Ulthera’s Gregory Waller Named a Most Outstanding CFO by Phoenix Business Journal

MESA, AZ– – Ulthera, Inc. — a global, high-growth medical device and specialty dermatology company with multiple aesthetic and medical applications — today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Gregory Waller, was recognized as one of Phoenix’s “Most Outstanding CFOs” of 2013 by the Phoenix Business Journal.

Gregory Waller, CFO, Ulthera - 2Waller has been instrumental in helping the Company manage its growth over the past two years. Waller has also established Ulthera’s business analytics unit, restructured its international distribution agreements and helped to position the company for its next stage of expansion.

“Greg hit the ground running when he joined us in 2011,” said Matthew Likens, president and CEO of Ulthera. “His expertise in growth planning for both privately held and publically traded companies has allowed us to successfully meet the challenges of our growth profile while implementing procedures that improve the Company’s financial risk profile.”

“It’s an honor to be recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal and to be named among some of the most notable financial leaders in the country’s sixth largest city,” said Waller. “Ulthera has experienced much success, and its accomplishments are reflective of the talented people behind the company and the consistent efficacy associated with our signature cosmetic lifting procedure, non-invasive Ultherapy. The rapid adoption of Ulthera Systems worldwide is a signal that physicians are confident that the platform device will fuel growth in their practices.”

To date, more than 2,000 Ulthera Systems have been sold around the world and more than 250,000 Ultherapy treatments have been performed using it.

 

The “Most Outstanding CFO” recognition program was created by the Phoenix Business Journal to pay tribute to the evolving role of the CFO and recognize Phoenix-metropolitan leaders who exemplify the agility and prowess it takes to build and maintain the financial health of a successful company. Nominations were submitted by Phoenix-area business leaders, and the winners were selected by an advisory board that included local CFOs and CPAs, program sponsors, and Phoenix Business Journal staff.

About Ulthera
Ulthera, Inc. is a global, high-growth medical device and specialty dermatology company with multiple aesthetic and medical applications using its therapeutic ultrasound platform technology. The Ulthera® System is the first and only energy-based device to receive U.S. FDA clearance for a non-invasive aesthetic lift indication. It is used in a face and neck procedure known as Ultherapy®, which is cleared to lift skin above the brow, on the neck and under the chin. Founded in 2004 and based in Mesa, Ariz., Ulthera is a privately held company backed by top-tier venture capital firms, New Enterprise Associates and Apposite Capital. For more information, visit www.ultherapy.com.

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Medtronic Initiates Global Clinical Trial for Miniature Transcatheter Pacemaker System

MINNEAPOLIS – December 9, 2013 – Continuing its leadership in advanced pacing technology and device miniaturization, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), today announced the first-in-human implant of the world’s smallest pacemaker: the Micra(TM) Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS). The device was implanted in a patient in Linz, Austria as part of the Medtronic global pivotal clinical trial. The Micra TPS is an investigational device worldwide.Continue reading

Venture Madness – a new kind of startup battle – apply today

Venture Madness – a new kind of startup battle – applications open today

Venture Madness, presented by Invest Southwest in partnership with Arizona Commerce Authority, is a competition where 64 startups from around the southwest will go head-to-head and compete for a portion of the $25,000 prize.

For the last 20 years, Invest Southwest, has been the premier capital conference in the region connecting investors with ventures and has had an “investment-centric focus” format, until this year. The event has gone through a serious transformation by responding to the needs of its audience and embracing the vibrancy of the startup community, starting with Venture Madness.

How Venture Madness works: Think of it as the “Battle of the Brackets” where startups duel it out bracket-style for the top slot. Thirty-two (of 64) bracket spots will be awarded to past participants from the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC); the remaining 32 spots will be filled through open enrollment. Startups from the southwest can apply today, December 6, 2013, through January 3, 2014.

Once the 64 ventures are established, there will be two online elimination rounds and 16 companies will advance to the live-demo rounds before a panel of judges on March 5-7, at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale.

