Ivy Ross brings an unusual combination of neuroscience research and award-winning hardware design leadership from Google to her venture investing at Overwater Ventures, evaluating startups through the lens of how products and experiences actually change our brains and behavior. She uses a distinctive pattern and vibration philosophy to assess whether emerging technologies will resonate emotionally with people, drawing from her expertise in multisensory design and her advocacy for art and design as measurable tools for mental health and wellbeing.