The primary goal of Medsider is to help ambitious doers learn from proven medtech and healthtech experts. These experienced thought leaders will show you how to:
- Improve your commercialization plans.
- Streamline your regulatory pathways.
- Strengthen your reimbursement strategies.
- Advance your career.
- Raise capital for your start-up
- And much more!
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Who is Scott Nelson?
A self-described medtech and healthtech enthusiast, Scott Nelson has held various commercial leadership roles for some of the largest healthcare companies in the world including Medtronic, Covidien, Boston Scientific, C.R. Bard, and ConMed. He has proven experience in accelerating utilization within new therapeutic arenas and driving above-market growth within mature verticals.
Scott founded Medsider in 2010 with one simple goal: help ambitious doers learn from experienced medtech and healthtech thought leaders. Scott’s work with Medsider has been featured in publications like Forbes, Mass Device, MedCity News, and MD +DI.
Scott is a Founding Partner and Managing Director of Big Sky Biomedical, a medtech incubator focused on designing and developing novel interventional therapies. He currently serves as President and CEO of FastWave Medical, a spin-out company founded by Big Sky Biomedical partners, which successfully closed on an investment plus acquisition agreement within 6 months of the company's inception. Scott is also a Co-Founder and Advisor to Crossfire Medical, a Big Sky Biomedical portfolio company, which has garnered its own share of attention and is focused on the chronic venous insufficiency arena.
Scott is a Co-Founder and Advisor to Joovv, and since launching their first device in February of 2016, Joovv systems are now used in salons & spas around the world and are trusted by pro sports teams, Olympians, and world-class trainers. A wide variety of health practitioners utilize & recommend Joovv devices and tens of thousands of individuals are Joovvin’ in the comfort of their own homes every day.
Scott’s had the opportunity to participate in podcasts with Dave Asprey, Skinny Confidential, Ben Greenfield, Aubrey Marcus, and many others. And Joovv has been featured in media outlets like the New York Times, ESPN, The Cut, Betches, Forbes, and Men’s Journal.
In addition, Scott serves as an advisor to the Medical Devices Group, which includes over 300,000 members worldwide, as well as several other health and wellness brands. He’s also a contributor to Forbes and Mass Device.
“I can’t think of a better person than Scott who is better suited to operate within today’s healthcare climate.”
Dr. David Albert - Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of AliveCor
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