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Dean
Rady School of Management
Garrett Smith knows a thing or two about medtech startups. He founded his first company as a bioengineering PhD student at the University of California San Diego (PhD ‘12). Since then he has stewarded several technologies through FDA approval; led multiple startups to successful acquisition; directed early innovation partnerships for massive players like Johnson and Johnson Innovation; and overseen a corporate venture capital fund for MedeonBIO. Smith has worked across nearly every stage of the healthcare innovation ecosystem, including as a founder, operator, corporate innovation leader, venture investor, and advisor. Read Full Article
Garrett Smith, Reef Haven Ventures
Aug 21, 2025
Dean
Rady School of Management
Program Manager
Institute for the Global Entrepreneur
jtiglao@ucsd.edu
IGE Technology Management Certificate Program
Location: IGE Suite
Franklin Antonio Hall
AiiSO Suite 1401
3180 Voigt Dr
La Jolla, 92093