Hanson Gifford
Directeur Général chez Qlt Plug Delivery, Inc.
Profil
Hanson is a Partner of LSV.
He assists the LSV medical device team with deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio company management.
He has served in this role since November 2013.
Hanson is also a Managing Partner at The Foundry, LLC, a medical device company incubator and a preferred partner to LSV.
Since its inception in 1998, Hanson has led The Foundry in all of its activities.
These include the invention, identification and development of new technologies, the formation, financing, and staffing of over twenty new companies, and ongoing support of these new ventures as a board member.
Success stories include Evalve (acquired by Abbott), Concentric (acquired by Stryker), Ardian (acquired by Medtronic), Twelve (acquired by Medtronic).
At ForSight Labs, an Ophthalmology-focused incubator started by Hanson, Eugene de Juan, MD, and K.
Angela Macfarlane, successes include Transcend Medical (acquired by Alcon), Forsight Newco 2 (acquired by QLT), Forsight Vision 4 (acquired by Genentech/Roche), and Forsight Vision 5 (acquired by Allergan).
Prior to The Foundry, Hanson was Vice President of Research and Development at Heartport, Inc., which had a successful IPO in 1996.
From 1993-1998, he built and led a 62-person team at Heartport developing a wide variety of novel devices and procedures for minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
In 1992-1993, Hanson co-founded and served as Managing Director of Bavaria Medizin Technologie, GmbH in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany.
In 1991, Hanson co-founded and served as President of Cardiovascular Therapeutic Technologies (acquired by Eli Lilly).
From 1985-1990, Hanson worked at Devices for Vascular Intervention (acquired by Eli Lilly) in various engineering, clinical research and marketing capacities.
Before joining DVI, Hanson worked in engineering roles at Oximetrix and General Dynamics.
Hanson is a Director of FIRE1, Contego, Reprieve Cardiovascular, Half Moon Medical, Tangible Science, Apreo Health, and Mavericks Endo.
Postes actifs de Hanson Gifford
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ForSight Labs LLC
 ForSight Labs LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology ForSight Labs LLC operates as an ophthalmic technology incubator. It focuses on developing and applying solutions to improve the sight, care, and quality of life of visually impaired patients. The company was founded by Eugene de Juan, Hanson S. Gifford and Henry A. Plain in 2005 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Fondateur | 31/01/2011 |
Qlt Plug Delivery, Inc.
 Qlt Plug Delivery, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Qlt Plug Delivery, Inc. provides ocular punctual plug drug delivery system. Its product is used in the treatment of glaucoma. The company was founded by Henry A. Plain Jr. and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Directeur Général | - |
ForSight VISION4, Inc.
 ForSight VISION4, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology ForSight VISION4, Inc. develops novel drug delivery therapies for treatment of retinal diseases. The company was founded on June 26, 009 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 23/02/2011 |
ForSight VISION5, Inc.
 ForSight VISION5, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology ForSight VISION5, Inc. develops ocular drug delivery technologies and device solutions for ophthalmic diseases. It engages in the development of non-invasive products to replace eye drops and provide sustained therapy for major anterior segment eye diseases including glaucoma, dry eye, and allergy. Its lead product candidate is the Helios insert, a novel, non-invasive delivery system designed to allow glaucoma and ocular hypertensive patients to continually receive their medication. The company was founded by Eugene de Juan Jr., J. Andrew Corley and K. Angela Macfarlane in 2010 and is headquartered in Madison, NJ. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
The Foundry LLC
 The Foundry LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Foundry LLC provides investment services to medical device companies. It includes the inventor partners of business development, product development and prototyping, market analysis and development, human resources and recruitment and intellectual property enterprise. The company was founded by Allan R Will and Henry A. Plain, Jr. in 1998 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Fondateur | 01/01/1998 |
Foundry Innovation & Research 1 Ltd.
 Foundry Innovation & Research 1 Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Foundry Innovation & Research 1 Ltd. develops novel therapeutic devices. It has evolved into one of the leading clusters for medical devices globally. The company was headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
LSV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
 LSV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC Investment ManagersFinance LSV Capital Management LLC (Lightstone Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Private Equity Investor | 01/11/2013 |
| Foundry SING1, Inc. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Half Moon Medical, Inc.
