Houston
MedTech Oktoberfest

More than 275 medtech entrepreneurs, companies, physicians & venture, strategic and IB investors were represented.

The pannel discussion were highly educational and the networking was outstanding with good vibes and the Saint Arnold Brewing Company lager and Ale flowing. We are so happy to have an event in Texas of this quality that is close to home and economical to participate.

I met so many amazing people including folks I have worked with through Zoom but not met in person. Attendees came as far away as Japan, Scotland, Seattle, Boston, Bay Area, & many other far away spots.

Stratus Medical & Sailfish Investments were proud to support this great program and look forward to the Houston Med Tech Rodeo by Lifeblood in Q1 2026.

🍻 Beers & Cheers was absolutely the perfect theme for the Lifeblood Houston MedTech Oktoberfest conference and it did not disappoint!I just shared a post talking about how LSI Europe was a highlight of the year for me, and then came Giovanni Lauricella and Joseph Snyder’s Lifeblood event this past week. I am so glad I made the trip to Houston to attend!

Kicking off with the CEO-only forum was a really nice way to immerse and learn from a lot of pros all in one room. And especially pleased that our very own Board Chair Gabriele Niederauer, PhD had the opportunity to contribute as a serial med device entrepreneur on the CEO panel. What a great start to the meeting!

The program was certainly appreciated by everyone - from venture capital insights and FIH trial learnings to commercializing MedTech, health system venture engagement, M&A strategy, Houston-based investors, success stories, and even the launch of the new Atomic Accelerator Program, all were exceptional.

And yes, there was a super cool visit to Meow Wolf too!

This was easily one of the best meetings I’ve attended in recent memory. It’ll be tough to top next year, but I have no doubt Gio and the team will find a way.

Big shoutout to all the friends I reconnected with and the new faces I met (too many to list) - I’ll be digging out from all the follow-ups this next week, and that’s the best kind of problem to have.

👏 Gio, Joseph, and the entire team at Lifeblood - Thank You! You all made this event so much fun!

It was great to connect with friends in the industry, make new acquaintances and participate in the medtech CEO forum and panel discussion on talent.

I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction and welcome to the burgeoning MedTech Innovation community here in Houston. I am looking forward to contributing to its growth and success with the Texas Medical Center Innovation Factory!

Always good to mix insights with connections and left with both!I highly recommend this one - it’s a perfect size and had an excellent mix of people.

Great educational programing, panels and above all a wonderful environment for networking. Dr. Anil Shetty, Venkat Madabusi, John Karanikas and Sunanda Dharmarajan PharmD, BCMAS, RPh joined me from the #HoustonAngelNetwork in visiting with MedTech entrepreneurs, investors and company founders. Congratulations to Giovanni Lauricella and #LifeBlood team for providing such an opportunity right here in Houston!!!!