Austin Dirks

Austin Dirks is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the medical device industry and venture capital. Currently serving as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Terrarium and a Venture Partner at SpringTide Ventures, Austin evaluates and supports business opportunities. Previously, Austin held significant roles at symplr as Managing Director & SVP and VP of Product after the acquisition of GreenLight Medical, where Austin was CEO & Founder. Austin's educational background includes an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. Additionally, Austin has experience in business development with Thoratec and as a Medical Device Sales Representative and Clinical Affairs Intern at St. Jude Medical.