Consulting Experience

  • Assisted in licensed technology developed by a scientific instrument company to a cardiovascular company for $2M cash, plus royalties.  Supervised experiments required to prove feasibility, developed an offering memorandum, presentation and sales video, and negotiated the deal.
  • Developed a business case for a radiology company to enter the cardiovascular field.  Performed an assessment of their technology, management and business model, suggested a suite of products to be developed utilizing their existing technology, and assisted in development.  Presented concept to executive committee, resulting in the formation of a new business unit within the corporation.  Trained the sales force and identified key accounts.  Assisted in the product launch at a major trade show, and with the negotiation of significant contracts.
  • Developed Marketing Requirements Specifications for a next generation ablation system.  Conducted a comprehensive market survey, led brainstorming sessions with marketing and engineering departments, developed key concepts for improving workflow, improving efficacy and reducing costs.
  • Performed numerous due diligence studies for major venture capital corporations, resulting in major investments in emerging medical device companies.
  • Corporate advisor to Japanese distributor of cardiovascular products.  Assisted in the identification and evaluation of new products for the Japanese market.
  • Managed Product Development of a non-invasive cardiac mapping system
  • Managed Product Development of console and guidewire to penetrate total occlusions in peripheral and cardiac arteries.
  • Managed Product Development of a device for stroke rehabilitation.
  • Served on 12 Boards of Directors, resulting in 6 successful exits.
  • Currently serving as Chairman of Exact Imaging and Director of MyndTec.
  • Currently service as Chief Technology Officer for ViTAA Medical, a company developing a SaMD for analysis of aortic aneurysms including prediction of growth and rupture
  • Training start-up companies in Design Control and Quality Systems
  • Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto teaching a graduate course in Medical Product Development