Who we are

Team

Giulia Da Poian

Board President
Dr. Giulia Da Poian is a postdoctoral researcher at the Sensory-Motor Systems Lab at ETH Zurich. Her work focuses on developing innovative therapies, particularly in the area of sleep modulation and its impact on mental health conditions like depression. Dr. Da Poian's research interests cover advanced sleep technologies and their clinical applications, contributing to important advancements in wearable sleep devices and their therapeutic potential​.

Simon Vischer

CEO
With over 30 years of experience in business development and technology commercialization, Simon offers a wealth of knowledge. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with entrepreneurs, private investors, and families, helping them grow their businesses with a focus on long-term value creation. At Tosoo, Simon leads the strategic and operational development, overseeing technology translation, finance, and refinancing.

Mitra Romina Karimi

Project Manager & Lead Textile Design Development
With over 12 years of experience as a Textile Development Specialist and several years as a Project Manager, Romina has successfully led and executed complex design projects from concept to completion, consistently ensuring timely delivery and exceeding client expectations. Her expertise lies in orchestrating interdisciplinary teams, streamlining workflows, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance product quality and user experience. At Tosoo, Romina spearheads the corporate identity and oversees textile design development, ensuring that all projects align seamlessly with companies brand’s vision.

Sven Leach

Lead Neuroscience
With a strong academic background in Neurocognitive Psychology (M. Sc.) and sleep science (PhD), Sven has cultivated thorough expertise in sleep neuroscience. His doctoral research focused on phase-targeted auditory stimulation (PTAS) during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and its implications on memory consolidation. As Lead Neuroscience at Tosoo, he spearheads the development and refinement of EEG sensors integral to the headband and operates as the primary consultant on sleep-related topics.

Elias Wicki

Lead Software
With a M.Sc. in Robotics, Systems and Controls from ETH Zürich, Elias brings diverse engineering experience from startups to medium-sized companies in pharmaceuticals and insurance. His expertise encompasses implementing IoT fleet management systems, developing insurance claims processing databases, and creating test strategies for IoT logger production scaling. At Tosoo, Elias oversees the seamless operation of the entire tech stack. When navigating engineering challenges, he recharges through trail running, mountain cycling, or enjoying dinners with friends.

Laura Maria Ferster

Lead Product Development & Technology Manager
Equipped with two M.Sc. degrees in Engineering and a doctoral degree, Laura translates her clear understanding into actionable projects. With an additional six years of industry experience, Laura's engineering skills, research expertise, and product management insight enable her to navigate the complex challenges of modern technology landscapes, delivering products with impactful solutions. At Tosoo, Laura is leading the design and development of the new generation device.
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