Healthcare Entrepreneurs in Action

Healthcare reform and the attention it has received over the past year is attracting entrepreneurial activity in new and exciting areas under the healthcare umbrella. From technologies designed to make care delivery more efficient and help patients take a more active role in their care, to continued improvements in pharmaceuticals and medical devices, the landscape is rich with innovation and opportunity. Opportunity comes with risk, however, and as with all industries there is no such thing as a “sure thing.” What does it take to build a successful company in the healthcare and life sciences space? What should budding entrepreneurs be on the lookout for as they navigate starting their own business? How can entrepreneurs get their business over the hump?

Panelists:

Steven Gold, M.D. - Senior Partner for Entrepreneurship, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering (Moderator)

John Wlassich - Vice President of Product Development, Normir Medical Technologies

Amir Lewkowicz - Co-Founder and Vice President for Partnerships, Inspire

Kyle Meetze - Senior Strategic Business and Licensing Manager, Research Ventures & Licensing, Partners Healthcare

Dr. Nick Barker - President & CEO, The GI Company

Paul Valentine - President & CEO, Sleep HealthCenters