First Flight Venture Center is delighted to host lunchtime programs, "Itineraries" that offer a chance for members of the First Flight community and broader innovation ecosystem to learn about the work of early-stage science-focused companies, network and have some fun at the same time! An Itinerary is ‘a planned route or journey’ and this program gives companies often who are in residence at First Flight a forum in which to share where they are and where they plan to go.

This month will are proud to host:

• Karthik Ramakrishnan, Co-Founder of Scyntek - Scyntek has developed an innovative at-home deep vein thrombosis (DVT) detection system that leverages advanced photoplethysmography (PPG) sensing technology to monitor venous blood flow noninvasively and identify clots early.

  Scyntek’s technology addresses critical gaps in current diagnostic methods, such as reliance on costly Doppler ultrasounds or indirect D-dimer tests. Our design prioritizes accessibility, user comfort, and early detection, reducing the need for frequent hospital visits while empowering patients and providers with actionable insights.

  By bringing advanced DVT detection directly to patients, Scyntek is reshaping preventative care and improving outcomes in high-risk populations, such as post-surgical patients, frequent travelers, and the elderly.

​​​​​Darren Hoover, US Regional Sales Manager at INTEGRA.

Integra Biosciences is a leading manufacturer of innovative liquid handling instrumentation.  We specialize in unique solutions to disrupt the routines of scientists.  With the only automatic adjustable spacing multichannel pipette, or the only repeat dispensing pipet aid, or our very popular hands free/small footprint automated liquid handling robots, we get the work done!\