 Half Moon Medical, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Half Moon Medical, Inc. engages in the provision of health care services. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
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Formation de Hanson Gifford
| Cornell University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| Entreprise privées | 30 |
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Twelve, Inc.
 Twelve, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Twelve, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the operation as an investment fund for a medical device incubator. It specializes on funding and developing medical device inventions. The company focuses on medical and biotech ventures. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Finance |
Concentric Medical, Inc.
 Concentric Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Concentric Medical, Inc. designs, manufactures and distributes medical devices. The company was founded in August 1999 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI. | Health Technology |
Emphasys Medical, Inc.
 Emphasys Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Emphasys Medical, Inc., a medical technology company, focuses on developing and commercializing minimally invasive therapeutic devices for the treatment of patients with emphysema and other breathing disorders. It offers Zephyr Endobronchial Valve system, which is designed to block air from passing through the opening in the lung and into the chest cavity, resulting in the reduction or elimination of airflow through the leak to allow the tissue to heal. The company offers its products through distributors and dealers in Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Emphasys Medical was founded in 2000 and is based in Redwood City, CA. Emphasys Medical, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Pulmonx Corp. | Health Technology |
Cierra, Inc.
 Cierra, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Cierra, Inc. is a medical device company. It develops devices for minimally invasive heart disease surgeries such as the closure of Patent Foramen Ovale. Cierra was founded in 2003. Its headquarters are located in Redwood City, CA. | Health Technology |
Qlt Plug Delivery, Inc.
Qlt Plug Delivery, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Qlt Plug Delivery, Inc. provides ocular punctual plug drug delivery system. Its product is used in the treatment of glaucoma. The company was founded by Henry A. Plain Jr. and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Distribution Services |
Ardian, Inc.
 Ardian, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Ardian, Inc. manufactures the symplicity catheter systems. It is a medical device company that develops and researches catheter-based treatment for diseases such as hypertension, chronic kidney diseases, metabolic syndrome and heart failure. The company was founded by Denise Demarais Zarins, Allan R. Will, Henry A. Plain Jr., Howard R. Levin and Mark Gelfand in 2003 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Health Technology |
Miramar Technologies, Inc
 Miramar Technologies, Inc Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Miramar Technologies, Inc. develops and provides medical devices for dermatologic medical conditions. It specializes in microwave energy positioned to be adopted for dermatologic conditions. The company was founded by Henry A. Plain Jr., Mark E. Deem and Steven Kim in 2006 and is headquartered in Half Moon Bay, CA. | Health Technology |
Bavaria Medizin Technologie GmbH
 Bavaria Medizin Technologie GmbH Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Bavaria Medizin Technologie GmbH engages in design, development, and manufacture of different types of catheters and delivery devices for vascular and non-vascular applications. It offers catheters for coronary, peripheral and cranial indications, dilatation catheters, devices for local drug delivery, stent delivery devices, and ear, nose and throat devices. The company was founded by Hanson S. Gifford, III in 1992 and is headquartered in Wessling, Germany. | Health Technology |
Evalve, Inc.
 Evalve, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Evalve, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets devices. It developed a proprietary system which enables percutaneous repair of cardiac valves. The firm's products reduces the risks, trauma, and costs associated with current open, arrested heart surgical options. The company was founded on June 9, 1999 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Health Technology |
Transcend Medical, Inc.
 Transcend Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Transcend Medical, Inc. operates as a medical device company. It develops medical devices for the treatment of glaucoma, the cause of adult irreversible blindness. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, CA. | Health Technology |
Heartport, Inc.
 Heartport, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Heartport, Inc. develops systems and procedures for heart surgery. The company's technologies allow surgeons to perform a wide range of less invasive open-chest and minimally invasive heart operations, including stopped heart and beating heart procedures. Heartport was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Health Technology |
| Oximetrix, Inc. | |
ForSight VISION4, Inc.
ForSight VISION4, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology ForSight VISION4, Inc. develops novel drug delivery therapies for treatment of retinal diseases. The company was founded on June 26, 009 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Health Technology |
ForSight Labs LLC
ForSight Labs LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology ForSight Labs LLC operates as an ophthalmic technology incubator. It focuses on developing and applying solutions to improve the sight, care, and quality of life of visually impaired patients. The company was founded by Eugene de Juan, Hanson S. Gifford and Henry A. Plain in 2005 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Health Technology |
Cabochon Aesthetics, Inc.
