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Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Partner atAnzu PartnersDistrict of Columbia
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Jason Smith is a Partner at Anzu Partners and has been with Longview Innovation since 2014, guiding early-stage technologies. He has healthcare innovation experience from roles at LiteCure and W.L. Gore's Medical Division.

What Jason can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. W.L. Gore's Medical Division · product development
  2. LiteCure · leadership roles in clinical affairs, marketing, and product management
  3. Longview Innovation
    2014-present
  4. Anzu Partners · Partner
    Now
  5. W.L. Gore’s Medical Division
  6. LiteCure
  7. Longview Innovation
    2014-null

Focus

healthcare innovationearly-stage technologiesIndustrial TechnologiesLife Sciences Technologies

Education

Duke University, Ph.D. in Biomedical EngineeringNorth Carolina State University

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Who is Jason Smith?

Jason Smith is a Partner at Anzu Partners and has been with Longview Innovation since 2014, guiding early-stage technologies. He has healthcare innovation experience from roles at LiteCure and W.L. Gore's Medical Division.

How much does Jason Smith invest?

Anzu Partners has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Jason Smith?

A warm intro from a founder Anzu Partners backed works best.

What did Jason Smith do before Anzu Partners?

product development at W.L. Gore's Medical Division; leadership roles in clinical affairs, marketing, and product management at LiteCure; Longview Innovation; W.L. Gore’s Medical Division; LiteCure; Longview Innovation.

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