Thanks to all who attended the CU Anschutz Innovation Forum

CU Innovations, Startup Toolbox and Academia Industry Alliance (AIA) hosted a 3-day event on June 10-12th that highlighted the diversity of innovation at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

 

Engaging presentations and panel discussions demystified the innovation journey. Key sessions covered company formation, building inclusive teams and career opportunities. CU researchers, start-ups and industry partners participated and networked at this successful event!

 

Congratulations to the winners of the Venture Showcase: NowVitals, pitched by Robin Deterding, MD, and Vināśa Oncology, pitched by Sujatha Venkataraman, PhD!

 


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Agenda

Day 1 | Fostering Diversity in Innovation

Hosted by CU Innovations


Building upon the success of last year's Stories of Women-Led Innovation Event, this forum continued highlighting the achievements and challenges faced by our women innovators and demystifying the innovation pathway through presentations and panel discussions. Sessions covered intellectual property protection, building inclusive teams and addressing bias in the context of academic innovation.

Attendees were excited to hear from our keynote speaker, Gitanjali Rao, aspiring scientist, inventor and author!

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

Day 2 | Igniting Impact with Academic Innovation

Hosted by CU Innovations Startup Toolbox


This event aimed to educate and inspire entrepreneurs at all stages. Featuring panels on company formation, funding biomedical discoveries and creating strategic alliances, each session included interactive elements and the chance to network with potential partners from the Anschutz campus and beyond. 

Attendees got to know Jodie Morrison, CEO of Q32 Bio, and Kimberly Muller, Executive Director of CU Innovations, through their Fireside Chat Keynote.

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

Day 2 | Venture Showcase

Hosted by CU Innovations Startup Toolbox


Congratulations to the judge vote winner, NowVitals pitched by Robin Deterding, MD, and the audience vote winner, Vināśa Oncology pitched by Sujatha Venkataraman, PhD!

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

Day 3 | Rocky Mountain Biotech Symposium

Hosted by Academia Industry Alliance


With sessions featuring scientific talks, career panels, and a 2-hour networking lunch, RMBTS offered a prime platform to highlight scientific advancements and career opportunities, and foster collaboration within Colorado's scientific community.

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

David Perez BA

Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor

With over 40 years of executive leadership in medical device and health care services, David Perez serves as an independent board member to private equity and public companies, and non-profit organizations. He contributes valuable insights and perspectives to each board leveraging the breadth and depth of his experience. His expertise encompasses growing and scaling highly regulated global businesses organically through R&D and innovation and inorganically through M&A, leading within a variety of foreign, public and private equity ownership structures, strategic planning, culture and talent development, succession planning, enterprise risk management, operations, compliance, and corporate governance.  

Perez retired from his leadership role at Terumo BCT in March 2019 following a comprehensive 2-year succession and transition plan. During his more than 18 years serving as President and CEO, Terumo BCT grew from $160M in global revenue to $1B as an innovation driven biomedical company focused on unlocking the potential of blood and cell-based therapies in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cell therapy/regenerative medicine sectors.  

Beginning with COBE BCT in 1999, through Gambro BCT, CaridianBCT, and then Terumo BCT, Perez guided the company through several foreign ownership structures, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex, multinational businesses and diverse, cross-cultural organizations. Under his tenure, the company grew from a single manufacturing and R&D site to employing over 7000 associates at five regional headquarters, five R&D centers and six manufacturing plants located in the U.S., Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Vietnam and India. His strategic vision took the organization from two business units, focused on two product platforms, into global leadership positions in five business areas and 12 product categories serving customers and patients in 130 countries, with 70% of the company revenue coming from international customers.  

As CEO of CaridianBCT, under the private equity ownership of EQT and Investor AB, Perez and his global team increased company value by 85% over 4.5 years, resulting in a $2.6B exit to Terumo Corporation (4543.T. Nikkei) in June 2011. Perez continued to lead the company for 8 more years, also serving on the Terumo Corporation Board of Directors, headquartered in Tokyo, until June 2019. Perez is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University and lives in Denver, Colorado.  

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