Jerry Sanders

San Francisco Science, Tech Incubator

Jerry Sanders is a prominent entrepreneur and business leader who founded and serves as the Managing Director of San Francisco Science, a global technology incubator.1 3 His career spans multiple industries and roles, showcasing his versatility and expertise in business development and innovation.

Professional Background

Sanders began his career in international finance and corporate law at Simpson Thacher and Bartlett, a prestigious New York City law firm.2 He later transitioned into the medical device industry, where he achieved significant success:

Led The Shaw Group, an incubator for medical device companies
Founded and served as CEO for several successful medical device companies, including:
- BaFF (sold to Boston Scientific)
- ArteriA (sold to Gore)
- X-Cardia (sold to Imagyn)
- S3 (sold to Tyco)2

San Francisco Science

At San Francisco Science, Sanders focuses on:

Seeking out promising technologies
Developing them into marketable products
Securing patents and building prototypes
Taking products to market3

The company adopts a tailored approach for each portfolio technology, emphasizing strategic exit strategies and financing alternatives.3

Academic Involvement and Recognition

Sanders' business acumen has garnered academic attention:

Teaches at Oxford University's Saïd Business School as an "Associate Fellow"4
Subject of a Harvard Business School case study titled "The Jerry Sanders Case"2 5
His case is taught at other prestigious business schools, including Stanford, MIT, and Northwestern's Kellogg3

Additional Roles and Achievements

Co-founder of The Triana Group, another technology accelerator1
Venture developer and technology advisor to Georgia Tech1
Former Chairman and CEO of SkyTran Inc.1
US State Department accredited Honorary Consul for The Republic of Haiti4
Founder of FASE (The French American Society for Entrepreneurs)4

Jerry Sanders holds a B.A. from Queen's College and a J.D. from The University of Texas Law School.2 4 His diverse background and extensive experience in technology, finance, and entrepreneurship have made him a respected figure in the business world.