Introduction
RAO Scout™
Jeanette OrtegonFounder & CEO
Women-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned innovation company
Waverly Technology LLC
(Founded 2018)
(Founded 2018)
Flagship product: RAO Scout™ — a fabric-integrated wearable system
Developing next-generation e-textile solutions for continuous cardiac monitoring
Designed to detect early warning signs of cardiac arrhythmias before life-threatening events
Currently in development, focused on strong product-market fit in the growing remote cardiac monitoring market
Our Why
- Enable earlier detection for faster intervention and better patient outcomes
- Founded on service and proactive care
- Many arrhythmias remain undetected due to intermittent monitoring
- AFib and cardiomyopathy often progress silently before major events
- Sensor-embedded garments for continuous and predictive monitoring can save lives
Past Challenges
| Past Challenges | Impact | How You Overcame the Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Access to early-stage R&D funding | Slowed prototype development | Applied for grants and pitch competitions |
| Technical integration of conductive ink & sensors | Iteration delays | Building a multidisciplinary engineering & clinical advisory team |
| Regulatory uncertainty | Extended planning timelines | Began early regulatory pathway research and FDA strategy consultation |
Our Team
Jeanette Ortegon
Founder, Waverly Technology
Lorenzo Gutierrez
Sensor Technologist
Natasha Kim
Critical Care Nurse
Products & Services
RAO Scout compression-style smart garment
- Continuous cardiac signal monitoring
- Superior skin contact vs. wrist-based devices
- Designed for long-term, everyday wear
- Focused on early arrhythmia detection (including AFib)
Our Target Buyers
| Customer Type | Demographics & Location | Potential Market Size | Their Needs | How Often They Buy | How They Find Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiology / Electrophysiologist Clinics | U.S.-based cardiology practices | 30,000 cardiologists in the U.S. | Reduced admissions | RPM services are ongoing | Cardiology Conferences |
| RPM Providers | Digital Health Companies | RPM Market is growing 20% annually | Reduce patient churn | Subscription driven | Health IT Conferences |
| High Risk Cardiovascular Patients | AF risk, post-stroke, hypertension | 6 million AF patients in the U.S. | Early detection before symptoms | Monthly subscription and garment replacement | Cardiologist recommendation or online research |
| Veterans & Rural Healthcare Programs | VA health system | Veterans, 60 million Americans in rural areas | Reduced hospital travel | Contract based procurement | Veteran healthcare networks |
Testimonials
Because RAO Scout is still in development, we conducted several discovery interviews with clinicians, patients, and potential customers. The feedback was consistent: comfort drives compliance, and compliance drives better cardiac monitoring.
★★★★★
"If I could wear something like a normal shirt instead of patches and wires, I would actually use it every day. That peace of mind would be huge."
High-Risk Patient Interview
★★★★★
"The biggest challenge with current monitoring devices is patient compliance. A comfortable garment patients can wear every day could dramatically improve long-term rhythm monitoring."
Cardiologist (Clinical Advisor)
★★★★★
"Continuous monitoring that patients are willing to wear is exactly what RPM programs need. The data is only useful if patients actually keep the device on."
Remote Patient Monitoring Provider
Competition
| Competitor | Their Location | Their Strengths | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| iRhythm | San Francisco, CA | FDA-cleared patch monitoring. | RAO Scout offers comfortable garment-based monitoring for weeks to months. |
| AliveCor | Mountain View, CA | FDA-approved portable handheld device. | RAO Scout provides continuous passive monitoring without user interaction. |
| Holter Monitor | Quincy, MA | Gold standard clinical ECG (24-48 hours). | RAO Scout enables comfortable, everyday wearable monitoring beyond short clinical tests. |
Business Owner
Jeanette Ortegon
Business Name
Waverly Technology
Website