Julian Nikolchev

Julian Nikolchev is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the life sciences and medical device industries, excelling in technical and commercial leadership roles.

He has a proven history of innovation, having identified and addressed critical clinical needs through groundbreaking technological solutions, resulting in over 35+ issued and pending U.S. patent applications.

Julian has been instrumental in the founding of successful ventures like Conceptus, ProDuct, CardioMind, and Pivot Medical, showcasing his expertise in new company formation, technology commercialization, and fundraising.

His educational background includes a BS & MS from Stanford University and an MS from MIT Sloan School of Management, providing a solid foundation for his career achievements.

Julian has held key positions at prominent organizations such as Intuitive, ZIBRIO, Neocis Inc., Neptune Medical Devices, Escala Medical, LTD, Dextera Surgical Inc., NanoDimension, and Frazier Healthcare Ventures, among others.

Throughout his career, Julian has demonstrated prowess in areas such as IP strategy, commercialization and development strategies, pre-clinical and clinical investigation strategies, team building, and general management.

He is recognized as a thought partner and mentor, offering valuable guidance to individuals and teams in the industry.