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Alex Aguiar
Director of Product Development, Thermal Technologies
Alex Aguiar is the Director of Product Development, Thermal Technologies at Hyperice, Inc., a company known for its innovative health and recovery products. He has held this position since December 2020, following the acquisition of his startup, RecoverX, by Hyperice. At RecoverX, which he co-founded in 2016, Aguiar focused on developing advanced thermal therapy devices that deliver heat and cold treatments efficiently.136
Education and Early Career
Aguiar earned his undergraduate degree in Neurobiology Physiology and Behavior with a minor in Psychology from the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), where he also played Division 1 soccer and served as team captain. He later pursued a Technology Management minor at UC Davis Graduate School of Management and studied abroad at the London School of Economics, focusing on business administration.157
Before his role at Hyperice, Aguiar gained experience as the Assistant Director of Sports Medicine at UC Davis and completed a fellowship at the Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy, where he developed business plans and pitches for startup ideas.125
Contributions to Hyperice
At Hyperice, Aguiar has been instrumental in developing products like the Hyperice X, a cutting-edge therapy device that utilizes semiconductor-based cooling technology to provide both heat and cold therapy without reliance on ice or water. This product exemplifies his commitment to innovation in recovery technologies.346 His work aims to make advanced therapeutic solutions accessible for athletes and individuals seeking effective recovery methods.
Aguiar's background as a former athlete informs his approach to product development, ensuring that the solutions created are practical and beneficial for users in real-world scenarios.37

