Séverine Gisin
About Séverine Gisin
Séverine Gisin is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of IDUN Technologies AG, a company specializing in brain-sensing earbuds. With a background in health science and technology from ETH Zürich, she has a strong focus on understanding brain signals and individual trends.
Work at IDUN Technologies
Séverine Gisin serves as Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at IDUN Technologies AG, a company established in 2017 that specializes in developing brain-sensing earbuds. Under her leadership, the company has focused on innovative solutions for brain signal interpretation. Gisin has played a crucial role in the pivot towards measuring EEG from the ear in 2020. She was previously the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at IDUN Technologies, contributing to the development of advanced sensor materials that are dry, flexible, soft, and bio-compatible. Gisin also offers demonstrations of the brain-sensing earbuds through a booking link.
Education and Expertise
Séverine Gisin studied Health Science and Technologies at ETH Zürich from 2012 to 2017, where she gained foundational knowledge in health-related technologies. She also studied Architecture at EPFL from 2010 to 2012. Her academic background includes practical experience as a Tutor at ETH Zürich in Translational Science for Health and Medicine and Biomedical Engineering. Gisin's expertise extends to micro- and nanosystems, as evidenced by her Master Thesis work at ETH Zürich, where she focused on this area.
Background
Before co-founding IDUN Technologies, Séverine Gisin gained diverse experience in various roles at ETH Zürich. She worked as an intern in the Biosensors and Bioelectronics lab and contributed to projects in the Mobile Health Systems Lab. Additionally, she held tutoring positions in Biomedical Engineering and Translational Science. Gisin's early career also included a role at iMusician Digital AG, where she worked in the French department.
Achievements
Séverine Gisin was recognized in the Forbes 30-under-30 list, highlighting her contributions to technology and innovation in the field of brain-sensing devices. Her work at IDUN Technologies, particularly in the development of brain-sensing earbuds and the innovative approach to measuring EEG from the ear, showcases her commitment to advancing health technology. Gisin's passion for understanding the human brain and solving complex problems related to brain signal interpretation has driven her career and the direction of her company.