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Christian Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Medtech Makers Lab Ltd, brings his extensive experience in corporate finance, investment banking and wealth management. This has been gained over three decades of dedicated involvement in driving strategic growth for various enterprises to help support the ambitions of Medilink Midlands members as they strive to commercialise their own innovations.

“The Entrepreneur in Residence programme is designed to facilitate innovation, providing support and a tactical roadmap for innovators in the Midlands. I’m delighted to be engaging with Medilink Midlands and only too pleased to be able to put my knowledge and experience to excellent use.”

Christian Kumar Entrepreneur in Residence

Innovation and Funding Masterclass

In November 2023 Medilink Midlands Entrepreneur in Residence, Christian Kumar gave an Innovation and Funding Masterclass.

The masterclass included:

– An overview of the Medilink Midlands Entrepreneur in Residence programme
– Changing landscape of capital
– Innovation challenges, including tactical road mapping
– Presenting your idea
– Delivering the perfect pitch

Open for all companies from research to revenue generating.

Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2024 masterclass

Charnwood Campus have kindly provided the conference room for the event to take place and we are pleased that Charnwood Campus Life Sciences Talent and Skills Institute are supporting this event.  The Charnwood Campus Life Sciences Talent and Skills Institute is a collaborative endeavour between industry and educational partners to address the short- and long-term skills requirements.

 

Medilink Midlands Entrepreneur in Residence: 

Christian has extensive experience in corporate finance, investment banking, and wealth management. With over three decades of dedicated involvement in driving strategic growth for various enterprises.

Throughout his career, Christian has honed a profound understanding of strategic growth across diverse sectors, and is proud to have played a pioneering role in developing “demand-based” business modelling. Christian thrives in the dynamic realms of Corporate Finance and Investment Banking, evident in his impressive portfolio encompassing six companies and over 22 investments across sectors such as Leisure, Med Tech, Construction, and Energy.

Currently, he is actively engaged in supporting universities and governmental bodies in devising strategic inbound investment initiatives. His role involves shaping comprehensive expansion strategies that harmonise with their overarching goals, fostering growth and innovation within these institutions.