Every year, healthcare founders, physicians, investors, and medical innovatorsย
Expand into the United States with incredible technology and world-class expertise.
Many never realize that one legal or tax decision can quietly cost themย
Months of delays, unexpected taxes, lost capital, or even future opportunities.
In this episode of Clinical Investment Insider, Sabrina Runbeck sits down with ๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ, Founder of Melmed Law
To discuss what international healthcare companies, investors, and clinicians should understand before entering the U.S. market.
He explains why immigration is only one part of the journey.ย
The other half is building the right legal, tax, corporate, and intellectual property strategy before growth begins.
If you're building a healthcare company across borders, investing internationally, or helping innovators expand into the United States
This conversation offers practical guidance that could save significant time, money, and risk.
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The biggest mistake international founders make before entering the U.S.
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Why legal and tax planning should happen together.
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How trademarks, corporate structure, and visas work together to protect your business.
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Why education builds better partnerships than simply hiring another attorney.
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How trusted advisor networks help founders move faster with fewer mistakes.
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00:00 The biggest mistake international healthcare founders make
01:12 Why legal strategy and tax planning must work together
02:56 How JJ bridges healthcare, law, and business growth
06:03 Why educating clients creates stronger healthcare companies
07:24 Building trusted partnerships across founders, investors, and advisors
10:26 Where international healthcare innovation is growing next
13:03 Why JJ joined Health Board Advisors
16:22 How HBA members can work with JJ and support global healthcare growth
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๐ค Clinicians who want to advise, invest, or expand their influence
๐ค Investors looking for healthcare companies with stronger global positioning
๐ค Healthcare operators building partnerships across markets
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3๏ธโฃ Capital Readiness: ๐ CapitalEngine.vc
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