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Meet Ötzi: The Story Behind the Name and the People Driving the Mission 

We realized we’ve been so heads-down in building that we haven’t properly introduced ourselves—or shared the story behind our name. So, here’s a quick update: 

Who We Are 

We’re four students from different backgrounds—project management, pharma, product development, and marketing—brought together by one shared mission: 
To make medical identification permanent, painless, and always accessible through microneedle tattoo technology. 

Jacob Sessions – CEO 
Jacob leads strategy and regulatory at Überlube, a consumer medical device brand, and previously formulated for companies like Blistex, Medline, and Concept Labs. He’s also a patent-pending inventor, SCC committee member, and has only two tattoos (for now). Jacob brings deep industry knowledge, a love for disruption, and a clear vision for where we’re headed. 

My Le – Marketing Director 
Currently working on the future of Listerine at Kenvue (formerly J&J), My also has hands-on experience from Colgate-Palmolive in skincare R&D. She heads media efforts for the MBS program at Rutgers and is active in the NYSCC. With her beauty industry experience and love for tattoos, My brings creativity and strategic spark to the brand. 

Keiera Parker – CFO 
Keiera splits her time between Rutgers and Johnson & Johnson, where she works on CAR-T therapy operations—specifically MOI(Multiplicity of Infection) testing and batch quality. Her background in gene therapy and pharmaceutical quality gives us a solid foundation in science and operations. 

Paavana Jayaram – Director of Product Development 
A full-time student with three years of pharmaceutical experience in India, Paavana is driven by the goal of making life-saving therapies more accessible. She’s all about collaboration and big-picture thinking, and brings sharp insight into drug development and innovation. 

So… Why “Ötzi”? 

Our name is inspired by Ötzi the Iceman, a mummified body discovered frozen in the Alps.  He is believed to have had the oldest known human to have tattoos¹. His body—frozen in time—told us a story, thousands of years later. We’re inspired by that. 

At Ötzi, we believe in telling stories through skin. With our microneedle tattoo tech, we’re taking one of the oldest art forms and turning it into something functional, protective, and always present. 

Always Present. Always Protected. 
That’s our mission and we’re just getting started. 

Reference: 1Ötzi the Iceman, Museum of Archaeology Bolzano. (n.d.). Retrieved April 15, 2025, from https://www.iceman.it/en/the-iceman/Links to an external site. 

Hello fellow start-ups,

We are pleased to introduce you to the team behind Otzi, an innovative micro needling tattoo technology.

Team Members: Jacob Sessions, My Le, Paavana Jayaram, Keiera Parker

For centuries, tattoos have been used to convey identity within tribes and to tell powerful stories. Otzi, is transforming this ancient art form with modern innovation. Our microneedling tattoo technology IP offers an innovative approach to display critical medical history for users. This technology provides a painless and minimally invasive permanent tattoo. Unlike traditional medical bracelets, which can be misplaced or misinterpreted, Otzi offers a secure, personalized tattoo that reliably display critical health information.

 Powered by licensed IP from Georgia Tech, our self-administered system incorporates a unique identifier for authenticity, ensuring access to accurate medical data when it matters most. Combining ancient inspiration with modern innovation – Otzi is more than just a tattoo – it’s a lifesaving solution designed to enhance patient safety and optimize emergency responses.

Behind this innovation is a team of experts with diverse expertise, all dedicated to enhancing patient safety and improving emergency responses. Our collective knowledge and expertise ensure that Otzi is not only innovative but also safe, effective and ready for market launch. With Otzi, we are changing the way medical information is communicated.

We will share updates and keep everyone informed on Otzi’ progress . Feel free to reach out with any questions.