Jean Anne Booth
Jean Anne Booth is a pioneering entrepreneur and technology leader with over 30 years of experience in high technology. Her career spans engineering, product development, marketing, operations, and P&L management. Jean Anne founded Luminary Micro, the creator of the Stellaris® microcontroller platform and the first company to bring ARM® Cortex™-M3-based microcontroller solutions to market. After successfully selling Luminary Micro to Texas Instruments in 2009, she served as General Manager for TI’s Stellaris product family before moving on to new ventures. She holds a BSEE from the University of Texas at Austin and an MSCE from National Technological University.
Currently, Jean Anne serves as the CEO of UnaliWear, a company revolutionizing senior care with the Kanega Watch—the only wearable medical alert system with patented fall detection designed for 24/7 use. Under her leadership, UnaliWear combines innovative technology, user-focused design, and medical reliability to support independent living for seniors. Jean Anne’s work emphasizes practical solutions for real-world problems, ensuring safety, dignity, and confidence for vulnerable populations.
Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors, Jean Anne is an active member of organizations supporting women in technology and leadership, including the Women Presidents’ Organization and Austin Women in Technology. She also contributes to advisory boards and participates in speaking engagements on health tech, AI, and eldercare innovation. With a career defined by innovation, resilience, and leadership, Jean Anne continues to shape the future of technology while mentoring and inspiring the next generation of tech leaders.
• National Technological University- M.S.C.E.
• The University of Texas at Austin- B.S.E.E.
• Women Presidents Organization
• Member
PEF Community
• Austin Women in Technology
• Westlake & Eanes Science & Technology Association
• Gamma Phi Beta
• IEEE Student Society
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my love for helping the elderly, the inspiration and vision my mother gave me 13 years ago, and the education that equipped me to create the Kanega Watch—a sleek, stylish wearable medical alert device that gives seniors confidence, safety, and independence.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is that I can make a difference, and my mom gave me the confidence and vision to succeed as my own CEO.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to stay the course, work hard, and believe in yourself—you can achieve your dreams.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges and opportunities in my field right now is balancing a busy schedule while ensuring that my medical device reaches and benefits as many people as possible.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in my work and personal life are providing excellent care and support to others, while also taking time to care for myself, and enjoying passions like scuba diving that keep me balanced and fulfilled.