The Evolution of Med Device: How Investors Choose Winners at Every Stage
Join us on June 25th for an exclusive evening bringing together leading voices in the Medical Device and MedTech investment space. Hosted by HealthTechQuity in collaboration with Fogarty Innovation, this event is designed for those at the intersection of innovation and healthcare impact.
🕕 Event Schedule:
5:30 PM – 6:00PM Doors Open. Begin the evening with a warm welcome and a chance to settle in.
6:00 – 7:00PM Panel and Q&A on "The Evolution of MedTech: How Investors Choose Winners at Every Stage."
7:00 – 8:30PM Networking. Connect, converse, and collaborate with peers driven by a shared passion for advancing healthcare through medical innovation.
🤩 About our Panelists:
Mike Regan – Chief Innovation Officer, Fogarty Innovation
Mike Regan leads innovation strategy at Fogarty Innovation, one of the world's premier medical device incubators based in Mountain View. Fogarty's model is built on deep clinical insight and hands-on company formation, helping founders navigate the complex path from unmet clinical need to market-ready device.
Hanson Gifford – Managing Partner, Lightstone Ventures
Hanson Gifford is Managing Partner at Lightstone Ventures, a MedTech-focused venture fund investing at the Series A through C stages. With decades of experience backing medical device companies, Hanson brings a sharp lens on what it takes to build and scale transformative healthcare technology.
[Angel Investor] – TBC
Bio to be added
[Growth Stage Investor] – TBC
Bio to be added
Perrin Joel – Founder of HealthTechQuity - moderating
🌟 Why Attend?
Meet investors, founders, and operators who are actively shaping the future of Medical Devices and MedTech.
Share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities with peers who understand the unique complexity of building in this space.
Learn from investors operating across every stage - from incubation through growth - and gain insight into how decisions are really made.
🤝 Who Should Attend?
MedTech and Medical Device Founders at any stage of their journey.
Healthcare Professionals passionate about device innovation and commercialization.
Investors looking to engage with the MedTech ecosystem in the Bay Area.
🚀 Why This Event Is a Must?
Hear directly from investors who back Medical Device companies at every stage; from first check to growth capital.
Participate in an engaging panel and Q&A that goes beyond the surface on what it really takes to win in MedTech.
Connect with a curated room of peers, potential collaborators, and mentors.
🏙️ Venue Details:
Fogarty Innovation, Mountain View, CA. Because of limited capacity, we won't be able to accommodate everyone - please register only if you are certain you can attend.