
Elman Amador
MBA Candidate at Stanford GSB, ex-Managing Director, ex-Founder/CEO
Stanford, California
Joined July 2026
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Elman is a highly driven and versatile professional with a strong foundation in biomedical engineering and a keen interest in entrepreneurship and healthcare innovation. He has successfully transitioned from academic research in neural stem cells and retinal fluid dynamics to leading roles in tech startups and global healthcare companies. topline+2
He demonstrates strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills, having founded Jumpers, a pioneering food delivery platform in Nicaragua. He secured funding and oversaw product development, successfully expanding its market reach. His role as Managing Director at PedidosYa further highlights his expertise in leading growth in dynamic tech sectors. topline+1
Elman possesses a unique blend of technical and business acumen, evident in his work as a Researcher-Engineer at Emory, where he contributed to patented therapeutic platforms, and his market development role at Abbott, where he strategized product launches for cardiac technologies across Canada and Latin America. His skills include research, product development, data analysis, and technical writing. topline+1
Currently pursuing an MBA at Stanford, Elman is actively engaged in cutting-edge research on healthcare administration and the medical billing industry, exploring how deep tech can address systemic inefficiencies. This ongoing work indicates his commitment to solving complex problems at the intersection of technology, business, and healthcare. linkedin+1
Work
Education
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Ferumoxytol labeling of human neural progenitor cells for diagnostic cellular tracking in the porcine spinal cord with magnetic resonance imaging
January 1, 2017Research on using ferumoxytol to label human neural progenitor cells for diagnostic cellular tracking in the porcine spinal cord, leveraging magnetic resonance imaging.
Fluid Dynamics of Retinal Detachment and Macular Edema
October 1, 2014A project exploring the fluid dynamics involved in retinal detachment and macular edema, potentially involving MATLAB for analysis.
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