In this episode, Dr. Brandi and I discuss characteristics of a great leader, how to build a team of people around you, pitching to investors in the new COVID-19 world, and more. Dr. Brandi Baldwin LinkedIn Page Duane Mancini LinkedIn Page Dr. Brandi Baldwin Webpage
In this episode, Mu, Wayne and I discuss REV1 ventures, what it is, how they are unique, and their investment strategy. We talk about some success stories, common errors they see start-up companies make, advice for entrepreneurs in the MedTech space, and much more. Duane Mancini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanemancini/ Muyang Hu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muyanghu/ Wayne Embree: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-embree-a07125/ Podcast Email: projectmedtechpodcast@gmail.com...
In this episode, Joe covered a lot in terms of marketing in the medical device industry, his value add, and his network's value add. Duane Mancini – https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanemancini Joe Hage - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joehageonline/
In this episode, Chris gives a perspective of a designer in developing products to be used in the healthtech, digital health, and software as a medical device industries. Chris Sams - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophersams/ Duane Mancini – https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanemancini.
In this episode, Tami and I discuss the facility and network she is running in Temple, TX. We talk about the ecosystem, why a medtech company might want to join, and much more. Tami Annable – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tami-annable-1a3100a/ Duane Mancini – https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanemancini Temple Health and Bioscience District - https://www.templebioscience.org/...
In this episode, Mike and I discuss how to get a medical device covered in the UK healthcare system, what needs they have, how to use the UK as a part of a global reimbursement strategy and much more. Michael Branagan-Harris – https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-branagan-harris-7b4a938/?originalSubdomain=uk Duane Mancini – https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanemancini...
In this episode, Tim and I discuss building a team, keeping your exit plan in mind throughout, the new emphasis on quality systems, and more. Tim Blair – https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyscottblair/ Duane Mancini – https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanemancini
In this episode, Arlen and I discuss what the society of physician entrepreneurs is, how they can help, problem solvers vs. problem seekers, and much more. Arlen Meyers - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameyers/ Duane Mancini – https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanemancini
In this episode, Anthony and I discuss fund raising as an entrepreneur, building a successful team and more. Anthony Caparso – https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-caparso-8222b23/ Duane Mancini – https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanemancini
In this episode, Lance and I discuss the TMC ecosystem they have built, why a start-up would want to consider TMC innovations, trends in the industry and more. TMC Innovation – https://www.tmc.edu/innovation/ Lance Black – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-black-md-mbid-511ba147/ Duane Mancini – https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanemancini...
In this episode, Josh and I discuss Catalyst Health Ventures investment strategy, common mistakes young companies make, success stories, things to think about before a pitch session and more. Catalyst Health Ventures – http://catalysthealthventures.com/ Josh Phillips – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-phillips-80792512/ Duane Mancini – https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanemancini...
In this episode, Frank and Conner talk about what is Medical Alley, what they do, how medical device innovators can use their services, and more. Medical Alley Website – https://medicalalley.org/ Frank Jaskulke LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankjaskulke/ Conner O’Brien – https://www.linkedin.com/in/conner-o-brien-8579b593/ Duane Mancini – https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanemancini...
The host, Duane Mancini sits down for an interview with Duncan Turner. Duncan discusses what he looks for before investing in a company, what kind of companies he is looking for, common mistakes investors make in pitch sessions, and more. Duane Mancini – https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanemancini Duncan Turner - https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-turner-b08630/ SOSV - https://sosv.com/...
In this episode, our host Giovanni Lauricella and our guest Robert Hamilton from NovaSignal discuss the “glamour” of being a Medtech startup executive, why access to blood flow was such a problem and how he discovered the problem, the “mistake” he made in code that lead to NovaSignal, understanding how to fill your talent gaps as a founder, how he got the first money in the door, the skill set required to manage a board, understanding how to raise capital to hit that next milestone, not being gr...
In this episode, our host Giovanni Lauricella and our guest Todd Usen from Activ Surgical discuss his focus on people and teamwork at Activ Surgical, his background in the Medtech space at Boston Scientific, Smith & Nephew, and Olympus Medical, what Activ Surgical is solving, how they have raised $77 million to date, what were the most important parts in raising the capital, what makes a venture capital group the right partner, putting an investor deck together at a startup and so much more....
In this episode, Giovanni Lauricella and James Eadie discuss why he loves Medtech investing, his background in becoming an investor, what is Sante, who they invest in, how they invest, what they look for, their new $260 million dollar fund, the mechanics of investing, the importance of strategy when raising capital early, evaluations in early rounds, his advice and pitfalls and so much more. James Eadie LinkedIn Sante Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech ...
