Jacob Segil

Jacob Segil serves as the CEO of Afference, Inc., where the focus is on creating immersive XR entertainment experiences through wearable neural interfaces. Additionally, Jacob holds a position as a Research Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Center for Translational Research at the University of Colorado Boulder, supporting faculty in securing non-dilutive funding for early-stage companies. Jacob has extensive teaching experience in the Engineering Plus program and has held various roles, including Healthcare Research Scientist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and CEO of HeapSi LLC. Jacob co-founded Point Designs LLC and MITA LLC, focusing on prosthetic devices and orthopedic sports medicine, respectively. A background in developing myoelectric control systems for prosthetic hands, alongside consulting roles with Infinite Biomedical Technologies and prior positions at SparkFun Electronics and FITBIONIC, complements Jacob's expertise in mechanical engineering, supported by a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder.