NATHAN ABZUG
Summary
Creative, solutions-driven medical device innovator who excels at hearing the real problems of patients, clinicians, and users—and then turning them into tangible, empathetic solutions. Adaptable across domains and a natural multiplier of the people around him, with a track record of elevating teams and breeding success wherever he competes. Combines four years of frontline emergency patient care with a 4.0 GPA, summa cum laude M.S. in Medical Device Innovation and proven range across the full Biodesign lifecycle—with particular focus on needs-finding and human-factors research. Has a passion for prototyping, financial modeling, and go-to-market. Has founded three ventures and built the commercial function at a fourth.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder
NOBL Solutions + M Health Fairview Masonic
Minneapolis, Minnesota
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Co-founded NOBL Solutions to develop the "In-Tune," a highly modular pediatric NIPPV mask, through a full Stanford Biodesign process in partnership with the Bakken Medical Device Center and M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital PICU.
- Led needs-finding and voice-of-customer work with PICU clinicians to identify core failures of existing masks, developing a solution to enhance seal, comfort, and treatment efficacy.
- Drove design ideation for modular fit to accommodate varied patient facial structures; developed companion software using LiDAR facial scans to create patient-specific Instructions-for-Use for clinicians, optimizing mask adjustability.
- Owned financial model and go-to-market strategy, including TAM/SAM/SOM sizing, unit economics, pediatric 510(k) pathway, and non-dilutive funding plan targeting $500–800K from FDA Pediatric Device Consortia, NIH/NSF SBIR.
Primary Researcher — Individual M.S. Capstone | Extended Reality (XR) in EMS Training
University of Minnesota (TLI/CSE)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
11.2024 - 05.2026
- Conducted an 18-month mixed-methods study evaluating Extended Realities (VR/AR/MR) as a training modality for emergency medical services.
- Ran 28 semi-structured interviews and a 45-respondent Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) survey across four field-observation sites, then performed structured thematic coding across six research objectives.
- Translated findings into a platform strategy (AR/MR for psychomotor skills, VR for stress inoculation) and a cost case (~$300 XR hardware vs. ~$10K legacy mannequin programs; key results included 88% agreeing XR stress simulation improves readiness and 95% preferring 10–15-minute on-shift micro-modules.
- Goal of building functional simulation software by Q1 2028, and an integrated hardware supplement by Q1 2029.
Founding Go-to-Market Specialist
MATIC.systems
Manhattan, New York
07.2025 - 03.2026
- First commercial hire at MATIC—a software-enabled technical team serving highly-regulated (ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and AS9100D) contract manufacturing—brought on to stand up the go-to-market function from scratch.
- Led market research, segment targeting, and direct outreach to secure first customers in medical vertical, establishing foundational pipeline.
- Established and nurtured 350+ critical early relationships, including design partnerships and first 3 customers, during pre-seed stage.
- Guided founding team on organizational health and team dynamics, fostering a healthy culture for future growth within a small, highly technical group.
W-EMT Ski Patroller, Search & Rescue Team Member
Telluride Ski Patrol
Telluride, Colorado
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Delivered acute patient care across 1,000+ patient encounters over multiple seasons in a high-acuity, time-critical environment (5–10 calls/day, 5–6 days/week); served as avalanche explosives handler and rapid-response specialist.
- Gained firsthand insight into how medical equipment and clinical workflows perform—and fail—under real-world stress, directly informing a human-factors perspective on device design.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls on mountain terrain.
- Administered first aid and life support techniques to injured skiers.
- Collaborated with ski patrol team during rescue operations and evacuations.
P.I. Legal Medical Summary Specialist
Robert Wilson & Associates Law Firm
Minneapolis, Minnesota
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Synthesized complex medical records into clear summaries, enhancing clarity for personal-injury cases.
- Delivered detailed insights on clients' medical histories, supporting attorney teams in developing effective legal strategies.
- Facilitated client consultations and case preparation for legal proceedings.
- Researched legal precedents and regulations to support case strategies.
- Drafted legal documents, including contracts and pleadings, for attorney review.
