Lee Kuczewski
About Lee Kuczewski
Lee Kuczewski serves as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Heru, where he contributes to the development of AI diagnostics and vision augmentation technology. With over 20 years of experience in eye care and visual health, he has held various roles, including Director of Operations at Smart Vision Labs and Founder of Merging Futures.
Work at Heru
Lee Kuczewski has served as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Heru since 2023. In this role, he contributes to the development of Heru's AI diagnostics and vision augmentation platform, which is founded on over a decade of clinical and scientific research. He collaborates with a team led by Mohamed Abou Shousha, MD, PhD, an associate professor of clinical ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Heru is a spinoff from this institute, recognized as the top eye hospital in the U.S. Kuczewski is involved in advancing Heru's mission to enhance the quality of life for patients with visual defects and disorders through innovative technology.
Background
Lee Kuczewski has over 20 years of experience in the eye care and visual health technology sector. Prior to his current role at Heru, he worked at Smart Vision Labs as Board Observer and Director of Operations from 2017 to 2019 in the Greater New York City Area. He also founded and serves as Principal at Merging Futures since 2019. His earlier career includes positions at Providence Optical as an ABO Certified Optician from 2007 to 2014 and at Luxottica as an Ophthalmic Lens Maker from 2002 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Lee Kuczewski holds a Master of Science (MS) in Data Visualization from Parsons School of Design - The New School, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Anthropology/Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, studying there from 2000 to 2004. His educational background complements his extensive experience in building impactful products and patient-centric experiences in the visual health technology sector.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Lee Kuczewski has been involved in various roles that emphasize the development of innovative solutions in eye care. His tenure at Smart Vision Labs and his founding of Merging Futures demonstrate his commitment to advancing visual health technology. At Heru, he plays a crucial role in leveraging AI for diagnostics and vision augmentation, contributing to the company's goal of improving patient outcomes.