Butterfly Network Taps Semiconductor Veteran to Scale Ultrasound-on-Chip Licensing — Butterfly Network, Inc.

Event summary

Butterfly Network appointed David Horsley, Ph.D. as Senior Vice President of Innovation for Butterfly Embedded™ on March 10, 2026.
Horsley will lead strategy and go-to-market for Butterfly Embedded, focusing on Ultrasound-on-Chip™ co-development and licensing.
Horsley brings expertise in ultrasonic MEMS, semiconductor innovation, and commercializing advanced technologies.
Butterfly Embedded aims to extend the company’s semiconductor platform through partnerships and novel ultrasound-enabled technologies.

The big picture

Butterfly Network’s appointment of David Horsley underscores its push to diversify beyond point-of-care ultrasound into broader semiconductor applications. The move aligns with industry trends toward embedded sensing and imaging technologies, positioning Butterfly to capitalize on the growing demand for ultrasound-enabled solutions in non-healthcare sectors. The strategic focus on licensing and co-development could drive long-term growth, but success hinges on Horsley’s ability to scale partnerships and commercialize novel applications.

What we're watching

Partnership Momentum: How quickly Butterfly Embedded can convert its growing pipeline of inbound demand into revenue-generating collaborations.
Technology Integration: Whether Horsley’s expertise can accelerate the commercialization of Butterfly’s Ultrasound-on-Chip™ platform in non-healthcare markets.
Market Expansion: The pace at which Butterfly can expand its semiconductor-based ultrasound technology into next-generation intelligent systems.