Garrett Smith knows a thing or two about medtech startups. He founded his first company as a bioengineering PhD student at the University of California San Diego (PhD ‘12). Since then he has stewarded several technologies through FDA approval; led multiple startups to successful acquisition; directed early innovation partnerships for massive players like Johnson and Johnson Innovation; and overseen a corporate venture capital fund for MedeonBIO. Smith has worked across nearly every stage of the healthcare innovation ecosystem, including as a founder, operator, corporate innovation leader, venture investor, and advisor. Read Full Article
Garrett Smith, Reef Haven Ventures
Aug 21, 2025
'24SU Sustainability focused program (2): July 11 - August 8 (Apply by Jul 3)
In collaboration with the NSF Desert and Pacific Region Hub, the Institute for the Global Entrepreneur (IGE) at UC San Diego hosts special topic cohorts of NSF I-Corps regional training.
Join the Women of Rady, the Rady Venture Capital Club, and other UC San Diego partners for a screening of Show Her The Money.
Friday, April 26th. At Rady School of Management.
Networking Reception starts at 5 PM in MPR1,
Film and Panel at 6-8 PM in Wells Fargo Hall (WFH) 1N108.
Watch the trailer here: https://lnkd.in/efAJ6f3v
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The Institute for the Global Entrepreneur’s Founders Circle consists of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors who share a commitment to incubate and accelerate UC San Diego's innovation.
An implant that strengthens bones affected by osteoporosis. A cream that could ultimately help treat autoimmune diseases. A device for home dialysis that requires no water. These technologies are being developed by Japanese startups interested in bringing these innovations to the United States market, but not sure where exactly to start.
September 29, 2022-- The University of California San Diego campus community turned out in big numbers last Friday to celebrate the opening of the sleek and soaring Franklin Antonio Hall. The 186,000 square foot building is not only innovative in its architecture, it’s also ground-breaking in how research teams are organized within the building. It is home to 13 collaboratories–research laboratories bringing together researchers from different departments to solve a wide range of problems facing society.
The $250,000 seed investment in LIMBER Prosthetics and Orthotics Inc. – a San Diego medical device startup spun out of UC San Diego by two former students – represents a strategic expansion of UC San Diego’s robust innovation ecosystem. It is the first time a campus in the University of California system has ever invested directly in one of its own spinoffs.
Location: IGE Suite
Franklin Antonio Hall
AiiSO Suite 1401
3180 Voigt Dr
La Jolla, 92093
Location: Theater District Conference Center - https://conference.ucsd.edu/venues/index.html
9145 S Scholars Dr La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
