Sparrow BioAcoustics
Sparrow BioAcoustics develops medical-grade technology that captures and analyzes cardiac biosound to reveal clinically useful information at the point of care. Our platform introduces new cardiac information into existing clinical encounters with minimal added burden, helping identify disease earlier, guide patients to appropriate care, and improve the clinical and economic performance of cardiovascular care.
We are doctors, engineers, scientists and product innovators.
We are also patients, caregivers and advocates who believe people everywhere want to do more to get better, faster care.
Working on a big new step
To help millions of people
“Serious health concerns will touch all of us in some way. I’m convinced that people who take a proactive stance and gather and use information well, get better care and see better outcomes. Making this an easier part of everyone’s life is worthy thing.”
Mark Attila Opauszky
CEO
20+ years experience successfully building and operating growth-stage SaaS companies in regulated industries focused on data, machine learning and marketing. Mark is a published speaker and writer about strategy, management and principles of growth.
“The right diagnosis at the right time will change the course of someone’s health care experience and possibly even their life. We can still do a great deal to make this happen for everyone everywhere.”
Yaroslav Shpak MD, Cardiology
Chief Medical Officer / Co-Founder
20+ years Cardiology and Medical Research. Considered to be the one of the most experienced auscultation specialist in Eastern Europe. A published author on medical acoustics. Awarded by Kiev regional governor for a significant personal contribution to medicine.
“After facing a disease that could easily have been prevented if detected early, I dreamt of giving people a way check their health at home anytime. Building Sparrow is a chance to offer people everywhere a powerful way to be proactive and have more control over their health.”
Nadia Ivanova
Chief Product Officer / Co-Founder
15 years of IT project and product management for the local and multinational remote teams. Experience with creating and bringing to market web and native applications for B2B and B2C markets, including corporate portals, LMS and ERP systems, combined with prior legal and regulatory experience from different industries.
“Working at Sparrow connects my passion for modern technology with the desire to help people live healthier lives. It feels like we're making a real difference in healthcare.”
Yulia Chaikin, PHD / PMP / CRA
Head of Clinical Science and Regulatory
10+ experience in research and development in Medical Devices Industry involved in scientific research, product development and manufacturing, quality and regulation, and coordination of multi-centered clinical trials.
“Population-level cardiac screening is not just our shared mission — it's essential to reach those who are often overlooked. As nurse, this advocacy is my passion. I'm excited to be part of this innovative SaMD platform, where clinically rich heart sounds help us uncover the inaudible and confirm what we already detect.”
Tanaya Meaders, BSN, RN
SVP Medical Business Development
With over 20 years of experience as a nurse in the cardiovascular field, Tanaya brings proven leadership in clinical strategy, key opinion leader engagement, and patient advocacy. Her consistent success in driving impactful change spans the medical device, healthcare, and technology sectors through innovative, results-driven strategies.
“Imagine having a world-class cardiologist in your pocket. For doctors, it's an instant second opinion; for patients, it's real-time insight into your heart's health — anytime, anywhere. At Sparrow, we're turning this vision into reality.”
Alexey Minkevich, PMP
Senior Vice President
25 years experience leading R&D and engineering teams, professional project manager, co-author of “Project Management, how to be a professional” book, founder of project management school.
“Stethophone is a groundbreaking device to screen millions of patients — regardless of their background or location. By identifying health issues early, before they become critical, Stethophone is setting a new standard in proactive care. The outcome: faster, more accurate diagnoses that not only save lives but also extend them.”
Gary R. Lickovitch
Chief Commercial Officer
Results-driven executive with a proven track record of leading commercialization, market expansion, and revenue acceleration across the MedTech and medical device industries. With deep expertise in launching startups, transforming business models, and scaling growth, Gary has consistently delivered impactful outcomes throughout his career. At Sparrow Gary is spearheading the global rollout of the company's breakthrough AI-powered Stethophone.
We are on a mission to make cardiac disease easier to find, and the right care easier to reach.
Too much cardiovascular disease remains unrecognized until symptoms, complications, or an acute event bring it to attention. Yet millions of patients already pass through healthcare encounters where better information could change what happens next.
By introducing a new clinical signal into existing encounters with very little added burden, we aim to make those encounters more valuable by finding disease sooner, directing resources toward the patients who need them, and improving both the clinical and economic performance of cardiovascular care.