Testimonials of Emerging Medtech Summit - Life Science Intelligence

We go to the LSI event to find our next big investment, and to stay connected with other VCs and the medtech ecosystem as a whole. We’ll be there again next year.

Paul LaViolette

Managing Partner, SV Health Investors

Another awesome event with exciting medtech innovation, motivated investors, and committed corporates.

Antonio Sanchez-Cordero

Worldwide VP, Business Development (M&A), BD

LSI continues to deliver a great event. Strong presenting companies and networking. USVP has made direct investments as a result of connections made at this event. We plan to attend every year.

Jon Root

General Partner, US Venture Partners

LSI is my favorite medtech conference of the year. It is the most efficient way to connect with high-quality emerging medtech companies, large strategics, and the investors that fund these businesses, The logistics are flawless, enabling productive one-on-one meetings and quality networking events. It's a must-attend for me.

Kyle Dempsey, MD

Partner, MVM Partners

This has been truly one of the better run conferences I have attended in all my years on Wall Street. The attendees were so engaged and talented.

David Weild, IV

Vice Chairman, NASDAQ (former), Chairman, Weild & Co. (current)

A brilliant experience bringing together some of the most renowned experts, innovators, investors and the brightest minds of the medtech and healthcare ecosystem.

Lana Caron

Innovation Lead, Philips Ventures

Congrats to LSI on another phenomenal meeting. One people will remember for years. I’ll be back next year.

Scott Huennekens

Chairman, Chairman Vida FLaSH Acquisitions (FLSH)

Hands down the best medtech industry event I've ever attended, and I heard this from every other colleague I either already know or met while there. The content and networking were exceptional, and the location was icing on the cake.

Laura Nobles

Founder, Pazanga Health Communications

As a medtech investor, this is the "go to" event. I'm already looking forward to next year. Fantastic location, amazing speakers, great companies.

Rik Vandevenne

Managing Director, River Cities Capital Funds

The LSI medtech conference was a terrific event where I was able to meet medtech and digital health investors and founders in an intimate setting. The content was very relevant to my domain.

Debbie Lin

Executive Director, Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund

LSI continues to be a must-attend event for venture firms and medical device startups.

Dennis McWilliams

Partner, SANTÉ

LSI is the new JPM and the best investor meeting for finding the hottest private medtech companies. The event has clearly become the most important gathering for medtech innovation and early stage investing.

Allan May

Venture Partner, Medtech Convergence Fund, Co-Founder, Life Science Angels

World Class Event!

Scott Lopez

Managing Director - Capital Markets, Octane OC

An unforgettable event, for sure!

Charlotte Brown

SVP, Healthcare, Cambridge Holdings

Always a great event. Excited to be a part of it each year.

David Kereiakes

Partner, Providence Ventures

We had an amazing experience at LSI. Intimate, informative, productive meetings.

Joshua Eckelberry

Principal, Solas BioVentures

It's become the JPMorgan must-attend event for emerging medtech companies. Been going to this event since its inception and it's grown better and better each year.

Bryan Lord

CEO, Pristine Surgical

The conference was amazing.

John McCormick

Partner, Innova HealthPartners, LP

By far the best medical device investment conference I've been to, and I've been to plenty. I've worn the hat of the innovator, investor, and the founder. This is a must-attend if you want to meet with senior investors and deal-makers.

Manny Villafana

Founder St. Jude Medical, ATS, Cardiac Pacemakers, CEO, Medical 21

LSI's Medtech Summit is the must-attend event for investors & innovators in this space. LSI delivered high quality, vetted start-ups and a strong platform to network with other investors and new ventures execs. We are committed to attend every year.

Christopher J. Velis

Founder & Executive Chairman, Miraki Innovation

Fantastic event. I will be back next year and am already spreading the word to others.

Nicholas Pachuda

WW VP, Orthopedic Innovation, J&J Medical Devices

Mr. Papiernik will be our LSI Europe '22 Fireside Chat Interviewee at The Grove in Hertfordshire, UK.

Antoine Papiernik

Chairman & Managing Partner, Soffinova Partners

Thanks LSI for such a great meeting, and for giving the scrappy entrepreneur such a great venue to tell their stories and build their companies!

Dennis McWilliams

Venture Partner, Sante Ventures

It is remarkable how quickly the LSI Emerging Medtech Summit has become THE premier event for medtech innovation on the calendar. No other event combines all of the key stakeholders in our industry segment. And no other event succeeds so well at facilitating substantive interactions among them - whether formally in talks, panels and fireside chats or spontaneously in the hallways or vistas overlooking the ocean. Bravo! See you next year.

Lishan Aklog

CHairman & CEO, PAVmed

One of the most memorable and productive conferences I have attended. If the energy at LSI2021 was anything to go by, the 2022 summit will be a can't miss event. I think we'll all be back! Thank you LSI for leading the way!

Lisa Carmel

Vice President of Business Development, Ximedica

It was a wonderful conference to be a part of and to share the SentiAR story. Thank you Life Science Intelligence well done!

Berk Tas

President & CEO, SentiAR

Another excellent show by LSI, I met with several investors and strategics at the event and am stacked with follow up meetings post event with VCs.

Philip Rackliffe

CEO, Centerline Biomedical

It was an excellent meeting for us. We met new investors and strategic partners. This is a must-attend meeting.

Nadine Haram

Founder & CEO, Proximie

I see LSI2022 as a must-attend for Israeli startups looking to network and build long-lasting relationships in the global MedTech ecosystem. The DisCure Medical team will be there in full force in 2022!

Yuval Mandelbaum

CEO, DisCure

I can't think of any better way to re-emerge from a lengthy quarantine than to gather with hundreds of industry colleagues to focus on innovations and breakthrough technologies that will make the world better. The LSI Emerging MedTech Summit was a catalyst for momentum and a well managed platform to help us all step into the future of medical innovation. Thank you LSI for your leadership in conducting this event.

Mark Forchette

President & CEO, Delphinus Medical Technologies

We presented at the 2020 LSI event which led to a new (and previously non-existent) relationship with USVP. As a direct result, we just closed a $21.5M round led by USVP. A huge thank you to LSI for putting on this meeting and hosting an incredible platform that connects innovators with investors.

Matt Ahearn

President & COO, Shoulder Innovations

Incredible discussion from terrific leaders that showed transparency and honesty from years of the highest executive experience. They were able to speak to the start-up community, with many of them living it in their own start-up these days. People are what make the difference - powerful theme!

Kenneth Ross

Medical Group Manager, Evonik Corporation

LSI's Medtech Summit has now become a tentpole event for medtech investors & innovators. LSI curated vetted start-ups and a perfect platform to network and partner. Plus it was situated as a logical follow up to JP Morgan conversations. I’ll definitely be back in 2021.

Lisa Carmel

Vice President of Business Development, Ximedica

A superb event, run very professionally with great opportunities to network with potential partners and investors.

Brian Shields

CEO, Neurent Medical

We were very excited by the tremendous turnout at EMS 2020 and are happy to be returning as sponsors again in 2021. The overall quality of presenting companies far exceeded our expectations. The LSI team put together the premier medtech conference on the West Coast and we expect it will only get better each year.

Dave Mildrew

Managing Director, BioQuest

Thanks for the opportunity to present at such a prestigious and well run program!

Todd Usen

CEO, Activ Surgical

Amazing program, amazing people and a number of excellent opportunities for our team to help people, help patients.

Tom Keating

Chief Operating Officer, PRIA Healthcare

It was a great experience. I was apprehensive as a smaller company with a smaller ask but investors requested meetings with us and we walked away with a number of new possibilities.

Josh Rabinowitz

CEO, Articulate Labs

One of the best networking events of the year if you are seeking to raise capital!

Jeffrey Weisberg

CEO, ChipCare

Very rarely is there an opportunity for well-vetted early stage companies to present to so many qualified investors in one location and still have time to socialize and learn. And what a location it is.

Tony Titus

Vice President, Business Development, ProPrio Vision

LSI's event is a can't miss medical device event with amazing companies at a wonderful venue. Definitely should be attended by all emerging medtech companies and investors!

Kyle Rose

President, Rook

The event was phenomenal. I liked the mix of investors to companies. The investor quality was well vetted.

Bogart Parra-Granados

Family Office Investor, RD Heritage Group

This meeting will be a part of our planning process for years to come. An outstanding event.

Joseph Connell

Chairman, NeuEsse, Inc.

Exciting gathering of Innovation and the leaders with a true vision to make it real!

Craig Pierson

Managing Director, LifeTech Capital

Had some very productive meetings, and we're still receiving follow up requests. The investors & strategics present made the networking sessions invaluable. Looking forward to next year.

Paul Leake

CEO, VerteCore

It was great to be part of Emerging Medtech Summit 2020. Perfectly organized and a great event, thank you!

Cristian Atria

Founder & CEO, nView Medical

Thanks for the opportunity to present at this very well organized conference. A humbling experience to be among so many amazing entrepreneurs & investors committed to improve healthcare!

Shahram Sharif

CEO, LindaCare

Thanks for the opportunity to tell the Trice story. Great meeting and great group of entrepreneurs!

Mark Foster

CEO, Trice Medical

It was truly a great opportunity to engage and meet with many innovative companies and industry professionals in a well organized and dynamic environment!

Per Persson

CEO, Acarix

Great to be able to present at such a high impact invitation-only Summit this week down by the stunningly picturesque Dana Point, CA.

Faii Ong

Founder, GyroGear

Emerging Medtech Summit 2020 was a brilliant opportunity to showcase Yostra. The event provided a unique platform to connect with the industry and investors.

Vinayak Nandalike

Founder, Yostra

Thank you Life Science Intelligence. I really enjoyed the Summit.

Amit Vohra, PhD

CEO, Promaxo

We were thrilled to participate at the Life Science Intelligence Summit and be selected as an Innovation Leader.

Jared Tangney, Ph.D.

CEO, Biolinq

Thanks for giving us the chance to share our vision. Great conference!

Bob Cathcart

CEO, AiM Medical Robotics

Learned a lot being on this panel of experts and innovators in life science investing!

Greg Scott

Co-Founder, BioPacific Investors, Chairman, ChinaBio Group

I am looking forward to this meeting, can't wait to see everyone there.

Joseph Connell

Chairman, NeuEsse, Inc.

Great conference and great venue.

Kurt Riegger

CEO, OcuSciences

Thank you Life Science Intelligence for hosting a great event. I enjoyed presenting NuEyes Technologies Inc. innovations in the augmented reality healthcare space.

Mark Greget

Founder & CEO, NuEyes

Thanks to Life Science Intelligence for a Great summit of investors, innovators, and industry leaders! Well done!

Tej M. Singh, MD

CEO, Fist Assist

Thank you for providing an opportunity to tell the Engage Story!

Mark Theeuwes

COO, Engage Therapeutics

Thanks to the Life Science Intelligence team! It was a pleasure to participate!

Ryan Shelton, PhD

CEO & Co-Founder, PhotoniCare

Thank you so much, I had a great time at the summit this year!

Matthew Nojoomi

CEO & Co-Founder, Ictero Medical

Thank you Life Science Intelligence. This was a great conference on emerging medical technologies that will change healthcare forever.

Randy AuCoin

President & CEO, Exact Imaging

Thank you Life Science Intelligence for extending the invitation. The event provides an excellent opportunity for innovative start-up companies, market leaders, and investors to forge business relationships.

Geoffrey Klass

CEO, Sense Diagnostics

Thanks to the folks at Life Science Intelligence for putting on the inaugural Emerging Medtech Summit. It was an honor to have Diality chosen to be a spotlighted exhibitor at the emerging medtech summit2020. Great attendance, great content and great connections.

Osman Khawar

CEO, Diality

Our thanks to the panelists for a great discussion on the future of MedTech, and the Life Science Intelligence team for bringing the industry together last week.

David Uffer

Senior Partner & VP, Alira Health

The Emerging Medtech Conference 2020 in Dana Point sponsored by Life Science Intelligence was such a great conference to showcase innovative technologies!

Kevin Beedon

CEO, NuCryo

The Emerging Medtech Summit 2020, organized by Life Science Intelligence, saw over 100 innovative medical technology startups from a multitude of medical modalities present their cutting-edge innovative technology and their plan for growth to gain strategic partnering and investment.

Carmine Jabri

President, E.M.M.A. International Consulting Group

Really enjoyed the strong panel sessions and 1:1 conversations with everyone at this year's Emerging MedTech Summit. Congrats to Scott Pantel and the Life Science Intelligence team for hosting an excellent meeting!

Zaffer Syed

President & CEO, Saranas

Thank you to the Life Science Intelligence team, you put in a fantastic meeting!

Peter W. Schineller

Managing Director, BioQuest

Congrats on such an incredible event! I’m already looking forward to next year.

Stacey Holifield

President and Founder, LEVITATE

Hearing that it is a great meeting - hope to be there next year!

Adam Steadman

Vice President of Clinical Development, Syneos Health Clinical Solutions

It was an incredible event. LSI did a tremendous job vetting and delivering such strong presenting companies. I found great value meeting with CEOs of start-ups and hearing wht the strategic investors and VCs are looking for. I'm coming back in 2021 for sure.

John Compton

President, Agile Search

What a wonderful meeting Life Science Intelligence presented this week.Brad Shwam and Scott Pantel had an impressive array of speakers, panelists and attendees including 120+ medtech startups. Thank you to LSI and all involved for making this a productive - and fun event.

Paula Rutledge

President, Legacy MedSearch

This was a tremendous event for us. We met with venture capital sources and strategic investors. We are already in active conversations about real deals.

Vipula Tailor

CEO, Sonix Medical Devices

The LSI Team delivered a very well organized conference. The tone and hospitality delivered by all of LSI is respectful of the significant investment made by presenting companies, investors and uniquely, service providers. This appreciation is not common among other conference providers.

