The MedTech Startup Podcast

Tune in as Giovanni Lauricella, managing partner at Lifeblood, interviews Anita Watkins, managing director of Rex Health Ventures. They delve into the strategic and financial aspects of MedTech investing.

Anita shares Rex Health Ventures' journey from an innovation initiative to a major player in global MedTech investments. Discover how they assess companies, aiming for a 3-5x return in 3-5 years while aligning with their healthcare system. They also discuss the importance of early clinician involvement and the unique advantages hospital venture arms offer to MedTech startups.

Get practical advice on navigating the investment landscape, the importance of clinical data, and the benefits of having a hospital venture arm on your cap table.

In this episode, Caitlin shares with Giovanni Lauricella her inspiring story of resilience and innovation. From bootstrapping her consultancy to navigating the complexities of med tech entrepreneurship, Caitlin opens up about the challenges and triumphs of building a company that aims to revolutionize neurocritical care.

🎙️ Highlights from the Episode:

• Overcoming the hurdles of early-stage fundraising and finding the right investors.
• The importance of not rushing into ideas and ensuring they are worth the leap.
• Caitlin's vision for transforming the way we approach neurological health and critical care.

Endiatx's Journey: From Idea to Revolutionary MedTech with Torrey Smith and Chris Green
In this episode of the Med Tech Startup Podcast, we dive deep into the journey of Endiatx, a groundbreaking medical device startup focused on developing swallowable robotic pills for diagnostics and treatment. Co-founder and CEO Torrey Smith and Chief Business Officer Chris Green share their personal and professional backgrounds, detailing the evolution of Endiatx from a mere idea sketched in notebooks to a company with a vision to transform endoscopy and diagnostics. Despite facing challenges such as skepticism, technical hurdles, and funding obstacles, Endiatx's commitment to their dream has begun to pay off with successful demonstrations, strategic partnerships, and substantial funding rounds. From Burning Man to MedTech Malta and beyond, their story encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their audacious goals, emphasizing the importance of team building, perseverance, and swinging for the fences.
00:00 The Journey from Solo Sketching to Team Triumph
01:02 Diving into the MedTech Startup Podcast
01:59 The Significance of MedTech Malta for Endiatx
03:50 Facing Challenges and Embracing Failures on Stage
08:43 The Founders' Personal Journeys and the American Dream
12:58 The Vision and Mission of Endiatx
22:46 The Power of Entrepreneurship and Team Building
33:41 The Intense Passion Driving Endiatx
35:42 Navigating the Complexities of Fundraising in Silicon Valley
36:27 The Highs and Lows of MedTech Malta: A Fundraising Adventure
39:07 From Burning Man to Silicon Valley: The Unconventional Journey of Endiatx
43:40 The Evolution of a Startup: Learning, Growing, and Embracing Change
44:45 Memorable Moments and the Power of the First Check
59:01 The Future of Fundraising and the Vision for Endiatx
01:03:07 A Call to Action for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
01:08:17 Wrapping Up: The Endiatx Story and Its Impact