All Hands on Tech with Digital Nova Scotia

Join hosts Eilish and Greg for Season 3, Episode 42 of "All Hands on Tech," titled "Pocket-Sized Peace of Mind: Exploring the Stethophone's Impact on Health Care."

In this episode, they speak with Mark Opauszky, CEO of Sparrow BioAcoustics, the Atlantic Canadian-born company behind the Stethophone—a software that transforms smartphones into medical-grade stethoscopes for personalized cardiac care.

Sparrow BioAcoustics' mission focuses on early disease detection through sound bioacoustics, providing convenient access to critical medical information about heart and lung function. The episode highlights the company's remarkable growth from a team of four to forty in just 2.5 years, driven by a commitment to technology, medicine, regulatory quality management systems, and customer support.

Opauszky emphasizes the transformative potential of their heart monitoring device, particularly for those with heart health concerns, high-risk groups, and individuals experiencing symptoms or taking specific medications.

The company's mission, deeply influenced by personal experiences with cardiovascular disease, ensures that its focus remains on empowering patients with the tools to take control of their health.


Learn more about Sparrow BioAcoustics: https://stethophone.com/
Visit Digital Nova Scotia: https://digitalnovascotia.com/
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What is All Hands on Tech with Digital Nova Scotia?

All Hands on Tech, hosted by Eilish and Greg, brings together Nova Scotia’s tech community to uncover the secrets of what makes our province the best place for collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Each episode hear from local digital experts as we dive into all of the amazing things happening in Nova Scotia’s fastest-growing sector and learn why so many organizations and individuals are calling Canada’s Ocean Playground home.

All Hands on Tech is proudly produced by Digital Nova Scotia (DNS), the industry association for Nova Scotia’s ICT and digital technologies sector.