Overview

Gender

male

As a business leader and entrepreneur, Dr. Smouse has had considerable success building successful organizations from the ground up, including raising over $20M for two startup companies, selling one company for $50M and presently managing operations, fund raising strategies, investor relations and strategic planning at a second company. He has served as early-stage advisor to 3 other successful start-ups (two acquired in 2018 and a third in US IDE Clinical trials). He has a proven ability to assemble teams, raise funds, and navigate regulatory and fundraising pathways. Throughout his career, Dr. Smouse has been dedicated to both addressing clinical needs and ensuring successful market impact. He has domain expertise in med-tech startups with proven success developing products and introducing them to markets. He is also a recognized expert in vena cava filters, lower extremity biomechanical forces, stent design, and fatigue testing by FDA and industry. With his strong communication and leadership skills, he has had considerable success developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in research, clinical, and business roles.