It’s been 23 years since Makower co-founded Stanford Biodesign alongside Dr. Paul Yock. They were instrumental in devising “The Biodesign Process” — used to teach students and industry leaders at Stanford and worldwide.
Makower is also the founder and executive chair of medical device incubator ExploraMed, which has launched 11 companies since 1995. His work has led to significant developments in the field — including the creation of NeoTract, maker of a device and procedure to treat an enlarged prostate; Acclarent, creator of devices for minimally invasive sinus surgeries; and TransVascular, which pioneered transvascular procedures. Teleflex, Johnson & Johnson, and Medtronic acquired the com…