Project Medtech
330 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -The Project Medtech podcast is interview-style podcast on the Medtech Industry where guests share stories, advice, pitfalls, trends and innovations produced by Project Medtech.
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Medtech Money --- Episode 30: Jennifer McMahon, Principal at Seroba Life Sciences --- Women in Medtech Venture Capital & How Early-Stage European VCs Invest
May 07, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Jen discuss how she got involved in the space, what her fund invests in, contrasting time to exit for Biotech vs. Medtech, failure rates of an investment in Medtech, the MDR and how it is affecting deal flow in Europe, the Medtech ecosystem in Ireland, women in Medtech and more. Jennifer McMahon LinkedIn Seroba Life Sciences Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 29: Gaston Vasseur, Investment Manager at Anaxago --- Insight into Early-Stage Medtech and Digital Health Venture Capital in France
May 07, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Gaston discuss early stage investments in Medtech, how they invest on a deal by deal basis through network of investors, the Medtech scene in France and Europe as a whole, filling the gap in France between early stage investors and late stage investors, how the French government is supporting innovation, how the MDR is affecting Medtech deal flow, and more. Gaston Vasseur LinkedIn Anaxago Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Proj...
Medtech Money --- Episode 28: Tracy MacNeal, CEO at Materna Medical --- Women's Health CEO Raises Series A: Advancement in Femtech
May 07, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBIn 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 27: Thomas Busby, Vice President at Outcome Capital --- Investment Banker's Insight: Raising Capital, M&A, and U.S. Market Dynamics
May 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Thomas discuss what an investment banker can do for a Medtech start-up, how they can help work strategics, the life of an investment banker, the minimum raise an investment banker will get involved in, and more. Thomas Busby LinkedIn Outcome Capital Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 26: Paul Grand, CEO of Medtech Innovator --- How the World's #1 Medtech Accelerator Prepares Its Start-Ups for External Capital and Growth
May 07, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Paul discuss Medtech Innovator, how they add value to a start-up company, common errors he used to see in start-up companies, the mechanics of how Medtech Innovator works, how they prepare their companies for external capital and more. Paul Grand LinkedIn Medtech Innovator Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 25: Florian Ludwig, Healthcare Investor at Thuja Capital --- Transitioning from Medtech Industry to Venture Capital and How Venture Capital Works in BENELUX
May 07, 2020 02:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Florian discuss how venture capital works in BENELUX, going from Medtech entrepreneur to a VC, new hubs that are forming in Medtech in Europe, and more. Florian Ludwig LinkedIn Thuja Capital Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 24: Tom Shehab, Managing Partner at Arboretum Ventures --- The Business Experienced Physician VC who Ventures into Under-Ventured Medtech Geographies: The Midwest and Beyond
May 07, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Tom discuss founding and managing a midwestern fund, the relationships they must build to be successful, why they are so focused on investing in Medtech, raising money as a venture capital fund, and more. Tom Shehab LinkedIn Arboretum Ventures Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 23: Michael Moore, CEO at Pathware --- Leaving Medical School , Starting a StartUp, and Doing Whatever It Takes to Raise Capital: The Journey of Grit
May 07, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Michael discuss quitting medical school to launch a medical device start-up company, raising capital for the first time, East Coast vs. Midwest vs. West Coast investors, the importance of telling your story as an entrepreneur, lessons learned along the way, and more. Michael Moore LinkedIn Pathware Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 22: Simon Sonntag, CEO at Virtonomy --- European First-Time CEO raises Seed Capital for Medtech SaaS: Money Heist?
May 06, 2020 23:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Simon discuss raising capital as a European company in software as a medical device (SaaS), being on the phone with an investor during a heist, and more. Simon Sonngtag LinkedIn Virtonomy Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 21: Reinhard Krickl, CEO at Phagenesis --- Europe: First-Time CEO Raising Capital for Commercialization
May 06, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Reinhard discuss raising capital as a first time CEO in Europe, lessons learned along the way, raising capital from Nestle, various strategies he deployed, and more. Reinhard Krickl LinkedIn Phagenesis Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 20: Jeroen Siemes, Senior Investment Manager at BOM Brabant Ventures --- How Medtech Venture Capital works under a Provincial Focus --- Brabant, Netherlands
May 06, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Jeroen discuss what does BOM stand for, their investment strategy, their geographic focus, Medtech in the Netherlands, and more. Jeroen Siemes LinkedIn Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 19: Casey McGlynn, Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati --- How and When to use an Attorney for Raising Capital as a Medtech Start-up
May 06, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Casey discuss the importance of having a good attorney when raising capital in the medtech space, case studies from his past, and more. Casey McGlynn LinkedIn Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 18: Anish Kaushal, Investment Analyst at Amplitude Venture --- How Venture Capital Works in Canada
May 06, 2020 18:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Anish discuss his path to becoming a venture capitalist, the Medtech ecosystem in Canada, how Amplitude Ventures invests, what they are looking for in a Medtech company and more. Anish Kaushal LinkedIn Amplitude Venture Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 17: Alessio Beverina, General Partner at Panakes Partners --- Early-Stage Capital in Europe and Raising a €150 Million Second Investment Fund
May 06, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Alessio discuss the start-up scene in Italy, investing in Europe, how he raised a 150 million euro second fund, how they invest in Medtech and more. Alessio Beverina LinkedIn Panakes Partners Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 16: Gur Roshwalb, Partner at aMoon --- Israeli Medtech Venture Capital Firm Invests in Both Early and Late-Stage Moon Shots
