Proven global medical device industry leader with over 25 years of sales and marketing experience. Worked at Vysis/Abbott, Medtronic, American Medical Systems, Boston Scientific and IMRIS. Led cross-functional teams in the global launch of several high-profile medical device products to include Urology, sexual health and neuromodulation products.

Michael is a serial entrepreneur, founding eight medical products companies, one agricultural company, and one musical products company. Former faculty member at the University of Minnesota, including the Department of Physiology, the Department of Urologic Surgery in the School of Medicine, the Institute of Technology, and the Carlson School of Management. Prolific inventor with over 200 patents applied for/granted.

Over 35 years of finance and operation experience, primarily focused on financing and overall strategy, including fundraising.

Extensive experience with start-ups and early stage growth companies.
Successfully led 3 IPOs and numerous secondary offerings and private placements.