Strategy Inc


Paul McCormick
CEO
Endologix
"Strategy Inc was able to perform a market analysis and technology assessment that permitted our company to monetize our intellectual property outside of our clinical focus."

Endologix develops minimally invasive treatments for vascular diseases. The company is focusing on the development and marketing of its patented technology for the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA).



Dan Thayer
President
Safe Shot Technologies
"Strategy Inc. was recommended by our attorneys Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth, and we hired them to perform a valuation on our novel technology. They delivered an in-depth analysis and valuation based on solid market data triangulated to support a position of strength for the negotiations. Strategy Inc delivered ten year financial projections for US and OUS, that were solid. Strategy Inc is a top quality company that I would recommend highly!"

SafeShot Technologies provides the world's first truly affordable solution to accidental needlestick injuries.



Mike Henson
General Partner
The MedFocus Fund, LLC
"Strategy Inc has worked with a number of my companies on a variety of important strategic projects. I have found them extremely thorough in helping us isolate the true objectives of what we are attempting to gain from a study, crystallize our thought process in executing the study and factually analyze the results for our management teams.

We have worked with Strategy Inc. in projects that have focused our product development activities into new directions (e.g., Vertelink Corporation), brought together a worldwide group of scientific experts for clinical and technical feedback (e.g., Devax, Inc.) and shaped our sales and marketing strategy for a major new product launch (e.g., Micrus Endovascular Corporation)."

The MedFocus Fund is a medical device accelerator venture capital fund.



Jim Broderick, MD
Partner
Morgenthaler Ventures
"Strategy Inc. helped us to get a handle on an emerging therapeutic solution that provides a complete paradigm shift – a revolutionary, not evolutionary approach. A Clinical Assessment with global leaders confirmed several of our assumptions, and also uncovered different priorities that will drive our strategy. In addition, several alternative opportunities for positioning were unearthed. I am pleased with the work performed by Strategy Inc."

Morgenthaler Ventures, founded 40 years ago, with $2.5B under management, including $450M in their current fund is located on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park. Their Life Sciences division invests in Medical Devices, Biopharmaceuticals, Therapeutics and more.

Victor Garcia Llorente
Operations Director

Vicent Ribas Ripoll
R&D Director
"Strategy Inc. assisted our company with the development of an Investor Presentation and a Valuation Top Line clarifying the value proposition of our novel technologies. Strategy Inc. also performed due diligence to support closing our first round 6 Million Euros investment from Ysios Capital Partners, La Caixa and ICO Axis - an exciting time for our company. We sincerely appreciated the efforts and deliverables of Strategy Inc. and are pleased to be able to move to the next stage of our development.

SabirMedical, is an applied research company located in the Bio-Incubator Science Park in Barcelona Spain focused in the development of novel technologies for diagnosis, home and patient care. SabirMedical's initial technology is a game changing non-invasive cardiac monitoring technology.

Jiny Kim
Senior Product Manager Pressure Monitoring
Edwards Lifesciences
"Prior to allocating additional resources for expansion of our product portfolio, Strategy Inc. performed a worldwide market due diligence analysis to validate clinical need and market perceptions. The project entailed numerous decision makers and influencers in the complicated critical care environment. Strategy Inc. was able to drill down to the key issues that would enable us to make a decision based on the results of their work.

Their thorough analysis covering a range of stakeholders across the globe enabled our team to make strategic decisions with confidence by confirming several assumptions, quantifying market need and discovering key trends to ensure successful positioning of our technology."

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring selling medical technologies in nearly 100 countries with 2010 sales of $1.45 billion.



David Meyer
President and CEO
LA BioMed
"Strategy Inc performed a TechSelect Analysis on eight of our developing technologies at LA BioMed, the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. This in depth business analysis provided a framework for successful commercialization for a wide range of technologies at very different stages of development and is incredibly helpful. "

Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (LA BioMed) is one of the country's leading nonprofit biomedical research institutes with 150 researchers advancing lifescience innovation.



Sylvain Picot
Président Directeur Général



Patricia Forest, PhD
Directrice Générale
Déléguée et Directrice Scientifique
"Strategy Inc. performed a business analysis for several of our biologic emerging technologies delivering a US market strategy. The due diligence with targeted key opinion leaders in a cross section of clinical subspecialties provided valuable perspective for market segments under consideration. Strategy Inc. also executed several competitive business analyses that included a pricing strategy to help define the US market opportunity for our technologies. Strategy Inc. consistently delivers very precise and strategic work, and we continue to design our US strategy with their insight."