In this episode, Giovanni Lauricella and Peter Vranes discuss his background as an entrepreneur, how they founded Nutromics, what the company is doing, where does Australia fit in the global MedTech industry, the advantageous clinical trial environment in Australia, their experience raising capital and closing their most recent round, the lack of investors and how that affects startups in Australia, their experience with Medtech Innovator, why Peter always takes investor meetings, and so much mo...
In this episode, Giovanni Lauricella and Cristiano Fontana discuss how they came up with the name Three Bridges M&C, his background in the medical device and how he works with early stage startups to fill their gaps, differences in raising money from different kinds of investors, pre-market evaluations, why evaluations are so high, discussing why company evaluations change country to country, and so much more. Cristiano Fontana LinkedIn Three Bridges M&C Website Giovanni Lauricella Linke...
In this episode, Giovanni Lauricella and Janelle Goulard discuss her background in the healthtech space, their focus around advanced materials, why they invest in hardtech, their average check size, what geographies they invest in, the evolution of their five funds, the exit times in Medtech and why that influenced them to move to later stage, their preference of how deal flow comes to them, and so much more. Janelle Goulard LinkedIn Pangaea Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech L...
In this episode, our host Giovanni Lauricella and our guest Daniel Hawkins from Avail Medsystems discuss his $100 million raise, his experience at Intuitive Surgical and what it was like to be employee number 6, his exit to Johnson and Johnson, his experience in raising money at Sofinova, his promise he made to investors, he discusses his strategy around IP with his companies, how he raised $100 million over zoom, his relationship with Fred Moll, advice for startups and so much more. Daniel Hawk...
In this episode, Giovanni and Ahmed discuss how far $14,000 can go if you are capital efficient, the bioenter program at University of California - Irvine, how he founded his company, how he raised their initial sum of money, the importance of constant communication with investors, and so much more. Ahmed Zobi LinkedIn Syntr Health Technologies Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
In this episode, Giovanni and Eyal discuss the fascinating reason why they chose the name Peregrine Ventures, his history in the Medtech space, where their various funds invest in the lifecycle of a Medtech company, comparing Israel to the other health science startup hubs, the future of Israel and how it will center around manufacturing technology, and so much more. Eyal Lifschitz LinkedIn Peregrine Ventures Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
In this episode, Giovanni and Juan discuss how they came up with the name, Keiretsu Forum, how the group was founded, the size of their group, the number of deals they do a year, the various skills that you should develop as a Medtech Startup CEO, how much they typically invest and when they can expect the money to hit the bank account, why selling is so important as an entrepreneur and so much more. Juan Arango LinkedIn Keiretsu Forum Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedI...
In this episode, Giovanni, Emily and David discuss grand funding from the NIH, the small business funding group she oversees, her background in the health tech space, why entrepreneurs might want to get non-dilutive NIH funding, the mechanics of how this non-dilutive funding works, the blueprint Medtech program, how they provide access to resources, and so much more. Emily Caporello LinkedIn David McMullen LinkedIn Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
In this episode, Giovanni and Gautam discuss “doing the right the thing” and the good karma it will bring, his role at The Capital Partnership, the typical check size of each of their funds, where he sees the Medtech space going in the future, their strategy when investing in companies, their connection to Schfimed companies, where there current investments have been, why they invest so heavily in the US and more. Gautam Kainth LinkedIn The Capital Partnership Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedI...
In this episode, Giovanni and Anne discuss Sofinnova and where they focus their investments, MD Start and the relationship between MD Start and Sofinnova, her new start-up company called Moon Surgical, being with something from inception through exit and how that math works from an investment side, and more. Anne Osdoit LinkedIn Sofinnova Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
In this episode, Giovanni and Sascha discuss how he became the Managing Partner at SHS, where they focus from a stage of company and geographical area, the hardline of having revenue before they invest, the major differences of going public in the US and Europe for later stage companies, the affect of EU MDR on the region and innovation, their due diligence process, and more. Sascha Alilovic LinkedIn SHS Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
In this episode, Giovanni and Juan discuss how the name of Action Potential Venture Capital came about, what kind of technology they focus in and how they choose their investments, what round they prefer to invest, how does being a corporate venture capital firm acting as traditional venture capital group affect their investment, and more. Juan Cueva LinkedIn Action Potential Venture Capital Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
In this episode, Giovanni and James discuss creating a culture at a start-up that people want to be a part of, how he founded Access Vascular, why doing sales was important for his success as a Medtech CEO, the ability to find and fill the gaps as a Medtech startup, how he raised money for Access Vascular, his tips for Medtech companies for overall success and success in raising capital, and more. James Biggins LinkedIn Access Vascular Website Giovannia Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech Linked...
In this episode, Giovanni and Yoav discuss what Health IL is, how are they funded and what their focus is, how they work with Israel startup companies, what makes Israel so special, what is Israel’s limitations, and more. Yoav Fisher LinkedIn HealthIL Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
