Kevin G. Connors
Founder at Solace Therapeutics, Inc.
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Kevin G.
Connors was the founder of Solace Therapeutics, Inc. (2002), Spray Venture Partners LP (1996), and AgenDx Biosciences, Inc. (2014) where he held the titles of Director, General Partner, and Chief Executive Officer respectively.
Mr. Connors is also the founder of Vesica Medical, Inc. Mr. Connors's current jobs are Director at Velasa Sports, Inc. and Director at Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council.
Mr. Connors's former jobs include Director positions at Masimo Corp., CB Biomedical, Inc., CoTherix, Inc., Facet Solutions, Inc., BionX Medical Technologies, Inc., Cascade Ophthalmics, Inc., Gamera Bioscience Corp, Endonetics, Inc., Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc., Interlace Medical, Inc., Leptos Biomedical, Inc., Highgate Orthopedics, Inc., New England Venture Capital Association, Inc., Pilot Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., and Principal at DSV Partners IV LP.
Mr. Connors received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1983, his graduate degree from the University of Dayton in 1985, and his MBA degree from Harvard Business School in 1987.
Kevin G. Connors active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Solace Therapeutics, Inc.
 Solace Therapeutics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Solace Therapeutics, Inc. develops non-surgical treatments for common bladder disorders. It offers medical devices for stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, male voiding dysfunction, and lower urinary tract symptoms. The company was founded by Kevin G. Connors in 2002 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA. | Founder | 2001-12-31 |
Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council
 Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council, also known as MassMEDIC, is the largest regional medtech association in Massachusetts. With over 300 members, the organization represents manufacturers, product developers, suppliers, research institutions, and academic health centers. | Director/Board Member | - |
Velasa Sports, Inc.
 Velasa Sports, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Velasa Sports, Inc. develops and manufactures skate sharpening equipment and related accessories for ice hockey, figure skating and sled hockey. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Acton, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
AgenDx Biosciences, Inc.
 AgenDx Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology AgenDx Biosciences, Inc. is an early stage molecular diagnostics company developing a molecular diagnostics platform. The firm is a commercializing a novel technology to bring molecular diagnostics to patient care. The company was founded by Kevin Connors and Ben Miller in 2014 and is headquartered in South Bend, IN. | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-12-31 |
Former positions of Kevin G. Connors
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Leptos Biomedical, Inc.
 Leptos Biomedical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Leptos is developing a proprietary neuromodulation therapy for chronic obesity. The treatment, delivered via a pacemaker-type device, involves electrical activation of a specific nerve in the autonomic nervous system. They believe that this therapy may offer an effective minimally invasive, reversible surgical option for people suffering from chronic obesity. As yet, the Leptos therapy is not approved for sale in the United States and is limited to investigational use. | Director/Board Member | 2010-11-11 |
Vesica Medical, Inc.
 Vesica Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of Boston Scientific Corp., Vesica Medical, Inc. is a company that specializes in hypermobility treatment products. The company is based in San Clemente, CA. The company was founded by Kevin G. Connors. Vesica Medical was acquired by Boston Scientific Corp. on March 23, 1995. | Founder | 1995-12-30 |
Gamera Bioscience Corp
 Gamera Bioscience Corp Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of Tecan Group AG, Gamera Bioscience Corp develops miniaturized high-throughput assays used to analyze samples. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company was founded by Alec Humayun Mian. Gamera Bioscience was acquired by Tecan Group AG on July 21, 2000 for $10 million. | Director/Board Member | - |
CB Biomedical, Inc.
 CB Biomedical, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CB Biomedical, Inc. develops and produces novel bioartificial organs based on proprietary mammalian cell and semi permeable membrane technologies. The company is headquartered in Lexington, MA | Director/Board Member | - |
| Pilot Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Kevin G. Connors
| University of Notre Dame | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Dayton | Graduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| MASIMO CORPORATION | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 20 |
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DSV Partners IV LP
 DSV Partners IV LP Investment ManagersFinance DSV Partners IV LP invests in companies located in North America. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of electronics, communications, biotechnology and healthcare. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
CB Biomedical, Inc.
CB Biomedical, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CB Biomedical, Inc. develops and produces novel bioartificial organs based on proprietary mammalian cell and semi permeable membrane technologies. The company is headquartered in Lexington, MA | Commercial Services |
CoTherix, Inc.
 CoTherix, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology CoTherix, Inc. develops therapeutic products. Its ventavis product is a nebulizer delivered therapy for pulmonary artery hypertension, which restricts blood flow to the lungs. CoTherix markets its products in the US, Europe, and Australia. The company was founded in February, 2000 by Donald J. Santel and Gerard Turino and is located in Brisbane, CA. | Health Technology |
Facet Solutions, Inc.