Biom'Up, located in Lyon France and founded in 2005, develops, manufacturers and markets innovative implantable medical products based on biopolymers, primarily collagen. Based on continuing and iterative clinical input, the products are designed for general, cardiothoracic, maxillofacial, spinal and orthopedic surgery.



Monica Anderson
Former Director of Marketing
Breg Inc. an Orthofix Company
Current Director of Marketing
Edwards Lifesciences
"We needed a more in depth industry analysis and comparison on where we stood against the competition and market trends, as we were preparing to expand our market share with a new product line. Strategy Inc. delivered on time and budget, much more than was expected. This gave us the ability to execute our strategy with confidence. Strategy Inc.'s team became a part of our team."

Breg develops premium orthopedic, reconstructive and postoperative products and ambulatory infusion pumps for the management of post-operative pain.

Sharon O'Reilly
Founder
MedTech Insight
"Strategy Inc's seasoned market analysis and insight steers companies toward successful strategic decisions."

Medtech Insight, a division of Windhover Information, Inc., provides business information and intelligence on new trends, technologies, and companies in the medical device, diagnostics, and biotech marketplace.

Reuven Lewinsky
Director of Surgical Innovation
Lumenis
"The highly professional, structured and focused process of competitive analysis conducted by Strategy Inc. contributed significantly and brought certainty to our business decisions. We felt we were provided with clear thinking and expert advice, which helped us identify the best opportunities for growth and performance.

Strategy Inc. is the home of informed decisions, providing the reassurance that the Market Assessment and Competitive Analysis are performed at the highest professional level. [Strategy Inc's] consistent insight and focused direction provide a starting point for shaping future performance."

Lumenis is a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of laser, light-based and radiofrequency devices for surgical, aesthetic, and ophthalmic applications.

Jeremy Koff
Director of Marketing
Bioness
"I have engaged Strategy Inc. on multiple consulting projects at two medical device companies. To sum it up, Strategy Inc. delivers. They consistently deliver high quality analysis with exceptional attention to detail on time, every time. I would, without reservation, recommend them to anyone seeking market assessments, business planning, competitive analysis, and strategic direction."

Bioness delivers therapeutic solutions for musculoskeletal impairments from stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and other central nervous system disorders.

Kristen Jaax, MD, PhD
Manager, Emerging Indications
Boston Scientific
"In working with Strategy Inc on marketing claims analysis and market research, we found that their processes and hard work consistently developed results which gave a comprehensive view of the market space, and that their style as a company yielded deliverables with exceptional clarity and utility."

Boston Scientific is the world's largest medical device company dedicated to less-invasive medicine.



Arman H. Nadershahi, JD, MS, MBS
General Counsel, Intellectual Property and Regulatory Affairs Manager
Alfred E. Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California
"Strategy Inc. conducted several valuable medical device assessments that were critical in our evaluation of new project proposals. They provided us with thorough research and strategic analyses, including: market potential, competition, regulatory affairs, intellectual property, reimbursement, and opinions from leading clinicians."

The Alfred E. Mann Institute at the University of Southern California is a non-profit organization that supports research, development and commercialization of biomedical devices and other technologies.

Elaine Chen
Chief Financial Officer
Avantis Medical Systems, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA
"Strategy Inc. prepared an extensive
(135 pages) new market assessment for a new product we are contemplating. The report is extremely helpful with considerations of all critical success factors that we have reached a positive decision to go ahead with the project. I would highly recommend anyone contemplating a new product to engage Strategy Inc. for such an analysis."

Avantis Medical is an early stage company developing medical devices to detect and treat cancers and other abnormalities of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Brent Jacobson
Director, New Business Development
Advanced Sterilization Products
A Johnson & Johnson Company
"I have used Strategy Inc. to augment the capabilities of my own small group to conduct market opportunity assessments, validate new product concepts, and collect voice of customer and key opinion leader feedback. Strategy Inc. has worked on our behalf with a number of different medical specialties here in North America, as well as Asia and Latin America. Strategy Inc. collaborates closely with clients to develop a deep understanding of the project, then works independently to achieve project objectives and meet project deadlines. The work done by Strategy Inc. is of exceptional quality. I am extremely pleased with the results we have achieved in collaboration with Strategy Inc. and the extent to which we have been able to leverage my small team's effectiveness."

Advanced Sterilization Products, a Johnson & Johnson company, develops infection control products for use in the cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and storage of medical devices.