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Holly Sit is the Vice President of Research and Development at Penumbra, Inc., a global healthcare company focused on designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing novel products that address some of the most challenging conditions in the neurovascular and peripheral vascular spaces — from ischemic stroke to pulmonary embolism. With more than 18 years in the medical device industry, Holly’s career began as an intern at a 20-person startup. Today, she leads teams that drive innovation from concept through commercialization, always with a focus on improving patient outcomes. Her journey reflects the power of combining technical expertise with collaborative leadership to bring life-changing technologies to patients worldwide. Holly is passionate about building teams that thrive on curiosity, collaboration, and clinical impact, and her experience spans the full product lifecycle — from ideation to commercialization and beyond. She brings not only deep expertise in innovation but also a perspective on what it means to grow as a leader in a rapidly evolving field.