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Full-Time

General Counsel

Posted on 4/30/2024

Eko

Eko

51-200 employees

Develops AI-enhanced digital stethoscopes for cardiovascular detection

Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$270k - $300kAnnually

Expert

Oakland, CA, USA

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • 10+ years of relevant experience at law firm and in-house counsel, preferably at a healthcare company
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree and Member of a State Bar in good standing
  • Knowledge of tech and healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, and state data privacy, and FTC laws
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, constantly evolving and growing environment and seeks to work in a collaborative framework
Responsibilities
  • Oversee day-to-day legal matters of the company and provide legal counsel and advise to the Executive and Leadership teams relating to legal issues
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including commercial, partnerships, supply, and vendor contracts
  • Provide guidance and manage corporate governance matters, including board meetings, corporate policies, and compliance with relevant regulations
  • Stay current with relevant industry regulations and laws impacting the healthcare tech sector and consumer
  • Manage company’s intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights
  • Identity legal risk and mitigate them
  • Provide guidance on data protection and privacy laws, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations
  • Manage litigation matters and work with external counsel as needed
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive team members to provide legal insights and support for various business initiatives

Eko Health specializes in advanced medical devices and software that enhance the detection of cardiovascular diseases. Their main product is an electronic digital stethoscope that integrates with AI-powered software to help healthcare professionals identify heart conditions more accurately. The stethoscopes feature Bluetooth connectivity, noise cancellation, and amplification, allowing clinicians to listen wirelessly and clearly. The AI software automatically checks for signs of heart disease, such as atrial fibrillation and heart murmurs, providing reliable results without interrupting the examination process. Eko Health differentiates itself from competitors by combining traditional stethoscope functionality with modern digital enhancements and leveraging a large dataset of real-life heart sounds to train its AI for accurate detection. The company's goal is to improve early detection and timely intervention in heart and lung diseases, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$131.3M

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-13%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Eko Health's recent $41 million Series D funding will enable significant scaling of their AI-driven heart and lung disease detection technology.
  • The company's partnerships with prominent institutions like Imperial College London and Naples Community Health highlight its growing influence and adoption in the healthcare sector.
  • Eko's AI-powered stethoscopes have demonstrated superior diagnostic accuracy, potentially leading to earlier and more reliable heart disease detection.

What critics are saying

  • The healthcare technology market is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain a leading position.
  • Reliance on AI algorithms necessitates rigorous validation and regulatory approval, which can be time-consuming and costly.

What makes Eko unique

  • Eko Health uniquely combines traditional stethoscope functionality with advanced AI-driven diagnostics, setting it apart from conventional medical devices.
  • Their extensive dataset of real-life heart sounds enhances the accuracy of their AI algorithms, providing a competitive edge in cardiovascular disease detection.
  • The dual revenue model of selling advanced stethoscopes and subscription-based AI software ensures a steady and diversified income stream.

Benefits

Paid-time off

Medical/Dental/Vision, Disability + Life Insurance

Volunteer time off

One Medical membership

Parental Leave

401(k) Matching

Work from home equipment stipend

Flexible schedules

Wellness programs (Wellness Wednesdays, Time off)

Wellness perks (Headspace, Ginger, Aaptiv, Physera)

Learning and Development stipend

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