Simon Bachmann
About Simon Bachmann
Simon Bachmann is the CEO and co-founder of IDUN Technologies AG, where he focuses on advancing wearable technology and building partnerships with research institutions. He has a strong academic background from ETH Zurich, where he earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Health Sciences and Technology.
Work at IDUN Technologies
Simon Bachmann serves as the CEO of IDUN Technologies AG, a position he has held since 2017. Under his leadership, the company focuses on advancing wearable technology and enabling the Internet of Humans. IDUN Technologies spun out of the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zürich and has pivoted towards brain measurement using EEG from the ear since 2020. Bachmann emphasizes learning and adapting in his role as a first-time founder and CEO, actively building partnerships with research institutions to drive innovation.
Education and Expertise
Simon Bachmann has a strong educational background in health sciences and technology. He studied at ETH Zürich, where he earned a Master of Science ETH in Health Sciences and Technology from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science ETH in Health Sciences and Technologies from 2012 to 2015. His education also includes a Matura from Bündner Kantonsschule Chur from 2006 to 2011. His academic training provides a foundation for his expertise in wearable technology and material innovation.
Background
Before co-founding IDUN Technologies, Simon Bachmann gained valuable experience at ETH Zurich. He worked as a Praktikant im Forschungswesen for 10 months from 2015 to 2016 and as a Master Thesis Student in the Product Development Group pd|z for 6 months from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he was an MSc-Student in Health Technologies during his studies at ETH from 2015 to 2017. This background in research and product development has informed his approach to technology and innovation.
Achievements
Simon Bachmann has been recognized in Forbes 30-under-30 for his contributions to technology and innovation. He has been involved in the development of the patented DRYODE™ material, which is a dry, flexible, soft, and bio-compatible material designed for measuring ExG. His work emphasizes material innovation for sensors, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of wearable technology.