Leadership in MedTech: Key insights from our Paris roundtable

It was inspiring to gather with a select group of Life Sciences leaders at 50 Partners Health's charming Loft 50P, a venue brimming with character and natural light, nestled within a former "corderie" (rope-making facility) and still retaining many of its original features.

The evening kicked off with an engaging discussion, co-hosted and moderated by Coulter Partners' own Anne-Charlotte Boudet-Morel, Nicolas Leray, and Penny Sadler. Our diverse panel delved into the critical decisions around structuring executive teams and successfully integrating experienced professionals into fast-growing MedTech startups.

Key themes explored included:
· The challenges of integrating new hires into an existing, close-knit startup team.
· What to expect when bringing on board members.
· The complexities of hiring your first US-based employees as a European company.
· The paramount importance of cultivating the right team, culture, and mindset to complement groundbreaking technology for success.

The frank and open discussion from our expert panelists provided invaluable insights, drawing from their successes, challenges, and even failures. It was particularly encouraging to see so many young female entrepreneurs in attendance!

A huge thank you to our incredible panelists, whose diverse experiences truly enriched the conversation:
· Corinne Danan (co-founder, HalioDx), a successful female entrepreneur now advising startups
· Joana Cartocci (co-founder & COO, Robeauté), a startup founder beginning to navigate board considerations
· Yann Fleureau (co-founder, Cardiologs), an entrepreneur CEO who successfully exited his company to Philips
· Gérard Hascouët (Executive Chairman, MD Start), a serial entrepreneur and investor with decades of experience.

The roundtable was followed by a lively networking reception with champagne, delicious canapés, and our signature chocolates, offering a unique opportunity for peer-to-peer exchange.