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A four-year-degree in finance. Followed by a never ending degree in extravagant life experiences, from the “University of Life”. That’s the short version of Giovanni Lauricella’s incredible academic and professional journey so far, and it is an exhil...
A four-year-degree in finance. Followed by a never ending degree in extravagant life experiences, from the “University of Life”. That’s the short version of Giovanni Lauricella’s incredible academic and professional journey so far, and it is an exhilarating conversation to have.
On part 1 of our latest episode of Med Tech Talks, Geoffrey Ching sits down to chat with Giovanni Lauricella, Managing Partner of Lifeblood Capital, as he tells us about his absolutely incredible life story, and how a curly wig has defined the first question he’s always asked in a professional setting.
Timestamps:
01:11-06:40 - A short story about hair and wigs.
06:57-10:11 - From snowy beginnings in Buffalo to the Sunshine state of Florida.
10:17-16:17 - Dabbling in finance, after graduating early from college, and an impromptu trip to Costa Rica.
16:18-19:16 - Getting a job out of a vacation in Costa Rica, and how the tables turned for Giovanni in the span of two weeks.
19:18-20:22 - Coming back home after working with a “ghost!?” and then starting and selling a medical tourism company in Colombia.
20:23-22:36 - Giovanni’s entry into the medical device field, via South America and a short layover at a Starbucks in Florida.
22:42-26:58 - Going back to school and tackling a job and a distance-learning degree at the same time.
26:58-31:20 - Giovanni explains his love for regulatory affairs in the medical device industry, and his absolute fascination with the field.
Here are some great episodes to start with.
