Justin Klein and Kirk Nielsen entered venture capital separately 13 years ago, taking roles at two of the top firms in Medtech. Over that time, the two VCs have led investment in more than a dozen Medtech companies that have either gone public or been acquired. Now, the pair have joined forces to create Vensana Capital, a new investor in Medtech. In this episode, you’ll hear why they decided to venture out on their own and where they’ll be investing $225 million in capital from their first fund.   

Medtech VCs Klein, Nielsen Explain Why They Decided to Start Up Their Own Venture Firm, Vensana

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In this episode of Medtech Talk, host Geoff Pardo and Conor Hanley, PhD, CEO of FIRE1, discuss various topics ranging from leadership to entrepreneurship to raising funds. Hanely also talks about lessons learned about raising capital at BiancaMed, how he keeps investors on the same page, how he utilizes his board and partnerships, and how he assimilates other people’s perspectives while taking on a position. He also delves into his viewpoint on patient compliance, what attracted him to healthcare in the first place, and how Ireland transformed from an economic low point to the Celtic Tiger.   Medtech Talk boiler: The Medtech Talk Podcast explores the lives and stories of the people behind some of the greatest advancements in healthcare. Gilde Healthcare General Partner and podcast host, Geoff Pardo invites listeners to see themselves in the journeys of the greatest entrepreneurs, investors, and executives changing the landscape of medtech to save patients and innovate healthcare for future generations.       

Episode: 186 - Conor Hanley Discusses Leadership, Assimilating Perspectives, and Raising Capital

In this month’s episode of Medtech Talk, host Geoff Pardo speaks with Rodney Perkins, M.D., serial medtech inventor and founder of several companies, including Collagen Corporation and Laserscope. Perkins delves into his extensive history as one of the industry’s most prolific and successful entrepreneurs whose inventions have helped shape many medical specialties. Perkins discusses what drew him to medicine and medtech, how to navigate the challenges of starting new companies, and why being aware of your own skillset is important to the growth of a company. He also offers advice on how to handle the stresses of entrepreneurship, including his own “entrepreneur’s survival kit” of self-care and understanding your limits. 

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Starting a company is an intimidating feat. Starting multiple companies is even scarier. In this month’s episode of Medtech Talk, host Geoff Pardo speaks with Amr Salahieh, founder and CEO of Shifamed, about his extensive experiences of entrepreneurship in the medtech ecosystem. As the founder of several companies, including Sadra Medical, Maya Medical, and Apama Medical, Salahieh shares his tips and tactics on finding the right markets, taking care of your investors, and overcoming challenges when a company fails. He also offers his thoughts on the biggest obstacle in the medtech sector today and how Shifamed has remained sustainable compared to other organizations. 

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Cambridge Healthtech Institute   
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Gilde Healthcare    Shifamed Links: 
Shifamed   

Episode: 184 - Amr Salahieh on the Keys to Successful Entrepreneurship

Though the stigma around mental illnesses has lessened, there is an ongoing mental health crisis affecting the country—and the rest of the world. In this episode of Medtech Talk, host Geoff Pardo speaks with Nolan Williams, M.D. Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, about how electrical signaling abnormalities in the brain could be behind mental illnesses and the different options used to treat these ailments. Dr. Williams also delves into how his background in psychology and neurology helped him better understand patients in crisis, how Magnus Medical’s methods differ from traditional transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy, and the difficult circumstance of the current state of hospitals and inpatient units. 

Medtech Talk Links:  
Cambridge Healthtech Institute   
Medtech Talk  
Gilde Healthcare   Magnus Medical Links: 
Magnus Medical 

Stanford University Links: 
Stanford University School of Medicine 
Stanford University 

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How does one decide to invest in the right company? In this episode of Medtech Talk, host Geoff Pardo speaks with Justin Klein, MD, JD, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Vensana Capital, about how he uses his legal background to determine the best investment strategy, how he found his way into the medtech industry, and which areas of medicine fascinate him the most. He also talks about his experiences and lessons learned during his time as a partner at NEA, as well as his thoughts on what is working in the industry and what challenges obstruct it from its goals. 

Medtech VCs Klein, Nielsen Explain Why They Decided to Start Up Their Own Venture Firm, Vensana

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