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5 Strategies for Optimizing Medical Device Startup Fundraising Success
Here are 5 strategies to optimize your medical device startup's fundraising success in today's dynamic market.

Frank Jaskulke
Jun 273 min read
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Pitch Deck Elements & Template
Your pitch deck is critically important...and just a stack of text and images.

Frank Jaskulke
Jun 61 min read
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Recap: Qualified Small Business Stock: A Guide for Founders and Early-Stage Investors
Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code offers unparalleled tax-saving opportunities for founders and their investors. QSBS has been available for the past 30 years, but its appeal has been enhanced by recent shifts in the tax landscape.

Frank Jaskulke
May 121 min read
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Finalists for $20,000 prize at Medtech MVP Conference Announced
Avio Medtech Consulting, in partnership with Mobius Medical, Fredrikson & Byron, and the Destination Medical Center, announces three finalists have been selected for the highly anticipated Avio Medtech MVP Pitch Contest.

Frank Jaskulke
May 122 min read
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Burning Down Market Risk: A Strategic Approach for Medical Device Startups
Market risk, the uncertainty surrounding market demand, competition, and economic factors, is a significant challenge for medical device sta

Frank Jaskulke
Apr 252 min read
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Mitigating Risk: Crucial for Medical Device Startups Seeking Investment
Securing capital is critical to developing and bringing your product to market. Addressing and mitigating the risks of medtech development i

Frank Jaskulke
Apr 182 min read
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Why Investors Say No: Recap and Video Link
Why do investors say no? And say no so often?

Frank Jaskulke
Apr 44 min read
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2024 Medical Device Investment Data: A Brighter Exit Path, A Challenging Funding Road
2024 was a tough year, but maybe good signs for 2025?

Frank Jaskulke
Mar 211 min read
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Market Authorization vs. Market Adoption: Strategic Choices for Medical Device Startups
Market authorization is not market adoption, and many entrepreneurs confuse the two.

Frank Jaskulke
Mar 72 min read
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Why Investors Say "No" to Medical Device Startups: Key Considerations for Funding
Avio’s team interviewed over 100 venture capitalists (VCs) to understand why they decline to invest.

Frank Jaskulke
Feb 143 min read
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Medtech Startups Compete for $20,000 in Non-Dilutive Funding at the Avio + Medtech MVP Pitch Contest
a pitch contest that awards medical device startups $20,000 in non-dilutive funds and critical investor connections.

Frank Jaskulke
Feb 102 min read
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What are the Three Key Criteria Investors Seek in Medical Device Startups?
When investing in medical device startups, investors evaluate many factors to assess the potential for success, mitigate risks, and maximize

Frank Jaskulke
Jan 242 min read
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