​Successful partnerships with health systems and corporate entities can accelerate a startup’s growth and impact. This session provides practical guidance on how to identify opportunities, navigate the engagement process, and position your startup for meaningful, mutually beneficial collaborations.

• ​Navigate partnerships strategically: Learn how and when to engage with health systems and corporate partners to maximize opportunities.

• ​Understand needs and decision-making: Identify what partners are looking for, key stakeholders, and the internal processes that drive partnership decisions.

• ​Prepare for effective collaboration: Explore best practices for positioning your startup, building relationships, and understanding typical timelines for partnership implementation.

​Speaker Highlight

​Speaker Name: JD Friedland

​Expertise: Brings over 30 years of expertise in medical technology, digital health, and life sciences as a strategic investor and board member, specializing in venture capital funding, M&A advisory, and scaling healthcare startups

​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdfriedland/

​Speaker Name: Josh Cordle

​Expertise: A seasoned entrepreneur and product leader with a proven track record of founding and successfully exiting two market-leading healthcare technology platforms.

​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcordle/

​Speaker Name: Geof Hannigan

​Expertise: Offers a specialized blend of systems biology expertise and venture leadership, specifically focused on accelerating healthtech and life sciences startups through strategic partnerships, data-driven innovation, and executive mentorship.

​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geof-hannigan/