Workshops provide a unique opportunity to reach and build relationships with CEOs of fast growing companies at the point in their development when they seek expertise to address specific challenges.
Possible workshop topics:
Finance
Reverse Merger into a Public Shell. To what extent can this be an effective tool for growing companies to economically access the public capital markets? The processes, the costs, the pitfalls and execution.
Convertible Debt. The use of convertible notes is a popular means for early stage companies to secure capital with lower transaction costs. This session will look at proper use of this approach.
Licensing Intellectual Property. An often untapped source of capital is intellectual property within a company’s portfolio. This session will look at how to turn these assets into a source of funding.
Intellectual Property. Protect in an international arena.
Corporate Partnering. Corporate partners are increasingly attractive source of funding and exit. This session will look at finding partners and structuring arrangements that work.
Accessing Capital in Europe. European investors represent an untapped market for many US companies. But successfully reaching this market requires a dramatically different approach than in the US.
Regulatory
CMS. Understanding reimbursement is a critical element to the success of any medical technology company. Understand and anticipate how to secure reimbursement.
FDA. The FDA has become increasingly difficult in approving both devices and drugs. Getting approval on a timely basis can be the difference between success and failure. A look at winning strategies.
Clinical Trials. Designing a clinical trial is a critical component in getting FDA approval. This session will discuss strategies for doing this in the optimal fashion.
Development
Medical Device Development. This session will examine the process by which a medical device moves from a concept into a finished product ready for sale. Design, engineering, planning will be considered.
Entering China. China represents one of the largest and fastest growing markets, a market that provides considerable opportunity and challenges. The session discusses how to intelligently enter this market.
Presentations to Raise Capital. The quality of your presentation can be the difference in successfully attracting capital partners. This session will help CEOs learn how to create a presentation that works.
Social Media. Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook have changed the traditional marketing and communications landscape. How can these tools help a growing company build brand awareness and revenues?
