Founded and launched customized mentoring and business accelerator program for medtech entrepreneursOversaw all aspects of program, including branding, website development, media relations, and event management. Developed partner network of more than 30 entrepreneurial, technology transfer, and venture capital organizations to promote MedTech IGNITE and refer entrepreneurs to the program.Designed a quarterly educational series of “Boot Camps”, providing entrepreneurs with expert advice on financing, market segmentation, and regulatory processes that habitually drew 300 attendees from the industry’s finance, manufacturing, and supplier sectors. Engaged more than 30 CEOs, venture capitalists, and academics to provide free mentoring and business assistance to MedTech IGNITE’s 10, pre-vetted startups. Graduated two startups in a year, who received angel and venture capital funding, and were ultimately acquired.