One Doctor’s Need To Find a Better Way.

The Button Huggie project was started by Dr. Steve Moulton, a pediatric surgeon at Children’s Hospital Colorado. It was born from the frustration of dealing with a multitude of gastrostomy button related problems on an almost daily basis, the clear absence of a solution, and the knowledge that a growing number of children and adults are living with low profile enteral access devices. It all started with two grants from the CU Department of Surgery, which enabled Dr. Moulton to sponsor a group of graduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder. Ezalife Inc. was formed to bring The Button Huggie, along with other securement devices, to market.

  • Our Mission

    Simple, Safe, Secure

    Ezalife’s mission is to elevate post-operative care and enhance quality of life for patients—both children and adults—with “simple, safe, secure” medical devices. Our goal is to reduce post-op complications and enable users to return to daily life more quickly and confidently.

  • Our Purpose

    For every parent to have a little less stress and for every patient to feel like a kid again. 

    We’re determined to replace ineffective and outdated care methods (like tape/gauze for g‑buttons) with clinically designed, patient-friendly solutions that minimize complications and empower recovery.

Executive Team

  • John Allen

    Chief Executive Office

    John has spearheaded successful early-stage ventures, growth stage and profitable EBITDA-positive businesses, in a broad range of verticals in VC,
    FIO, and PE backed projects

    • Investor-appointed
      CEO for ($0-25M ARR) Growth
    • Very strong Capital Strategy, Fundraising, M&A, P&L Management
      and GTM
    • Considerable GTM success in this market, achieving sales to over 2,000 hospitals and universities.
    • Successful turnaround (now at 70% combined growth & margin,
      significantly outperforming Rule of 40)

  • Kara Fagan

    Chief Marketing Officer

    A 3-time GTM leader with John, Kara has led high-performing teams, developed innovative GTM strategies, and driven sustainable business
    growth for B2C and B2B products

    • Strategic executer in diverse market landscapes, customer needs, and crafting successful GTM strategies
    • Considered a thought leader on best practices for revenue automation and GTM
    • Strong background in creating and executing multi-channel marketing strategies
    • Developed effective outreach campaigns to grow strategic partnerships

  • Steve Moulton, MD

    Founder & Chief Medical Officer

    Dr. Moulton is a pediatric surgeon at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) and a Professor of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Founder of three companies, including Ezalife.

    • Research interests span fields of trauma and burn care, hemodynamic monitoring, and medical device development
    • Has authored or co-authored >100 peer-reviewed articles and is an inventor on 14 issued and 3 pending US patents

Advisory Group

  • Neelima Firth

    Reimbursement Strategist

    30+ years in medical strategic planning. Expertise in reimbursement strategy & business development

  • Scott Kothlow

    Financial Advisor

    30 years in financial leadership roles, including 7 years as CPA with a Big 6 accounting firm.

    Former CFO at Somalogic

  • Benjamin Dinkins

    Global Market Strategist

    Principal at Tanto Capital Experienced Entrepreneur & Family Office Advisor

  • Brad Hauert

    Financial Advisor

    Treasurer

    Children's Hospital Colorado