France Helfer

France Dixon Helfer is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the medical device and healthcare industry. She currently serves as the CEO and President of TinyKicks Inc., a healthcare technology company focused on wearable devices and based on University of California research.1

Career Highlights

Medical Device and Healthcare Experience:: Ms. Helfer has over 30 years of experience in the medical device and healthcare industry, with more than 20 years in senior executive roles.1

Serial Entrepreneurship:: She is known for her entrepreneurial spirit, having founded and led multiple companies in the healthcare sector.12

Leadership Roles:: Throughout her career, Helfer has held successful C-level executive positions at various companies, including Halo Healthcare, Medtronic, SORIN Biomedical, and Eclipse Surgical.1

Fundraising Success:: As the founder and CEO of Pegasus Biologics, she raised $32 million and grew the company significantly before its acquisition by Synovis Life Systems (later acquired by Baxter).1

Expertise

France Dixon Helfer's areas of expertise include:

• Business and Corporate Development
• Product Development and R&D
• International Sales and Marketing
• Leadership in Fortune 500, start-up, and emerging growth companies

Current Role at TinyKicks

As CEO and President of TinyKicks Inc., Helfer leads a company that develops wearable healthcare technology based on research from the University of California.1

Professional Involvement

Mentorship and Advisory Roles::

• Serves on the Biomedical Leadership Council of OCTANe
• Member of HBA's Executive Advisory Boards
• Mentor and Entrepreneur in Residence for Chapman University's Leatherby School of Entrepreneurship1

Women's Leadership:: Helfer is renowned as a women's leadership mentor and motivational speaker, particularly in science and technology.1

Education

• Graduated in Biological Sciences from California State University, Fullerton
• Attended graduate school in business management at the University of Redlands
• Completed advanced coursework and continuing education at UCI and USC1

France Dixon Helfer's extensive experience, leadership skills, and dedication to innovation in healthcare technology make her a prominent figure in the medical device industry.