Other Projects
In addition to the case studies and operating roles previously described, I have used my strategy and business skills to do due diligence research as well as market assessment and project planning for investors and early-stage companies. Here is a selection:
University of Colorado
Sleep Surgery Improvement Assessment
Two surgeons had developed a concept for improved sleep endoscopy. 12 physicians were interviewed. Questions regarding the possible clinical benefit of the technology, the market size and the fit between the technology and trends in the sleep medicine field were answered.
Parallax Medical, Inc.
Vertebroplasty Product Pipeline Development
Recommended a product map, development priorities and a marketing plan for Parallax Medical, a pre-IPO orthopedic device company. Conducted 40 physician interviews.
Frazier Healthcare Partners
Kyphoplasty Company Due Diligence
Completed due diligence on a startup company in the kyphoplasty (orthopedics) space for Frazier, a leading life science venture firm.
Radius Ventures
PFO Closure Company Due Diligence
Completed due diligence on a public company developing a PFO closure device to treat cryptogenic stroke and doing a large study to generate clinical evidence for Radius Ventures, a New York investment firm.
Spray Venture Partners
Mitral Valve Repair Due Diligence
Completed due diligence on a seed stage company in the heart failure space for Spray Venture Partners, an early-stage venture firm.
Investor Growth Capital
Atrial Fibrillation Due Diligence
Completed due diligence on CardioFocus, a late-stage medical device company in the atrial fibrillation space for Investor Growth Capital, a late-stage venture firm.
Endovasix, Inc.
Coronary Thrombectomy Market Assessment
Assessed the size and feasibility of the coronary market for Endovasix, a pre-IPO company developing a novel thrombectomy device.
Bronchus Therapeutics, Inc.
Drug Licensing
Bronchus Therapeutics was targeting chronic bronchitis and needed an assessment of drug licensing options for their drug-coated stent concept. I provided the company with drug options, target licensors and options for demonstrating proof of concept.
Vascular Architects, Inc.
Product Launch Planning and Support
Vascular Architects, a pre-IPO medical technology company, needed assistance. Recommended design changes and improved labeling to improve the usability of the aSpire Covered Stent.
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