“With her years of experience and success as both an operating leader and investor in medical device start-up companies like NxThera, Jan Garfinkle has a deep understanding of what it takes to build a successful business. When the inevitable challenges arise at NxThera, Jan’s knowledge and experience, together with her thoughtful and disciplined approach, helps us in developing and implementing practical and effective solutions. I appreciate the fact that Jan consistently challenges me to think ‘big’ and know that I have the support necessary to help us achieve our goals.”
Bob Paulson
CEO
NXThera
Paul McCreadie
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Paul McCreadie, Managing DirectorPaul McCreadie joined Arboretum Ventures in 2006 as the firm’s first Associate and is now responsible for sourcing and leading new investment opportunities. He led Arboretum’s investment into ArborMetrix, Delphinus Medical Technologies and Wellfount Pharmacy and currently serves on the Board of Directors of each company. Paul has also been a board observer at VasoNova (acquired by Teleflex) and NeoGuide. He is the former Chief Operating Officer for CerviLenz, a portfolio company based in Ohio, where he led the re-design of the company’s first commercial product from concept to launch. Paul is responsible for the legal aspects of deal execution at Arboretum and works closely with outside counsel on legal matters. Prior to joining Arboretum in 2006, Paul worked at Ford Motor Company for eight years, holding management positions within new product development, manufacturing, and business strategy. He was a member of the Wolverine Venture Fund (WVF) while an MBA student at Michigan's Ross School of Business. Paul was the fund’s liaison with IntraLase, one of the WVF's most successful investments to date, which was acquired by American Medical Optics in 2007. Paul sits on the technical advisory boards for the University of Michigan’s Medical Innovation Center and the Frankel Commercialization Fund, a pre-seed investment fund at the Ross School of Business established to accelerate the commercialization of technologies within the University. Paul earned a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
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