Jonathan Ariano, chairman of Invest Southwest and Partner with Osborn Maledon, explains the new format and vibe, “Before, we used to have 12-14 companies go through a mentoring process to produce a ten minute presentation, with no Q&A, nor a contest-it was more of an investment-centric conference. When we went through the revamping process, we started thinking like a startup and asked ourselves ‘who is our customer?’ and spent months brainstorming on what that looked like. What we realized is that there are great programs and incubators that help entrepreneurs, but what was missing was the connective tissue…and that’s our job. We will be the connection to the investor community and showcasing what the Southwest has to offer-and the best way we can do that is Venture Madness.”

As part of the Venture Madness event, the organizers have weaved in more investor and startup connection opportunities including lunch-n-learns, cocktail parties and a Spring Training outing.

“We are really excited about this new format,” said Ariano. “There are a lot of great companies in the Southwest and the level of quality just keeps going up.”

Hey startups! Open enrollment starts now! Companies interested in participation must complete the online application, as well as create and submit a 90-second elevator pitch video. Applications and more information for Venture Madness, including detailed instructions, are available online at http://VentureMadness.com.

Venture Madness timeline:

  • December 6, 2013: Startup application opens
  • December 16, 2013: Event tickets available for purchase online
  • January 3, 2014: Startup applications close
  • February 3 – 14, 2014: First online elimination round with a 64 company bracket
  • February 17 – 24, 2014: Second online elimination round with a 32 company bracket
  • February 24, 2014: 16 companies to pitch live announced
  • March 5, 2014: Venture Madness 2014 kicks off with an evening cocktail reception at Talking Stick Resort
  • March 6, 2014: Third elimination round, 16 companies to pitch live
  • March 7, 2014: Elimination rounds four – six; Venture Madness Champion announced

Source:  http://aztechbeat.com/2013/12/venture-madness-new-kind-of-startup-battle-applications-open-today/

FedEx® Deep Frozen Shipping Solution now part of BIO Business Solutions

BIO Business Solutions® has teamed up with FedEx to now include specialized deep frozen shipping solutions to member companies. The FedEx® Deep Frozen Shipping Solution provides innovative liquid nitrogen dry vapor technology via a cryogenic dewar along with end-to-end shipment monitoring and visibility. Specifically suited for preserving the integrity of biogenics, this solution provides up to 10 days of holding time at temperature ranges down to -150˚C. The solution offers member companies several advantages:

  • Keeps tissue samples and substances deep-frozen at -150°C
  • Provides up to 10 days without need for dry ice or power
  • Meets International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements for both infectious substances (UN3373) and non-infectious clinical samples
  • Eliminates inventory of insulated boxes and dry ice
  • Provides advanced tracking and proactive monitoring via FedEx Priority AlertTM.
  • FedEx provides end-to-end solutions to help your temperature sensitive products maintain optimum temperature while in transit across the nation or across the ocean.

Member Benefits

Discounted Flat Fee of $435 for Domestic or $750 for international shipment

Enrollment

To enroll in the FedEx® Deep Frozen Shipping Solution, click below:

More Information

For more information on FedEx® Deep Frozen Shipping Solution, call 1-888-370-3971

FedEx® Deep Frozen Shipping Solution Case Study

Read the case study below to learn how Cenetron Diagnostics was successful using the FedEx® Deep Frozen Shipping Solution to cost effectively transport and track temperature sensitive clinical trial shipments and to learn how businesses like yours are taking advantage of powerful integration solutions with FedEx. As a reminder, FedEx Web Services allows you to integrate FedEx® shipping, tracking, rating, address validation, reporting tools, and more, directly into your website.

Read more here: Cenetron_Case_Study.pdf

Eligible Affiliates

All AZBio and BIO members are eligible to utilize the BIO Business Solutions® program with FedEx.

Opportunity Alert: ECONOMIC RESEARCH ANALYST at ACA

The Arizona Commerce Authority is seeking an economic research analyst to join its top-notch research team in Phoenix. The ACA’s mission is to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy and facilitate the creation of quality jobs in the state by supporting and attracting businesses in targeted, high-value base sectors. The research team compiles and analyzes economic data to assist in business attraction, business development and business retention.Continue reading