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Why Investors Say “No” to Medical Device Startups: Key Considerations for Funding
Raising money for a medical device startup is difficult. Avio’s team interviewed over 100 venture capitalists (VCs) to understand why they decline to invest. While there are always exceptions, understanding these common pitfalls can increase…
Medtech Startups Compete for $20,000 in Non-Dilutive Funding at the Avio + Medtech MVP Pitch Contest
Minneapolis, MN—Avio Medtech Consulting and Cambridge VIP, a division of the Cambridge Innovation Institute, announce today that they are partnering for the second year on a pitch contest that awards medical device startups $20,000 in…
Avio Medtech Consulting and Accelermed Partner to Stop Commercial Failures
Avio Medtech Consulting and Accelermed Partner to Stop Commercial Failures ST. PAUL, Minnesota – Medtech startups are hard, failure is common, but the work matters enough that entrepreneurs persist. Avio Medtech and Accelermed are partnering…
5 Reflections on 5 Years
50% of small businesses don’t make it to 5 years. And medical device startups like the ones Avio serves have an even higher failure rate. We count ourselves fortunate to have made it 5 years…
10 Common Mistakes Medtech Startups Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Check out the recording of a webinar from Avio Medtech’s Frank Jaskulke on 10 of the most common mistakes medtech startups make – and what you can do about it. Link here: 10 Common Mistakes…
How to Love “No”: Resilience in the Face of Rejection
Medical innovation is hard, fraught with failure and inevitable rejection. No is likely to be the most common answer you receive. Bouncing back from these challenges, learning from them, and persevering are hallmarks of successful…