The MedTech Step-Up Webinar
The MedTech Step-Up Webinar
Podcast Description
Welcome to Lifeblood’s MedTech Step-Up Webinar where our aim is to make you venture backable. At Lifeblood, we understand that transforming a groundbreaking medical innovation into a venture-backable company requires more than just a great idea—it demands the right strategic approach, team, and industry insight . Lifeblood Our Step-Up Program is designed to bridge the gap between innovation and investment readiness. We provide early-stage MedTech companies with a comprehensive, founder-first roadmap, addressing critical legal, business and financial advisory, team building, and marketing strategies. Lifeblood Through tactical, step-by-step guidance, we aim to equip you with the tools and insights necessary to attract serious capital and achieve long-term growth. Lifeblood We’re excited to embark on this journey with you, turning your MedTech innovation into a thriving, industry-changing reality. This is the MedTech Step-Up Program.
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Content Themes
Focuses on the critical elements required for making MedTech innovations venture-backable, with episodes discussing investment readiness, strategic team building, and market entry strategies. Examples include discussions on fundraising challenges in 'Why You Aren't Raising Capital' and insights on industry trends in 'Investment & Economic Outlook'.

Welcome to Lifeblood’s MedTech Step-Up Webinar where our aim is to make you venture backable.
At Lifeblood, we understand that transforming a groundbreaking medical innovation into a venture-backable company requires more than just a great idea—it demands the right strategic approach, team, and industry insight . Lifeblood
Our Step-Up Program is designed to bridge the gap between innovation and investment readiness. We provide early-stage MedTech companies with a comprehensive, founder-first roadmap, addressing critical legal, business and financial advisory, team building, and marketing strategies. Lifeblood
Through tactical, step-by-step guidance, we aim to equip you with the tools and insights necessary to attract serious capital and achieve long-term growth. Lifeblood
We’re excited to embark on this journey with you, turning your MedTech innovation into a thriving, industry-changing reality.
This is the MedTech Step-Up Program.
https://www.hsbcinnovationbanking.com/us/en/business-stage/hsbc-healthcare-reports
Hosts:
Joseph Snyder
Head of Talent and Co-Founder, Lifeblood
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephasnyder1/
Cristiano Fontana
Head of Advisory, Lifeblood
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristiano-fontana-medtech-businessdevelopment/
Guests:
Jonathan Norris
Managing Director, VC Relationship Managment, HSBC Innovation Banking
Jonathan Norris is a Managing Director at HSBC Innovation, with over two decades of experience in the healthcare and life sciences sector. A former litigation attorney, Jonathan has been immersed in healthcare investing since 1999, with a particular focus on equity and debt strategy across BioPharma, Medical Devices, Diagnostics/Tools, and Digital Health.
At HSBC Innovation, Jonathan advises both investors and executives by analyzing historical and current market trends, including venture investments, IPO activity, and M&A. He regularly supports C-level leadership with business planning, exit strategy, and access to capital, and is known for his insightful thought leadership on healthcare venture funding and deal flow.
Jonathan has authored numerous analyses on the flow of capital into the healthcare ecosystem and continues to be a trusted voice in the industry, helping shape strategic decision-making for both startups and investors.

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