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At the recent EuroMedtech 2013 in Dusseldorf, I was invited to put together and moderate a panel of medtech CEOs. The panel title was “From the trenches: Entrepreneur war stories” and the focus was on what it takes to start … Continue reading
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Last week I attended the MedTech Investing Europe conference in Lausanne, Switzerland. While at the meeting, I met with a number of entrepreneurs – some of them first timers, some serial entrepreneurs with successful exits already behind them. What were … Continue reading
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It’s January 2013. I’m in San Francisco for the annual JPM Healthcare conference, just before starting a run of meetings over several days. I’m sitting in my hotel room by Fisherman’s Wharf and Hall & Oates are playing on the … Continue reading
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While working with emerging medtech companies, I usually report directly to the CEO (usually an entrepreneur) and in turn, the board of directors. This got me thinking: (i) What are the responsibilities and duties of board directors? and (ii) What … Continue reading
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As a medtech entrepreneur, it’s often fun and tempting to focus on your neat technology, how many people you’ll help one day and the development process. But somewhere along the way, you have to figure out how you’re going to … Continue reading
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You’re a medical devices entrepreneur. Your emerging company is developing new technology that will revolutionize the status quo. What’s your exit strategy? As a medical devices entrepreneur you have to keep your eyes on multiple balls at once. Everything from … Continue reading
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This week I attended the 15th MedTech Investing Europe conference, in London. Around 35 fascinating companies presented or attended, looking for levels of investment ranging from £500k to £15 million. Two of the panels concentrated on investors – both VC … Continue reading
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A recent Reuters article indicates medical devices M&A activity is poised to take-off in 2013. This after activity has fallen to a near low since 2009. Is there a way that investors can benefit from such mooted M&A activity? With … Continue reading
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How do you know if you’re cut out to be a medical devices entrepreneur? While thinking about this question I came across the enlightening and fascinating story of Alfred Mann. Alfred Mann is a serial entrepreneur who has founded a … Continue reading
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Hologic’s acquisition of Gen-Probe for $3.8 billion was first reported in April and closed two days ago on 1st August. Was it a good deal for investors, and who did well from it? Emphasizing both strategic and financial rationals, the … Continue reading
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