Barry Cheskin
Private Equity Investor chez Shalon Ventures, Inc.
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Barry Cheskin was the founder of PowerVision, Inc. (founded in 2002) and AirXpanders, Inc. (founded in 2005), where he holds the titles of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director and Chairman, respectively.
He is currently a Principal at Shalon Ventures, Inc. where he holds the title of Principal.
Mr. Cheskin's former positions include President & Chief Executive Officer at RITA Medical Systems, Inc. (1997), President & Chief Executive Officer at NanoGram Devices Corp., Chief Executive Officer at Greatbatch Ltd., and Division President at Datascope Corp.
Mr. Cheskin received a graduate degree from Stanford University, an undergraduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (conferred in 1982), and an MBA from Columbia Business School (conferred in 1988).
Postes actifs de Barry Cheskin
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Shalon Ventures, Inc.
 Shalon Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Shalon Ventures Inc (Shalon Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Teddy Shalon and Dari Shalon. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Anciens postes connus de Barry Cheskin
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
| AIRXPANDERS INC | Fondateur | 24/07/2019 |
RITA Medical Systems, Inc.
 RITA Medical Systems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology RITA Medical Systems, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets ablation technology products used by physicians to treat patients with solid cancerous or benign tumors. The system consists of a radiofrequency energy generator and disposable accessories. The RITA systems have been approved to treat liver cancer and are sold in Asia, Europe and the US. The company develops the use of the system for the treatment of various other cancers. Investors in RITA Medical include Apax Partners and Morgan Stanley. RITA Medical is in the process of merging with Horizon Medical. RITA Medical Systems has been acquired by Angio Dynamics, inc. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Directeur Général | 02/05/1997 |
Greatbatch Ltd.
 Greatbatch Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Greatbatch Ltd. develops and manufactures medical devices and components. It specializes in Cardiac Rhythm Management, Neuromodulation, Vascular and Orthopedics. The company was founded on February 5, 1970 and is headquartered in Clarence, NY. | Directeur Général | - |
Datascope Corp.
 Datascope Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Datascope Corp. manufactures and distributes surgical equipments. The company provides medical instruments such as intra aortic balloon pumps and catheters for use in cardiology, radiology, anesthesiology, cardiovascular, vascular surgery and emergency medicine. It also develops vascular grafts and patches for reconstructive blood vessel surgeries as well as multifunction patient monitoring devices. The company was founded in 1964 as New York Corp. It is headquartered in Montvale, NJ. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
NanoGram Devices Corp.
 NanoGram Devices Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology NanoGram Devices Corp. was a developer of components for biomedical applications based on a patented nanomaterials synthesis process for use in various battery and medical device applications. Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc. acquired NanoGram Devices Corp. in March, 2004 and the license was transferred to a new subsidiary of Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc. NanoGram Devices was headquartered in Fremont, CA | Directeur Général | - |
Formation de Barry Cheskin
| Stanford University | Graduate Degree |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
| Columbia Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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| Entreprise privées | 6 |
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Datascope Corp.
Datascope Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Datascope Corp. manufactures and distributes surgical equipments. The company provides medical instruments such as intra aortic balloon pumps and catheters for use in cardiology, radiology, anesthesiology, cardiovascular, vascular surgery and emergency medicine. It also develops vascular grafts and patches for reconstructive blood vessel surgeries as well as multifunction patient monitoring devices. The company was founded in 1964 as New York Corp. It is headquartered in Montvale, NJ. | Electronic Technology |
RITA Medical Systems, Inc.
RITA Medical Systems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology RITA Medical Systems, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets ablation technology products used by physicians to treat patients with solid cancerous or benign tumors. The system consists of a radiofrequency energy generator and disposable accessories. The RITA systems have been approved to treat liver cancer and are sold in Asia, Europe and the US. The company develops the use of the system for the treatment of various other cancers. Investors in RITA Medical include Apax Partners and Morgan Stanley. RITA Medical is in the process of merging with Horizon Medical. RITA Medical Systems has been acquired by Angio Dynamics, inc. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Health Technology |
AirXpanders, Inc.
 AirXpanders, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology AirXpanders, Inc. engaged in the design, manufacture, sale and distribution of medical devices. It offers AeroForm Tissue Expander System, a needle-free, patient-controlled tissue expander used in patients undergoing two-stage breast reconstruction following mastectomy prior to the insertion of a breast implant. The company was founded by Daniel I. Jacobs, Barry Cheskin, and Teddy Shalon on March 17, 2005 and was headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Health Technology |
NanoGram Devices Corp.
NanoGram Devices Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology NanoGram Devices Corp. was a developer of components for biomedical applications based on a patented nanomaterials synthesis process for use in various battery and medical device applications. Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc. acquired NanoGram Devices Corp. in March, 2004 and the license was transferred to a new subsidiary of Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc. NanoGram Devices was headquartered in Fremont, CA | Electronic Technology |
Shalon Ventures, Inc.
Shalon Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Shalon Ventures Inc (Shalon Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Teddy Shalon and Dari Shalon. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Finance |
Greatbatch Ltd.
Greatbatch Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Greatbatch Ltd. develops and manufactures medical devices and components. It specializes in Cardiac Rhythm Management, Neuromodulation, Vascular and Orthopedics. The company was founded on February 5, 1970 and is headquartered in Clarence, NY. | Health Technology |