Tech Scenes Santa Monica with Ophir Ronen, CEO of CalmWave

"If we can succeed in ICUs, we've succeeded."

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, Ophir Ronen, CEO and co-founder of CalmWave, joins Jeff Martin to explore one of healthcare’s most overlooked challenges: alarm fatigue. Drawing from his background in enterprise IT and two prior exits, Ophir shares how he’s bringing product discipline, system thinking, and Transparent AI into the noisy world of critical care.

The conversation dives into the real chaos inside ICU environments—where one patient can trigger over 1,600 alarms per day—and how CalmWave is transforming that noise into signal. Ophir explains how CalmWave’s patented platform integrates high-frequency vitals and EHR data to surface actionable insights, streamline hospital operations, and reduce clinician burnout. From team building to strategic execution, this is a deep look into what it takes to bring mission-critical software into one of the most demanding industries in the world.

Whether you're in healthtech, building AI-powered platforms, or just curious about how systems thinking can change outcomes, this episode is packed with practical insights and hard-won lessons.

Chapters00:00 Understanding Alarm Fatigue in Healthcare02:01 CalmWave: Revolutionizing Alarm Management04:54 The Journey from IT to Healthcare07:32 Data Integration and Real-Time Analysis10:19 The Role of CalmWave in ICU Settings12:51 Future of Alarm Management and Patient Care15:38 Strategic Growth and Market Entry20:55 From Vision to Execution24:35 Building the Right Team DNA27:33 Establishing Effective Communication Cadences30:10 Navigating Decision-Making Challenges32:25 Balancing Speed and Reflection36:25 Personal Stories and Insights

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