Brian Pepin
About Brian Pepin
Brian Pepin is the CEO and Founder of Rune Labs, a position he has held since 2018 in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has a strong background in electrical engineering and has previously worked in various roles within the health-tech sector, focusing on neurological disorders.
Work at Rune
Brian Pepin serves as the CEO and Founder of Rune Labs, a position he has held since 2018. Under his leadership, Rune Labs focuses on developing brain data and neurotechnology solutions. The company operates within the health-tech sector, specifically addressing neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. Pepin's vision for Rune Labs emphasizes the integration of advanced technology with healthcare to improve patient outcomes.
Previous Experience in Health-Tech
Before founding Rune Labs, Brian Pepin worked at Verily Life Sciences, where he held two positions: Hardware Engineer from 2014 to 2016 and Senior Hardware Engineer from 2016 to 2018. During his time at Verily, he collaborated with Galvani Bioelectronics on the development of new bioelectronics therapies, contributing to advancements in health technology. He also served as Chief Technology Officer at Revel Body for one year in 2012-2013.
Education and Expertise
Brian Pepin studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with a focus on Neural Engineering from 2009 to 2013. He also completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from 2006 to 2009. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in circuit design and software development in the health-tech sector.
Background in Engineering
Brian Pepin has a solid background in circuit design, which he has built upon over the years. Initially focused on hardware engineering, he has transitioned to software and data products in the last decade. His experience spans various roles, including a Ph.D. candidacy at UC Berkeley's College of Engineering from 2009 to 2014, where he was involved with the Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center.