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SUMMARY:Q Founder Seminar: Building MedTech Companies with the Exit in Mind
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DESCRIPTION:Join us as we host Eric Heinz\, KSM ’22 for a discussion on how MedTech founders can build companies with strategic value and long-term exit potential in mind. Drawing on 25+ years of experience across product development\, commercialization\, and M&A leadership at companies including Smith+Nephew and Titan Medical\, Eric will share what strategic acquirers actually value\, common mistakes that make startups harder to acquire\, and how founders can build capital-efficient MedTech companies. The session will also explore when startups should engage with strategic partners and what operator-led investors look for at the pre-seed and seed stage.  Key Topics - How founders can build with the exit in mind - What strategic acquirers actually value - Common mistakes that make startups harder to acquire - Capital-efficient MedTech company building - When and how founders should engage with strategics - What operator-led investors look for at the pre-seed and seed stage  A networking reception with refreshments will immediately follow the seminar\, providing attendees an opportunity to continue the conversation with Eric and connect with fellow founders\, investors\, and members of the MedTech community.  This is a closed in-person event\, open to the Northwestern community (students\, staff\, faculty and affiliated startups).  Please register using your university or startup email address.\n\nRegister: https://luma.com/tgiw1fvo
LOCATION:1801 Maple Avenue\, Suite 1400\, Evanston\, IL 60201
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URL:https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu/event/642201
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