawn Norman, FDA Regulatory & Clinical Strategy Advisor

Dawn, a Partner with MRC Global, has extensive background in the medical device and biologics industry including VC funded startups to fortune 100 device manufacturers. Dawn’s depth of experience allows her to develop custom client solutions, go-to strategies for clinical studies and evaluations, and a risk-based approach related to regulatory and quality systems.

Scott Henderson, Marketing & Sales Advisor, Healthcare

President of Southeastern Neurotesting & Medical Devices, LLC has nearly 20 years' experience in healthcare sales and entrepreneurship. He has significant expertise in sales into both physicians' offices and hospitals. He is also a graduate of the US Military Academy and a veteran of the Persian Gulf War.

Dr. Carolin von Rosenberg, DVM, Animal Study Advisor

She is the owner of Buena Vista Farm, Inc. has focused her practice on equine reproduction for more than 20 years. 

Steve Kaufman, Clearikon Marketing Advisor

Steve owns SJK•PR, a marketing communications firm with three decades of enhancing client brands and marketing. Steve earned his degree from Northwestern University’s School of Journalism and served in the Navy five years. He continued 20 more years as a drilling Reservist and was recalled for 15 months in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. His community involvement includes serving on numerous boards of North Florida nonprofits, and as a regular guest speaker at Chamber, small business, and industry-focused meetings, offering advice on small business startups, branding and public relations strategies.