May 06, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Gur discuss his background in becoming an investor, aMoon investment fund, how they invest, why they love Medtech, investing in both early and late-stage, the Israel Medtech scene and more. Gur Roshwalb LinkedIn aMoon Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 15: Chris DuPont, CEO at Galen Data --- Raising Series A for Medtech SaaS
May 06, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Chris discuss raising Series A as a software as a service or Saas, convertible notes vs. SAFEs, raising seed rounds, bridge rounds in between, how to pitch and lessons learned along the way and more. Chris DuPont LinkedIn Galen Data Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 14: Marc Zemel, CEO at Retia Medical and Digitouch Health --- Leading and Raising Capital for Two Medtech Startups at the Same Time, with Different Strategies
May 06, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Marc discuss the digital health capital raising landscape, raising money for two different companies at the same time and deploying two different strategies and more. Marc Zemel LinkedIn Digitouch Health Website Retia Medical Website Giovanna Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 13: Ash Attia, CEO at Bionic Vision Technologies --- What is it like to Raise Capital for a Medtech Startup in Australia --- An Aussie Entrepreneur's Perspective
May 06, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Ash discuss his journey in the medical device space, being an entrepreneur in Australia, the Medtech scene in Australia and more. Ash Attia LinkedIn Bionic Vision Technologies Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 12: Orrin Ailloni-Charas, CEO, Managing Partner at Global Health Impact Fund --- What is a Micro VC and What are the Benefits of Physician Investors for Early Stage Start-ups
May 06, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Orrin discuss his journey from being a doctor to an investor, what is a micro VC, the value of physician investors as an early stage start-up, and more Orrin Ailloni-Charas LinkedIn Global Health Impact Fund Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 11: Yaniv Sneor, Founder at MABA --- U.S. Angel Groups --- The Hard Truth of Their Investment Approach and Why They Differ
May 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Yaniv discuss what angel investors look for, the mechanics of the invest group, how and where they invest, managing a cap table, the diagnostic sector and why they aren't investing as much there, and more Yaniv Sneor LinkedIn MABA Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 10: Michael Nagel, President & CEO at Vomaris Innovations --- A U.S. CEO's Perspective of Raising Capital from Family Offices --- The Good, the Bad, and Why it is an Alternat
May 06, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 47 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Michael discuss raising money for family offices and more. Michael Nagel LinkedIn Vomaris Innovations Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 9: Alexandra MacLean, Partner at TVM Capital Life Science --- From Physician to Industry Professional to Venture Capitalist --- The Career Path and Credibility of a Medtech V
May 06, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Alexandra discuss Alix’s story of becoming a venture capital parter, what her group looks for in investments, how much they invest and when, and more. Alexandra MacLean LinkedIn TVM Capital Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 8: Eric Heinz, Director, Business Development (M&A) at Smith & Nephew --- How Corporate Strategics Assess Medtech Start-Ups for Investment
May 06, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Eric discuss how strategics evaluate Medtech start-ups, positives to engaging strategics early in raising money, understanding timelines and the decision process internally at corporates and more. Eric Heinz LinkedIn Smith & Nephew Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 7: Geoff Pardo, Partner at Gilde Healthcare --- Insights from a Transatlantic Late-Stage Venture Capital Firm - How to Invest in Both Europe and the U.S.A.
May 06, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Geoff discuss late-stage venture capital investing, the difference and similarities between EU vs. US, insights and advice for companies raising money, and more. Geoff Pardo LinkedIn Gilde Healthcare Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 6: Jeff Rynbrandt, President & CEO at MediCool Technologies --- The Things No One Talks About When Launching a Medtech Start-Up
May 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Jeff discuss his background going from the army to medical sales to a first time CEO, lessons learned while raising money for the first time and more. Jeff Rynbrandt LinkedIn MediCool Technologies Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 5: Olivier d'Arros, Managing Partner at MAVIE --- What the World Needs to Know About Raising Capital from China
May 06, 2020 03:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Olivier discuss raising capital in China, when someone might want to look at raising capital from China, how they do this, positives and negatives, downstream effects and more. Olivier d'Arros LinkedIn MAVIE Wesbite Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 4: Bryce Klontz, CEO at New View Surgical --- First-Time CEO in U.S. Explains Raising Capital from Angel Groups
May 06, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBIn 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
Medtech Money --- Episode 3: Carl Stamp, Gopher Angels --- The Psychology of How U.S. Angel Groups Invest
May 06, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Carl discuss everything angel investing from how to engage, when to engage, what they look for, typical check sizes, managing a cap table and more. Carl Stamp LinkedIn Gopher Angel Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website
Medtech Money --- Episode 2: Carlo Stimamiglio, Partner at Alira Health --- How and When a Medtech Start-Up Should Partner with an Investment Banker
May 05, 2020 23:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Carlo discuss investment banking and its role in a medtech start-up company. Carlo Stimamiglio LinkedIn Alira Health Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn
Medtech Money --- Episode 1: Brian Greene, CTO at HMD Labs --- Leaving Corporate to become a Medtech Founder
May 01, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBIn this episode, Giovanni and Brian discuss raising seed funding from a first time entrepreneur point of view, the decision to leave corporate, taking on an entrepreneur mindset, and more. Brian Greene LinkedIn HMB Labs Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn