30 Years in MedTech: Lessons from the Front Lines of Innovation, Success, and Resilience
30 Years in MedTech: Lessons from the Front Lines of Innovation, Success, and Resilience
🗓 April 30, 2025 🕚 11:00 AM PST
📍 Location: on Zoom
🎤 Speaker: Mike McCormick, CEO of CorRen Medical
Join us for an inspiring session with Mike McCormick, President & CEO of CorRen Medical, as he reflects on three decades of leadership in the MedTech industry. From navigating high-stakes IPOs to scaling startups and leading global commercial launches, Mike will share hard-earned lessons in innovation, resilience, and building impactful MedTech companies.
CorRen Medical, his latest venture, is redefining Peripheral Artery Disease diagnosis with AI-driven ultrasound technology, bringing cutting-edge innovation to the forefront of vascular care.
🎙 About the Speaker
Mike McCormick is a seasoned MedTech executive with over 30 years of experience leading public and private medical device companies. He currently serves as:
President & CEO of CorRen Medical
Executive Chairman of NephroCor Medical
Chairman of AcQumen Medical
Board Director at Nuwellis, a publicly traded company
Throughout his career, Mike has successfully raised capital, led global commercialization efforts, and driven multiple exits, including acquisition of Spine-Tech and an IPO for Osprey Medical. His leadership combines strategic vision with operational excellence to bring innovative technologies to market, improve patient outcomes, and deliver strong returns for stakeholders.
🎯 Who Should Attend
MedTech entrepreneurs and innovators
Investors and healthcare strategists
Students and professionals curious about real-world MedTech success stories
Don't miss this opportunity to gain firsthand insights from one of the most experienced leaders in the industry.
📌 Register now to reserve your spot!
About Vanloan Nguyen, M.B.E.E.
Vanloan Nguyen is a biotech entrepreneur dedicated to advancing life sciences through innovation and accessibility. As the founder and CEO of Berkeley Pharma Tech, she is on a mission to launch 100 biotech companies in the next decade, focusing on transformative healthcare solutions. She also leads the Berkeley Pharma Tech Foundation, a nonprofit committed to expanding biotech education and industry access.
Her work spans multiple cutting-edge fields, including digital diagnostics for PTSD and neurogenesis research for stroke recovery. Most recently, she has been focused on spinning out technology from Stanford in the women’s fertility space, aiming to revolutionize reproductive health.
Vanloan is also affiliated with Life Science Angels in Silicon Valley and 1891 Angels, a Johns Hopkins alumni group of angel investors, where she helps evaluate and support promising biotech startups. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Molecular & Cell Biology from University of California, Berkeley and a Master’s in Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship from Johns Hopkins University.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Vanloan is passionate about mentorship, charity work, and fostering connections in the global biotech community. A first-generation Vietnamese-American, she brings resilience, curiosity, and a strong sense of purpose into her work, believing that biotechnology has the power to transform lives.
About Berkeley Pharma Tech Foundation
Berkeley Pharma Tech Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to the biotechnology industry and transforming scientific innovation into real-world solutions. We empower scientists, entrepreneurs, and aspiring professionals by providing the education, mentorship, and industry connections needed to bridge the gap between research and commercialization. Through seminars, workshops, and hands-on training programs, we equip individuals with the skills to navigate regulatory, financial, and operational challenges in biotech.
Our vision is to make biotechnology more accessible and inclusive, ensuring that promising ideas and diverse innovators have the opportunity to thrive. We foster a dynamic community where researchers and entrepreneurs can collaborate, gain industry insights, and turn groundbreaking discoveries into ventures that improve patient care. Whether you're looking to advance your research, launch a biotech startup, or expand your expertise, Berkeley Pharma Tech Foundation is here to support your journey.