The founding team at xilis has a history of experience in the medical field and biomedical innovation. They have held positions such as associate professor of medicine, internal medicine residency, and chief scientific officer. They have also been educated at some of the top universities in the country, such as Duke University, Cornell University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This experience and education gives them the knowledge and expertise to create a company that is dedicated to developing new products and technologies to improve the lives of patients.