Ariel Garten

Inspiring Thought Leader, Co Founder and Chief Evangelist at Muse, Host of Untangle Podcast

📍 Canada, Canada🔄 Updated September 2026💼 1 investments📅 8 years investing🗓 Last invested Sep 2018𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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RetiSpec is an AI-based company focused on early detection of neurodegenerative diseases through a simple eye exam. RetiSpecs proprietary AI solution leverages existing retinal imaging cameras to provide a non-invasive, accurate and scalable solution for the early detection of Alzheimers disease. RetiSpec is involved in multiple Alzheimers and brain health studies in leading hospitals and research networks throughout North America. RetiSpec is currently advancing its regulatory and market entry plans for its first clinically-validated test to predict amyloid burden at the point of care, to aid in the evaluation of individuals for Alzheimers disease and other causes of cognitive decline. RetiSpec was recently selected from more than 75 global applicants to receive the Davos Alzheimers Collaborative inaugural grant for Health System Preparedness to test its technology in optometry settings.
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2018
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Sep 2018
RetiSpec is an AI-based company focused on early detection of neurodegenerative diseases through a simple eye exam. RetiSpecs proprietary AI solution leverages existing retinal imaging cameras to provide a non-invasive, accurate and scalable solution for the early detection of Alzheimers disease. RetiSpec is involved in multiple Alzheimers and brain health studies in leading hospitals and research networks throughout North America. RetiSpec is currently advancing its regulatory and market entry plans for its first clinically-validated test to predict amyloid burden at the point of care, to aid in the evaluation of individuals for Alzheimers disease and other causes of cognitive decline. RetiSpec was recently selected from more than 75 global applicants to receive the Davos Alzheimers Collaborative inaugural grant for Health System Preparedness to test its technology in optometry settings.
2009
Founder and Chief Evangelism Officer
Apr 2009
Unlocking the brain, revolutionizing health 🧠⚡️ At Muse, were dedicated to unlocking your brains potential and revolutionizing health. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve optimal well-being through cutting-edge neurotechnology. OUR PRODUCT Muses brain-sensing headbands, is the culmination of years of innovation and research. Muse is a next-generation, state of the art EEG system that uses advanced algorithms to train beginner and intermediate meditators at controlling their focus and offers non-invasive sleep interventions that work. Trusted by renowned institutions like Harvard, NASA, and The Mayo Clinic, Muse offers a transformative experience backed by over 200 published research studies. In 2014, we launched Muse® the brain sensing headband, the first widely available consumer tool to provide users with real-time feedback on their meditation state using auditory cues. Since then, we have launched multiple devices and generations including our current models, the Muse 2 Headband and the Muse S (Gen 2) Headband. The company has sold more portable EEG devices than any other system in history. With nearly 6 million hours of meditation completed using Muse, representing a staggering 740 years of collective mindfulness, and boasting the worlds largest EEG data collection, Muse stands at the forefront of pioneering neurotechnology. WANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM? We are a team of engineers, scientists, marketers, and developers with the mission to enable people to live a happier, healthier, and more connected life with leading brainwave technologies and experiences. Are you ready to shape the future of brain-centric health technology? Check out our open positions at choosemuse.com/careers MUSE LABS Muse Labs is revolutionizing neuroscience by providing an opportunity for you to actively participate in groundbreaking studies, as a citizen of science. Learn more and sign up at choosemuse.com/pages/muse-labs LEARN MORE: choosemuse.com / musehealth.ai
2002
Flavour Hall
Designer and Owner
May 2002