 Cabochon Aesthetics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Cabochon Aesthetics, Inc. offered scientific solutions for aesthetic procedures. Its also provided noninvasive fat removal and cellulite treatment. The company was founded on January 12, 2005 and was headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Health Technology |
Nexis Vision, Inc.
 Nexis Vision, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Nexis Vision, Inc. develops ophthalmic solutions. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Health Technology |
ForSight VISION5, Inc.
ForSight VISION5, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology ForSight VISION5, Inc. develops ocular drug delivery technologies and device solutions for ophthalmic diseases. It engages in the development of non-invasive products to replace eye drops and provide sustained therapy for major anterior segment eye diseases including glaucoma, dry eye, and allergy. Its lead product candidate is the Helios insert, a novel, non-invasive delivery system designed to allow glaucoma and ocular hypertensive patients to continually receive their medication. The company was founded by Eugene de Juan Jr., J. Andrew Corley and K. Angela Macfarlane in 2010 and is headquartered in Madison, NJ. | Electronic Technology |
The Foundry LLC
The Foundry LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Foundry LLC provides investment services to medical device companies. It includes the inventor partners of business development, product development and prototyping, market analysis and development, human resources and recruitment and intellectual property enterprise. The company was founded by Allan R Will and Henry A. Plain, Jr. in 1998 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Finance |
Devices for Vascular Intervention, Inc.
 Devices for Vascular Intervention, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Devices for Vascular Intervention, Inc. operated as a developer of catheters for coronary atherectomy. The company was founded by Simpson B. John and was headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Commercial Services |
Foundry Innovation & Research 1 Ltd.
Foundry Innovation & Research 1 Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Foundry Innovation & Research 1 Ltd. develops novel therapeutic devices. It has evolved into one of the leading clusters for medical devices globally. The company was headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Health Technology |
LSV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
LSV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC Investment ManagersFinance LSV Capital Management LLC (Lightstone Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Finance |
Mist Holdings, Inc.
 Mist Holdings, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Mist Holdings, Inc. engages in the business of developing and providing medical devices for dermatologic medical treatments. The firm also offers systems, treatments, and practice development programs. The company was founded by Mark E. Deem and Steven W. Kim in 2006 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Health Technology |
Cotera, Inc.
 Cotera, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Cotera, Inc. develops implantable devices for treatment of knee osteoarthritis. It focuses on reducing pain and restoring function in patients suffering from joint disease. The firm designs implants that shift muscles and tendons to redirect the forces that exert on joints. The company was founded by Vivek Shenoy in 2011 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Health Technology |
| Foundry SING1, Inc. | |
Half Moon Medical, Inc.
Half Moon Medical, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Half Moon Medical, Inc. engages in the provision of health care services. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Health Services |
Contego Medical, Inc.
 Contego Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Contego Medical LLC develops novel emboli protection devices. Its products include CORGUARD coronary stent system, VANGUARD renal stent system, and PALADIN carotid post-dilation balloon. The company was founded by Ravish Sachar and Jay S. Yadav in 2005 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Health Technology |
Tangible Science, Inc.
 Tangible Science, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Tangible Science, Inc. manufactures contact lenses and provides eye care services. It develops a novel polymer based coating technology for use in contact lenses to treat dry eye disease. The company was founded by D. Michael Ackermann, Brandon M. Felkins, Karen Havenstrite, Victor W. McCray, and Garrett Cale Smith in 2011 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Health Technology |
Allay Therapeutics, Inc.
 Allay Therapeutics, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Foundry Therapeutics 1, Inc. engages in the development of pharmaceutical products. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Technology Services |
Reprieve Cardiovascular LLC
 Reprieve Cardiovascular LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Reprieve Cardiovascular, Inc. engages in the manufacturing of medical devices. The firm develops device to treat patients suffering from acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). The company is headquartered in Milford, MA. | Health Technology |
Medical Technology Venture Partners
 Medical Technology Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Medical Technology Venture Partners (MedTech Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded by Radu Cautis and Thomas Heinrich Glanzmann in 2017. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |