Differentiators

MedTech CEO-Only Forum

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MedTech CEO-Only Forum is an invitation-only gathering hosted by CEOs for CEOs that is free of corporate strategics, investors, and industry partners. The forum is designed to create a candid, high-trust space where leaders can connect over the realities of executive life. This is where war stories are shared, hard-earned lessons are unpacked, and unfiltered advice flows freely.

Far from the usual panels, the forum dives into the challenges only CEOs face. It’s a rare opportunity to exchange what works, what doesn’t, and what’s next—with peers who truly understand the weight of the role.

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Houston MedTech Rodeo

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This ain’t our first rodeo!

The Houston MedTech Rodeo Conference gathers a curated group of 400 corporate strategics, investors, operating executives, academic institutions, policy makers, and industry partners in parallel of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This is the world’s oldest, largest, and longest rodeo bringing three million spectators to a piece of Americana and an icon of Texas culture. Offering high-impact, MedTech networking combined with a cultural experience like no other, the Houston MedTech Rodeo belongs on your calendar.

Amongst educational panels and over-sized networking time, attendees will experience live Country music, armadillo races, mechanical bulls, and western-themed activations.

A bold Texas twist, saloon-style venue, buckles, boots and cowboy experiences are traded for hotel ballrooms, lobbies, and formalwear. This rodeo-style conference sparks collaboration in an unconventional and relaxed setting that leaves lasting impressions.

Come ride with us!

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Houston MedTech Oktoberfest

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What does Oktoberfest have to do with Texas and why is it in September?

Leveraging an epic German-style brewing campus where Saint Arnold is to Houston as Sam Adams is to Boston, this MedTech conference is a combination of an ode to the German heritage of Texas dating back to the 1840’s and a celebration of the resources in the world’s largest medical center in Houston. And like Bavaria’s original decision, moving Oktoberfest to September allows for longer and warmer days to enjoy beer gardens and festivities.

The Houston MedTech Oktoberfest gathers a curated group of 400 corporate strategics, investors, executive operators, academic institutions, policy makers, and industry partners for meaningful conversations, industry insight, and relationship-driven networking in a relaxed, festively memorable setting. Lederhosen and dirndln are encouraged.

Attendees return each year for standout moments with industry leaders and market makers, insightful panels, and spontaneous conversations that happen over craft beer, Kölsch service, and live music. More than a conference, it is a tradition that fuels collaboration and forges lasting relationships across the MedTech community.

Prost!

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Lifeblood’s strategic partnership with Goodwin brings together two forces that serve growing MedTech companies.

Together, we combine legal precision with hiring processes, connecting MedTech leaders to executive talent and trusted counsel in intellectual property, regulatory pathways, and corporate growth.

This collaboration ensures Lifeblood’s clients have access to a lifecycle MedTech legal practice that protects ideas, structures deals, and navigates the complexities of scaling in a highly regulated sector.

Martin Gomez, Head of Goodwin’s MedTech practice, leads this partnership — aligning Goodwin’s deep legal expertise with Lifeblood’s process of accessing its network of executives that build successful companies.

Goodwin MedTech Practice Partners

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Partner & Head of MedTech Practice | Boston
Martin Gomez

Corporate, Life Sciences,
Capital Markets

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Partner & Head of MedTech Practice | Boston
Martin Gomez

Corporate, Life Sciences,
Capital Markets

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Partner | Boston
Michael H. Bison

Corporate, Life Sciences,
Capital Markets

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Partner | Boston
Scott Bluni

Intellectual Property,
Patent Strategy, MedTech

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Partner | Boston
Michael McGrail

Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Financing

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Partner | Boston
Danielle M. Lauzon

Life Sciences, M&A,
Corporate Governance

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Partner | New York
Kristopher D. Brown

Life Sciences, Private Equity, Strategic Transactions

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Partner | New York
Mayan Katz

Corporate, M&A, Venture Capital, Digital Health

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Partner | Washington D.C.
Steven Tjoe

Regulatory, FDA Compliance, Digital Health

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Partner | Washington D.C.
Matt Wetzel

Compliance, Regulartory Affairs, MedTech Policy

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Partner | Columbus
Samuel Beavers

Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Life Sciences

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Partner | Philadelphia
Laura Umbrecht Gulick

Corporate, M&A, Pharma + Biotech Transactions

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Partner | San Francisco
Deepa Rich

Corporate, Financing, Women's Health + Wellness

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Partner | Los Angeles
Beni Surpin

Commercial + Intellectual Property Transactions, Licensing

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Partner | Paris
Anne-Charlotte Rivière

Commercial + Intellectual Property Transactions, Licensing

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Partner | Paris
Xavier Leroux

Commercial + Intellectual Property Transactions, Licensing

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Partner | London
Sophie C. McGrath

Commercial + Intellectual Property Transactions, Licensing

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Partner | Cambridge
David Mardle

Commercial + Intellectual Property Transactions, Licensing

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