2.30pm – 3.10pm AEST, 14 May 2026 ‐ 40 mins
Session


CEO, Co-Founder & Board Member, VenstraMedical
Martin Cook is a recognized leader in mechanical circulatory support (MCS) with more than two decades of experience advancing cardiac assist technologies. He previously served as Vice President of Product Development at Sunshine Heart and held key leadership roles at Ventracor (LVAD) and Percutaneous Cardiovascular Solutions (acquired by Edwards). Martin has directed multiple device development programs through CE mark and FDA approval and has advised CEOs and CTOs across the MCS sector as a consultant and mentor to MedTech startup leaders.
He holds undergraduate degrees in aerospace engineering and physics, a PhD in fluid mechanics, and is the author of numerous scientific publications as well as the inventor on multiple patents. Martin also contributes to the broader MedTech community as a reviewer for medical technology journals and related grant programs.