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Medtech Money --- Episode 4: Bryce Klontz, CEO at New View Surgical --- First-Time CEO in U.S. Explains Raising Capital from Angel Groups

2020-05-0601:05:32

In this episode, Giovanni and Bryce discuss raising capital from angel groups, the differences between angels and VCs, east vs. west coast investors and more. Bryce Klontz LinkedIn New View Surgical Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

Episode 147 | Isaiah Kaiser, Co-Founder & CEO at Auxilium Health | PhD to Entrepreneur: Taking on Wound Care

2023-08-0749:38

In this episode, Isaiah Kaiser and Duane Mancini discuss the technology they spun out of University of Akron, how his PhD helped him with his entrepreneurial skills, finding non-dilutive capital, their experience with the iCorp program, working with the University so that both parties win, what he has learned so far during his early journey of entrepreneurship, and so much more. Isaiah Kiser LinkedIn Auxilium Health Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn

Episode 158 | Christopher Gates, Director of Product Security at Velentium | Embedded Cybersecurity for Medical Devices

2023-10-2341:58

In this episode, Christopher Gates at Velentium and Duane Mancini discuss embedded cybersecurity for medical devices, the importance of addressing cybersecurity early, hackers, and so much more. Christopher Gates LinkedIn Velentium Website Project Medtech Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn

Medtech Money --- Episode 28: Tracy MacNeal, CEO at Materna Medical --- Women's Health CEO Raises Series A: Advancement in Femtech

2020-05-0759:17

In this episode, Giovanni and Tracy discuss the Stanford design program, how Materna Medical was founded, discusses their two seed rounds and series A round, why she called it a series 2A, the ignite fire pitch event, the importance of naming your round properly, and more. Tracy MacNeal LinkedIn Materna Medical Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

Medtech Money --- Episode 57: Robert Hamilton, Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Officer at NovaSignal Corp --- $37 Million Series C: Co-Founder Shares Business Lessons from R&D to Commercialization

2020-05-0801:05:05

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 greedy and raising too much money, and so much more. Robert Hamilton LinkedIn NovaSignal Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

Medtech Money --- Episode 55: James Eadie, Managing Director at Sante --- Military Physician Turns Early-Stage Venture Capitalist: A People's Game, Love the Truth, and Be Smart about Valuations

2020-05-0801:01:07

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 Website

Medtech Money --- Episode 54: Peter Vranes, Co-CEO at Nutromics --- Medtech Innovator Finalist from Australia Raises $4 Million: Entrepreneurship Under a Glass Ceiling and a Focus on the US

2020-05-0801:00:00

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 more. Peter Vranes LinkedIn Nutromics Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

Medtech Money --- Episode 53: Cristiano Fontana, CEO at Three Bridge M&C --- Entrepreneur Turned Facilitator: Demystifying Pre-Money Valuation and Early-Stage Licensing Deals

2020-05-0857:35

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 LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

Medtech Money --- Episode 52: Janelle Goulard, Partner at Pangaea Ventures --- Early Growth Venture Capital: Mechanics of How VCs Think and Structure their Firms

2020-05-0855:22

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 LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

Medtech Money --- Episode 51: Daniel Hawkins, CEO at Avail Medsystems --- $100 Million Series B: One of Medtech's Living Legends

2020-05-0801:05:08

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 Hawkins LinkedIn Avail Medsystems Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

Medtech Money --- Episode 50: Ahmed Zobi, CEO at Syntr Health Technologies --- Entrepreneurship: Startup Founder who Raised Capital and Achieved FDA Clearance after Bachelor's Degree

2020-05-0801:16:20

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

Medtech Money --- Episode 49: Eyal Lifschitz, General Managing Partner at Peregrine Ventures --- The First Dedicated Medtech Venture Fund in Israel: The Story of "Startup Nation"

2020-05-0801:06:58

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

Medtech Money --- Episode 48: Juan Arango, Executive Director at Keiretsu Forum --- Providing Access to Early-Stage Capital and Value-Added Resources for Medtech Startups

2020-05-0858:55

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 LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

Medtech Money --- Episode 47: Emily Caporello, Director at NINDS and David McMullen, Program Chief at NIMH --- NIH Insights: Grants, Non-Dilutive Funding, and The Blueprint Program --- Demystified

2020-05-0858:53

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

Medtech Money --- Episode 46: Gautam Kainth, Managing Director at The Capital Partnership --- Venture Capital Firm Makes Medtech Investments: Global Trends and Perspectives

2020-05-0701:04:22

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 LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

Medtech Money --- Episode 44: Sascha Alilovic, Managing Partner at SHS --- Growth Capital Focused on DACH: European Late-Stage Venture Perspective

2020-05-0757:33

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

Medtech Money --- Episode 43: Juan Cueva, Investor at Action Potential Venture Capital --- Big Pharma Creates an Early Stage Corporate Venture Medtech Fund: The Mission of Bioelectronics

2020-05-0701:03:30

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

Medtech Money --- Episode 42: James Biggins, CEO at Access Vascular --- Founder Raises Series B: R&D to Commercialization --- The Full Spectrum of Medtech

2020-05-0701:01:43

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 LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

Medtech Money --- Episode 41: Yoav Fisher, Head of Technological Innovation and Digital Health at HealthIL --- Israel's Healthcare Innovation Ecosystem that Facilitates Startups' Investability

2020-05-0759:51

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

Medtech Money --- Episode 40: Oliver Keown, Director at Intuitive Ventures --- The $100 Million Fund: The Role and Purpose of Corporate Venture Capital

2020-05-0756:59

In this episode, Giovanni and Oliver discuss corporate venture, how Intuitive works with startups in the Medtech space, how they invest, the due diligence process from a strategic vs. venture capital group, how they evaluate potential investments, future funds, and more. Oliver Keown LinkedIn Intuitive Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

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