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Interview with Paul Grand on the MedTech Innovator Global Ecosystem

published on February 28, 2020 by Jim McGough


It Takes a Village to Raise a MedTech Early-Stage Venture

published on June 13, 2018 by Jim McGough

I was once told by a serial Life Sciences Entrepreneur (with both Biotech & MedTech exits) that when it comes to taking care of their young (early stage ventures) the Biotech industry is “mammalian” and MedTech industry is “reptilian”. In other words, Biotech/Pharma nurtures their young (In-licensing/Out-licensing deals) and MedTech eats their young (acquisition/do not commercialize).


The MedTech Conference = AdvaMed + Industry + Hipster, Hacker, and Hustler Mindset

published on August 17, 2017 by Jim McGough

The next 25 years will present incredible opportunities for innovators in the MedTech industry.  In my opinion, individuals and teams who learn to operate with the “Hipster, Hacker, and Hustler” mindset will be in the best position to create game-changing innovation and become sought-after partners in future MedTech innovations.   Unfortunately, this mindset is a bit foreign to many folks who have already been in the MedTech industry for a while---and professional investors “know it when they see it”.