Michi Garrison, a lead consultant at MIS Fractional, brings over 30 years of experience in MedTech, specializing in early-stage medical device R&D. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering from Harvard University and a Masters in Bioengineering from UC San Diego. As a founding member and former VP of Research and Development at Silk Road Medical, Inc., Michi set strategic objectives, developed procedural platforms, and managed IP portfolios. She also served as VP of R&D and Operations at InterVene, Inc., leading product development for a device treating chronic deep venous insufficiency. At MIS Fractional, Michi supports early-stage medical device companies, entrepreneurs, and investors with strategic guidance and R&D expertise. Her consulting services include:

• Ideation and Concept Development: Guiding early-stage companies in ideation, concept development and prototyping for innovative medical devices.
• Product Development Strategy: Providing strategy, guidance, and support to streamline product development processes.
• Pre-Clinical Testing Coordination: Managing pre-clinical testing requirements to ensure regulatory readiness and device safety.
• Intellectual Property Management: Developing and managing IP strategies to protect innovations and enhance market positioning.