John Icardi

President, Egress

From start to finish, this event was outstanding. Dymicron is coming away from #LSI2021 with multiple new contacts and ideas which will make a meaningful difference for our journey. We will be back next year!

Ted Bird

Chief Strategy Officer, Dymicron

Best conference I’ve attended in many, many years.

Steve McCarthy

Business Development, MedAcuity

It was a great kickoff back to normal meeting. The contacts and idea exchange was exceptional.

Doug Daniels

CEO, Stroma Medical

This was a very outstanding meeting. Everyone did a great job.

Joseph Connell

Chairman, NeuEsse, Inc.

LSI's Emerging Medtech Summit is a must-attend event for medical device start-ups. LSI delivered a safe and well run event and a strong platform to network with investors and other innovators. Great to see all the new technology, especially all the exciting advances in the wound care space. Thank you to Scott and the whole LSI team. We’ll be back in 2022!

Howard Walthall

Founder & CEO, Lumiheal Therapeutics

As a medical device startup, the LSI conference has been very important for our growth and success. Attending the yearly LSI conference has been the catalyst for our global launch and key conference for our success. No conference in the Medtech space gathers the vast expertise like LSI and we are proud to share our ideas and learnings every year.

Tej Singh

CEO, Fist Assist

LSI Emerging MedTech Summit is a must attend event for innovators in the medical tech industry. I had the great opportunity to speak at this year’s event to present Promaxo's first-of-its-kind single-sided MRI and AI platform for targeted biopsy and treatment in a physician's office. The Summit was a fantastic networking event and the team at LSI are an absolute pleasure to work with - thank you for having me!

Amit Vohra

President & CEO, Promaxo

It was awesome to feel the energy and support from investors, suppliers, partners and other entrepreneurs. Being with a group of mission driven innovators really helped to further fuel my passion for the work we are doing. Now more than ever I feel as though our vision for better serving those with chronic conditions is achievable.

David Kuraguntla

CEO, Alio (fka GraftWorx)

This was a really successful event for us in terms of timing it with our Breakthrough PR and getting exposure to an investor audience. The event was extremely well run, despite the external challenges, and I am looking forward to attending again.

Shyam Natarajan

CEO, Avenda Health

Terrific event. Thanks for the opportunity to share our approach to Intelligent Surgery, with real-time margin measurement for soft tissue cancers.

Alan Lucas

CEO & Founder, Navigation Sciences

Fantastic re-entry into in-person medtech networking. Scott and team did a wonderful job creating a value-add meeting.

Ryan Shelton

CEO & Co-Founder, PhotoniCare

First time but definitely not the last time I'll attend the LSI MedTech Summit. Amazing location, great content, and most importantly I met a number of investors and strategic partners that have already led to a number of follow up calls and potential deals. I look forward to participating again in 2022.

Eric Dy

CEO, Bloomlife

We made wonderful connections both formally and informally at the LSI Emerging Medtech Summit. This was a great venue to debut a new company and gain valuable insights from investors and entrepreneurs. Thank you!

Colleen Milne

Strategic Marketing, Tambre Digital Health

LSI Europe '22

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Paul LaViolette

Antonio Sanchez-Cordero

Jon Root

Kyle Dempsey, MD

David Weild, IV

Lana Caron

Scott Huennekens

Laura Nobles

Rik Vandevenne

Debbie Lin

Dennis McWilliams

Allan May

Scott Lopez

Charlotte Brown

David Kereiakes

Joshua Eckelberry

Bryan Lord

John McCormick

Manny Villafana

Christopher J. Velis

Nicholas Pachuda

Antoine Papiernik

Dennis McWilliams

Lishan Aklog

Lisa Carmel

Berk Tas

Philip Rackliffe

Nadine Haram

Yuval Mandelbaum

Mark Forchette

Matt Ahearn

Kenneth Ross

Lisa Carmel

Brian Shields

Dave Mildrew

Todd Usen

Tom Keating

Josh Rabinowitz

Jeffrey Weisberg

Tony Titus

Kyle Rose

Bogart Parra-Granados

Joseph Connell

Craig Pierson

Paul Leake

Cristian Atria

Shahram Sharif

Mark Foster

Per Persson

Faii Ong

Vinayak Nandalike

Amit Vohra, PhD

Jared Tangney, Ph.D.

Bob Cathcart

Greg Scott

Joseph Connell

Kurt Riegger

Mark Greget

Tej M. Singh, MD

Mark Theeuwes

Ryan Shelton, PhD

Matthew Nojoomi

Randy AuCoin

Geoffrey Klass

Osman Khawar

David Uffer

Kevin Beedon

Carmine Jabri

Zaffer Syed

Peter W. Schineller

Stacey Holifield

Adam Steadman

John Compton

Paula Rutledge

Vipula Tailor