Houston
MedTech Oktoberfest
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September 15–16
Where
Saint Arnold
Brewing Company
2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020
Houston MedTech Oktoberfest is an annual celebration of innovation, connection, community and cheers. Houston MedTech Oktoberfest brings together corporate strategics, investors, executives, policy makers and industry partners in a Munich-style beer hall built for social gatherings. With its signature Bavarian flair and authentic local flavor, the conference blends strategic and intimate networking with a relaxed, festive atmosphere.
Each year, attendees return for standout moments like fireside chats with industry trailblazers, insightful educational panels, and spontaneous conversations over craft beer and live music—all set in an unconventional venue that sparks curiosity and camaraderie. More than a gathering, it’s a tradition that fuels collaboration and forges lasting relationships across the MedTech community.
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Much appreciation to amigo Giovanni Lauricella & his team at Lifeblood for the epic Oktoberfest Medtech event in Houston the past couple of days.
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.
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.
Bret Boudousquie
CEO of Stratus Medical
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Beers & Cheers was absolutely the perfect theme for the Lifeblood Houston MedTech Oktoberfest conference and it did not disappoint!
🍻 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!
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!
John Schindler
CEO of Liquet Medical
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Thank you to Giovanni Lauricella and the Lifeblood team for organizing Houston Medtech Oktoberfest
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.
Sanjay Shrivastava
CEO of Innova Vascular
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Thank you to Lifeblood and Giovanni Lauricella for hosting the MedTech Houston Oktoberfest 2025, this past week.
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!
David McDonough
Entrepreneur in Residence at Texas Medical Center Innovation Factory
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Had a great time at the Houston MedTech Conference + Oktoberfest at Saint Arnold’s Brewing, hosted by Lifeblood.
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.
Blythe Karow
CEO of The Karow Advisory Group
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Giovanni Lauricella CEO of #LifeBlood hosted another incredible experience at MedTech Oktoberfest last week at #SaintArnoldsBrewery.
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!!!!
Bob Shaw
President of Shaw Holdings
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What an amazing MedTech Rodeo conference hosted by Lifeblood!!!!
Giovanni Lauricella and team do an incredible job of bringing venture & angel investors, early-stage medical device companies, and medical device experts from around the globe for a one-of-a-kind networking event. It's close, personal and just a ton of fun!!!
The venue was great - Armadillo Palace in Houston is a unique experience and the food and drinks were the best!!! Don't tell Giovanni, but I went back for seconds more than once!
My favorite part - I made many new friends from all around the world!
Hope to see "ya'll" at the next Lifeblood event!!
The venue was great - Armadillo Palace in Houston is a unique experience and the food and drinks were the best!!! Don't tell Giovanni, but I went back for seconds more than once!
My favorite part - I made many new friends from all around the world!
Hope to see "ya'll" at the next Lifeblood event!!
Chris DuPont
Co-founder, CEO, & Chairman of the Board, MatrixOne
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Great time at the MedTech Rodeo in Houston.
Texas bioscience continues to impress with its talent, creativity, and execution. Grateful to know Giovanni Lauricella and Lifeblood Capital, and energized for what’s building in the Texas ecosystem.
Jared Stein
Director of Engagement, BioMedSA
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Pleasure serving on a panel regarding “Health System Corporate Venture - The Extreme Value Add Investor”,
sharing insights on OSF Ventures, and learning from my colleagues including Aileen H., Zach Eisen , Kipum Lee, PhD , Mike Anderes and Bob Crutchfield at the Houston Medtech Rodeo. One key takeaway: we like to co-invest together!
Thank you to Giovanni Lauricella and the Lifeblood team for organizing a one of its kind medtech conference in a fantastic venue.
Thank you to Giovanni Lauricella and the Lifeblood team for organizing a one of its kind medtech conference in a fantastic venue.
Liridon Rrushaj
Director of Venture Investing, OSF Ventures
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Fantastic first few days at the Houston MedTech Rodeo with Lifeblood and Giovanni Lauricella in the fastest growing MedTech town in the U.S.!
Building MedTech companies is really hard work. But we can still have a lot of fun along the way. Amazing to have so many Goodwin MedTech partners down for the festivities -- covering the full spectrum needs of any MedTech company -- corporate, IP, regulatory, M&A and beyond. If you are around and we haven't met yet, please come and say "Hi Y'all" today!
Martin Gomez
Partner, Goodwin
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Great week connecting with investors and strategics at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting and the Houston MedTech Rodeo.
Yesterday I had the opportunity to join a panel on institutional venture capital alongside Samuel Scofield, Christopher Hanson, Jenny Barba, Steven Levy, and Sarah Fox. Thank you to Martin Gomez and Gregory Mann for the thoughtful questions and engaging discussion.
Appreciation as well to Giovanni Lauricella,Joseph Snyder, Benjamin Sanchez, and the team at Lifeblood for bringing together such a strong group of MedTech builders, investors, and operators.
Appreciation as well to Giovanni Lauricella,Joseph Snyder, Benjamin Sanchez, and the team at Lifeblood for bringing together such a strong group of MedTech builders, investors, and operators.
Eric Heinz
Founder and Managing Partner, Heinz Ventures
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Congratulations to Lifeblood and Giovanni Lauricella for hosting a well-coordinated and content-rich program!
I just returned from a highly educational 2-day MedTech conference in Houston that I'd highly recommend for anyone interested in getting into the world of MedTech start-ups. If you're seeking advice on how best to get your company to the next major milestone or you need to find outside support to do it, you're likely to find both here! Two things consistently struck me during the event: 1) the MedTech ecosystem in Houston is well-coordinated, has momentum, and is growing fast, and 2) this community of CEOs, funding sources, and support vendors are friendly, approachable, and eager to help each other succeed!
I look forward to attending the MedTech Oktoberfest event in September!
I look forward to attending the MedTech Oktoberfest event in September!
Tom Younker
Senior Vice President
of Global Marketing,
Argon Medical Devices
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