Mortgage Lending / Equity Research Intern
Dougherty Financial Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed financial analysis and equity research, building a strong foundation in market and financial evaluation.
- Conducted comprehensive research on industry trends and market developments.
- Analyzed financial statements to assess company performance and valuation.
- Collaborated with senior analysts to prepare detailed equity reports.
USTA Tennis Professional
Telluride Racquet Club & Self-Employed
Telluride, Colorado
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Grew club membership from 0 in 2021 to over 400 in 2024, significantly increasing community engagement.
- Coached private and group clients; developed and maintained a loyal client base through exceptional service and empathetic coaching.
- Facilitated sales and marketing initiatives for new racquet club in collaboration with director and resort executives, enhancing brand visibility.
Founder & Principal Developer
AllerMaps
Minneapolis, Minnesota
01.2025 - Current
- Independently designed and built a working filter/extension that overlays Google Maps restaurant results with predictive allergen and ingredient information derived from live menu data.
- Owned the full product lifecycle solo—needs-finding through prototyping, build, and marketing—iterating the interface to surface safety-relevant information quickly.
- Goal of deploying an iOS and Android compatible app by Q1 2027.
Head of R&D — EasyCap - Modular Hydration
Carlson School of Management
Minneapolis, MN
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Invented modular 3-d printed cap/straw system converting any wide-mouth Nalgene into hands-free hydration setup, addressing personal need as avid mountain biker and outdoorsman.
Education
M.S. - Medical Device Innovation
University of Minnesota–Twin Cities (College of Science & Engineering)
05-2026
B.S. - Psychology
University of Minnesota–Twin Cities (College of Liberal Arts)
Minneapolis, MN05-2019
Minor - Neuroscience
University of Minnesota (Biological Sciences)
Minneapolis, MN05-2019
Minor - Business Management
University of Minnesota (Carlson School)
Minneapolis, MN05-2019
Skills
- Needs-Finding & Voice-of-Customer
- Human Factors & Usability (IEC 62366)
- Go-to-market strategy
- Mixed-Methods User Research (interviews, TAM surveys, thematic coding)
- Stanford Biodesign Process
- Market Research & TAM/SAM/SOM Sizing
- Design Controls & Risk Management (14971)
- Regulatory Affairs
- QMS (ISO 13485 / 9001)
- CAD (SolidWorks, Onshape) & Rapid Prototyping
- CITI Human-Subjects Research
- Technical writing
- Prototyping skills
- Product design
- User research
- Market analysis
- Data synthesis
- Team collaboration
LEADERSHIP & DISTINCTIONS
Captain, Division 1 Coed Cheerleading Team — University of Minnesota (3-year member). Four-sport varsity athlete and team captain (Alpine Skiing, Tennis, Track, and Soccer) in High School—earned 14 varsity letters and helped carry all 14 of those teams to state tournaments.
Certification
- W-EMT
- CITI-Human Research
Timeline
Founding Go-to-Market Specialist
MATIC.systems
07.2025 - 03.2026
Co-Founder
NOBL Solutions + M Health Fairview Masonic
01.2025 - 05.2026
Founder & Principal Developer
AllerMaps
01.2025 - Current
Primary Researcher — Individual M.S. Capstone | Extended Reality (XR) in EMS Training
University of Minnesota (TLI/CSE)
11.2024 - 05.2026
W-EMT Ski Patroller, Search & Rescue Team Member
Telluride Ski Patrol
10.2021 - 04.2024
USTA Tennis Professional
Telluride Racquet Club & Self-Employed
04.2021 - 04.2024
P.I. Legal Medical Summary Specialist
Robert Wilson & Associates Law Firm
05.2019 - 09.2021
Mortgage Lending / Equity Research Intern
Dougherty Financial Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
Head of R&D — EasyCap - Modular Hydration
Carlson School of Management
01.2018 - 01.2020
M.S. - Medical Device Innovation
University of Minnesota–Twin Cities (College of Science & Engineering)
B.S. - Psychology
University of Minnesota–Twin Cities (College of Liberal Arts)
Minor - Neuroscience
University of Minnesota (Biological Sciences)
Minor - Business Management
University of Minnesota (Carlson School)