Benjamin A. Hertzog, PhD (Procyrion)

October 12, 2016, 11:00 PM UTC – October 13, 2016, 2:00 AM UTC

Healthcare startups are they Houston's highway to a new economy Ben has experience in healthcare and life sciences as an entrepreneur, investor, and management consultant. He is currently President and CEO of Procyrion, Inc. a medical device start-up company in Houston Texas. Procyrion is developing a first-in- class, catheter deployed heart pump for the treatment of heart failure.

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Ben has experience in healthcare and life sciences as an entrepreneur, investor and management consultant. He is currently President and CEO of Procyrion, Inc. a medical device start-up company in Houston Texas. Procyrion is developing a first-in- class, catheter deployed heart pump for the treatment of heart failure.

Ben has a Ph.D. from the graduate program of Artificial Organs, Biomaterials, and Cellular Technology at Brown University. His graduate work focused on the design of polymer drug delivery devices, instrumentation, and experimental surgery. Ben also holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Trinity University.

Ben is a licensed pilot, vintage car racer, avid photographer and enjoys fly-fishing and bird hunting. He lives in Houston with his wife Stephanie and sons Holden (8) and Hudson (8).

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When

When

October 12 – 13, 2016
11:00 PM – 2:00 AM UTC

Agenda

11:00 PMQuick Hello
11:15 PMStartup Speed Dating
12:00 AMFire-side Chat
1:00 AMStartup 2 Minute Pitch
1:10 AMDynamic Q&A w/ Ben
2:00 AMWrap up & Go home