State of Medtech

243. Venture Capital with Mano Iyer Partner at Sofinnova Partners


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00:00 Introduction to Mano Iyer and His Journey

01:04 Growing Up in New York City

04:02 Education and Early Career in MedTech

07:26 Starting Recore and Entrepreneurial Insights

12:30 The Value of Business School

15:15 Transitioning to Consulting and Joining Sofinova

18:44 Founding Recore and Identifying Opportunities

21:22 The Moment of Idea and Belief in Technology

25:49 Navigating Investor Relationships and Challenges

28:53 The Journey of Opportunity: From America to Europe

30:08 Recore's Success and Personal Transitions

32:37 The Shift from Entrepreneur to Investor

35:52 Entrepreneurship vs. Investment: A Dual Perspective

39:08 Mentorship and Learning from Painful Lessons

42:05 Building the Right Board: A Critical Strategy

43:34 Mental Health: The Overlooked Aspect of Entrepreneurship

45:21 Books That Shape an Entrepreneur's Mindset

49:54 Finding Purpose: Life Transitions and Reflections


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