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Jun 2026Makani announced that Greg Buchert stepped down as CEO for personal reasons and Sima Ghafari was appointed CEO, with Buchert transitioning to the board.
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Updated Jul 29, 2026
Overview
Irvine-based medtech startup developing the FDA-cleared Aire / Makani Respiratory Monitor, a soft, stretchable wireless patch for continuous respiratory monitoring across clinical, home, and research settings; founded by Michelle Khine and Michael Chu and now led by CEO Sima Ghafari.
Primary product
Aire (Makani Respiratory Monitor)
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Irvine, California, United States
Team size
1-10
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Sub-industry
Wearable respiratory monitoring / medical devices
Offices
5270 California Avenue, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92617
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