Operation Water

Openwater is a medical technology company developing a wearable platform that integrates semiconductor physics, light, and sound to diagnose and treat diseases at the cellular level. Founded by Mary Lou Jepsen, a former executive at Google X and Meta, the company aims to replace large, expensive MRI and CT scanners with affordable, portable devices. Its technology combines high-resolution infrared imaging with precision-tuned ultrasound to visualize and selectively treat conditions such as aggressive cancers, mental health disorders, and strokes. By leveraging consumer electronics manufacturing and an open-source model, Openwater seeks to dramatically reduce the cost and time required for medical device innovation. The company's platform, comprising the Open-LIFU and Open-Motion systems, is currently undergoing clinical validation for indications including glioblastoma, severe depression, and large vessel occlusion.