Jon Hacker

Jon Hacker is a biomedical engineer, neuroentrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of NeurGear, the innovative company behind the ZenBud device. A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in Biomedical Engineering, he also served as a veteran in the US Navy, bringing a unique blend of technical expertise, discipline, and a commitment to science and safety to his work. His personal mission to end human suffering has driven nearly eight years of research, preparation, and development in neurotechnology, focusing on tools that address stress, anxiety, and performance at their neurological roots.

As a leader in neurotechnology innovation, Hacker has pioneered the commercialization of focused ultrasound for non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation. The ZenBud represents his breakthrough achievement: the market's first ultrasonic vagus nerve stimulator designed as a wearable device to promote relaxation, regulate the autonomic nervous system, improve heart rate variability, and shift users out of stress-induced sympathetic overdrive. His work bridges neuroscience and everyday wellness, making advanced lab technologies accessible for building resilience and conscious biological control.

Hacker's thought leadership is evident in peer-reviewed clinical research on anxiety, PTSD, autonomic regulation, and vagus nerve stimulation, as well as high-profile media appearances on podcasts like The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey and Future Optimist.