AI-enabled technology for safer surgery
Piveu
We work to make surgery safer by reducing preventable surgical site infections. SSIs cause unnecessary patient suffering, significant mortality, and major healthcare costs worldwide. Our technology supports consistent adherence to proven perioperative best practices cost-effectively, without using the time or precious bandwidth of surgical teams, helping hospitals protect patients and strengthen a culture of safety in the operating room which is beneficial for all.
Team
James Dixon
Chief Executive Officer and cofounder
With over 20 years in the medical technology industry—including 15 years leading EMEA sales of integrated surgical solutions and additional consulting experience supporting medtech start-ups—James brings deep expertise in commercial strategy, product development, and strategic partnerships. He directs company operations, oversees business strategy and partnerships, and ensures the product aligns with market needs and clinical outcomes.
Francis do Rego
Chief Technological Officer and partner
With a nearly 20 years of experience leading engineering teams across medical technology, enterprise systems, and AI-driven platforms, Francis brings deep experience in scalable architecture, systems integration and product delivery. He has built and managed complex technical organisations in healthcare and other regulated fields, applying rigorous engineering methods to create robust, future-ready technology solutions.
Mattias Hyvonen
Business Development Officer and cofounder
With more than 15 years in the Nordic medtech market, Mattias has done direct sales, led sales and commercial teams for leading surgical technology companies, building partnerships with hospitals and driving product adoption. He specialises in market development, commercial strategy and channel leadership, and oversees sales execution and customer engagement for the company.
Araceli Vinader
Operations and Marketing Officer and partner
With extensive experience in operations management and marketing within regulated sectors, Araceli brings expertise in cross-team coordination, strategic brand development, and go-to-market execution. She has led process optimisation, regulatory-aligned marketing campaigns, and customer engagement strategies in technology-enabled environments, supporting both growth and operational scalability for the company.
