Project Medtech

In this episode, Gunter and I discuss the science behind sales, understanding human tendencies to improve outcomes, and debunking the class phrase "sales people are born". Gunter Wessels LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn  LiquidSMARTS Website

In this episode, Alberto and I discuss SanoInvest along with the self-funded insurance market and how medical device companies can take advantage of this parallel path reimbursement strategy. Alberto Chan LinkedIn  Duane Mancini LinkedIn

In this episode, Lisa and I discuss Endura Ventures, PandemicTech, and the Texas Global Health Security Innovation Consortium. www.texghs.org Duane Mancini LinkedIn Lisa McDonald LinkedIn

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 Emb...

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&n...

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 -...

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 req...

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 ventu...

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...

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 Australi...

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,...

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 s...

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 m...

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...

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 Peregr...