 Facet Solutions, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Facet Solutions, Inc. develops and commercializes surgical devices for treating back pain from hypertrophy. The firm develops the ACADIA facet replacement system, that is designed to provide patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and facet degeneration a motion preservation alternative to fusion. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Hopkinton, MA. | Health Technology |
Solace Therapeutics, Inc.
Solace Therapeutics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Solace Therapeutics, Inc. develops non-surgical treatments for common bladder disorders. It offers medical devices for stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, male voiding dysfunction, and lower urinary tract symptoms. The company was founded by Kevin G. Connors in 2002 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA. | Health Technology |
BionX Medical Technologies, Inc.
 BionX Medical Technologies, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology BionX Medical Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures prosthetic devices. It offers BiOM Ankle, a lower-limb prosthesis with powered propulsion for enhanced mobility. Its proprietary BiOM T2 System uses robotics to replicate muscles and tendons, normalizing walking at all speeds and all terrains. The company was founded by Hugh Herr, Nicholas Negroponte and Richard M. Greenwald in 2007 and is headquartered in Bedford, MA. | Health Technology |
Cascade Ophthalmics, Inc.
 Cascade Ophthalmics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Cascade Ophthalmics, Inc. provided devices for the treatment of glaucoma. The company was founded by Geoffrey B. Pardo and headquartered in Newton, MA. | Health Technology |
Velasa Sports, Inc.
Velasa Sports, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Velasa Sports, Inc. develops and manufactures skate sharpening equipment and related accessories for ice hockey, figure skating and sled hockey. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Acton, MA. | Retail Trade |
Gamera Bioscience Corp
Gamera Bioscience Corp Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of Tecan Group AG, Gamera Bioscience Corp develops miniaturized high-throughput assays used to analyze samples. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company was founded by Alec Humayun Mian. Gamera Bioscience was acquired by Tecan Group AG on July 21, 2000 for $10 million. | Health Technology |
Endonetics, Inc.
 Endonetics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Endonetics, Inc. develops technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease | Health Technology |
Vesica Medical, Inc.
Vesica Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of Boston Scientific Corp., Vesica Medical, Inc. is a company that specializes in hypermobility treatment products. The company is based in San Clemente, CA. The company was founded by Kevin G. Connors. Vesica Medical was acquired by Boston Scientific Corp. on March 23, 1995. | Health Technology |
Spray Venture Partners LP
 Spray Venture Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Spray Venture Partners LP (Spray Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Kevin Connors. The firm is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.
 Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc. develops device-based therapies for soft-tissue injuries of the spine. It offers surgeons and patients better options for treating painful disc herniations that cause sciatica and low back pain. The company was founded by Gregory H. Lambrecht in 1999 and is headquartered in Woburn, MA. | Health Technology |
Interlace Medical, Inc.
 Interlace Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Interlace Medical, Inc. develops gynecological devices. The company was founded by Bill Gruber in 2006 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA. | Health Technology |
Leptos Biomedical, Inc.
Leptos Biomedical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Leptos is developing a proprietary neuromodulation therapy for chronic obesity. The treatment, delivered via a pacemaker-type device, involves electrical activation of a specific nerve in the autonomic nervous system. They believe that this therapy may offer an effective minimally invasive, reversible surgical option for people suffering from chronic obesity. As yet, the Leptos therapy is not approved for sale in the United States and is limited to investigational use. | Health Technology |
Highgate Orthopedics, Inc.
 Highgate Orthopedics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Highgate Orthopedics, Inc. commercializes second-generation approaches to spinal fixation and artificial disk placement that minimize damage to healthy bone, offer better healing, and are minimally invasive. The company was founded on April 2, 2001 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Health Technology |
New England Venture Capital Association, Inc.
 New England Venture Capital Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New England Venture Capital Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization which operates as a catalyst, and advocate, and a resource for the innovation economy. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council
Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council, also known as MassMEDIC, is the largest regional medtech association in Massachusetts. With over 300 members, the organization represents manufacturers, product developers, suppliers, research institutions, and academic health centers. | Commercial Services |
| Pilot Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | |
AgenDx Biosciences, Inc.
AgenDx Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology AgenDx Biosciences, Inc. is an early stage molecular diagnostics company developing a molecular diagnostics platform. The firm is a commercializing a novel technology to bring molecular diagnostics to patient care. The company was founded by Kevin Connors and Ben Miller in 2014 and is headquartered in South Bend, IN. | Health Technology |
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