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Our mission

Sanova Industries exists to restore dignity to patient care and give nurses their time back. BedPal is our first step toward reimagining overlooked areas of healthcare - creating tools that aren't just products, but true partners in care.

Meet the team

Sofia Alvarez Del Pino
Emma Barry
David Kulp

Sofia Alvarez Del Pino

CEO & Co-Founder

Emma Barry

Co-Founder

David Kulp

Co-Founder

Adela Sheng
Julie Yan

Adela Sheng

Co-Founder

Julie Yan

Co-Founder

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Our Journey

interview, simulation lab, current bedpan testing
Aug 2024

Began interviewing nurses and identifying key pain points in bedside care.

prototyping stages, prototype testing, verification and validation, simulation lab
Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

Developed & tested prototypes; filed provisional patent.

Jan 2025 - Apr 2025

Advanced product development; expanded outreach to nurses, clinical partners, and potential pilot sites; competed as a Semi‑Finalist in Georgia Tech’s InVenture Prize Competition.

create-x, georgia tech, startup launch, cohort 12, demo day 2025
georgia tech create-x, demo day 2025
May 2025 - Jul 2025

Selected for Georgia Tech’s CREATE‑X Startup Launch program to accelerate product development and business strategy.

team doo due diligence
Aug 2025 - Present

Preparing for limited clinical pilot; finalizing second‑generation prototype; building core team.

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© 2025 by Sanova Industries - BedPal™. Patent Pending. All rights reserved.

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