# Podimetrics

> Podimetrics is a Somerville medical-device and virtual-care company that helps health plans and risk-bearing providers spot complications of complex diabetes earlier. Its cellular SmartMat captures foot-temperature data during a 20-second daily scan, while a clinical support team reviews signals and coordinates action with patients and their existing providers. The newer SmartMat+ adds weight and balance measurements, extending the model toward heart-failure and fall-risk monitoring.

- **Founded:** 2011
- **Headquarters:** Somerville, United States
- **Founders:** Jon Bloom (Co-founder and CEO), David Linders (Co-founder and Chief Product Officer), Brian Petersen (Co-founder and former Chief Data Scientist), Jeff Engler (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** Approximately 170 employees in the supplied company data; public listings place the company in the 51-200 or 201-500 employee bands.
- **Products:** Podimetrics Remote Temperature Monitoring System / SmartMat Program, SmartMat+, Virtual clinical and patient support
- **Notable:** Won the life-science track of the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition after placing second and winning the audience-choice award in the earlier pitch contest., Received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Podimetrics Remote Temperature Monitoring System in October 2015., A 2017 Diabetes Care study reported 97% sensitivity for predicting non-acute plantar foot ulcers at a 2.22 C temperature-asymmetry threshold, with a median lead time of 37 days; performance varied with threshold and adherence.

## Products & services

- **Podimetrics Remote Temperature Monitoring System / SmartMat Program** — An FDA-cleared, cellular in-home mat that captures plantar foot-temperature scans in about 20 seconds and combines them with remote clinical and patient support to flag inflammation associated with developing diabetic foot ulcers.
- **SmartMat+** — A next-generation device and virtual-care program that adds weight and postural-stability measurements to foot thermography, supporting diabetic-foot prevention, fall-risk awareness and monitoring for weight changes that may indicate fluid retention.
- **Virtual clinical and patient support** — A nurse-led service that reviews monitoring data, contacts members, supports adherence and coordinates escalation with the person's existing healthcare provider.

## Achievements

- Won the life-science track of the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition after placing second and winning the audience-choice award in the earlier pitch contest.
- Received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Podimetrics Remote Temperature Monitoring System in October 2015.
- A 2017 Diabetes Care study reported 97% sensitivity for predicting non-acute plantar foot ulcers at a 2.22 C temperature-asymmetry threshold, with a median lead time of 37 days; performance varied with threshold and adherence.
- Named among the top five companies in Fast Company's medical-device category on its 2024 World’s Most Innovative Companies list.
- Ranked No. 128 on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500.
- Ranked No. 530 on the 2025 Inc. 5000, which reported 759% three-year growth.
- SmartMat+ won the 2026 MedTech Breakthrough award for Best New Monitoring Technology Solution.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — SmartMat+ was named Best New Monitoring Technology Solution in the 2026 MedTech Breakthrough Awards.
- **2025-12** — Podimetrics released a provider insights report with podiatry experts advocating prevention programs and policy changes for diabetic foot ulcers.
- **2025-10** — Launched SmartMat+, adding weight and stability measurement to foot-temperature monitoring; a health-plan pilot was scheduled for December 2025.
- **2025-08** — Ranked No. 530 on the Inc. 5000 with reported three-year revenue growth of 759%.
- **2025-04** — CEO Jon Bloom testified before a U.S. House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee about remote temperature monitoring and veteran access.
- **2025-03** — Announced a partnership with Alivi Health to support diabetic foot health.
- **2024-11** — Ranked No. 128 on Deloitte's 2024 Technology Fast 500.
- **2024-10** — Entered a long-term collaboration with Arbital Health on value-based-care initiatives.

## Links

- Website: https://podimetrics.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podimetrics
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/podimetrics
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Podimetrics/

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Last updated: 2026-08-22