Christopher Hlozek

About Christopher Hlozek

A growth-focused MedTech executive and investor-aligned operator specializing in scaling early-stage companies. Leveraging a background that spans clinical practice to executive leadership, I drive enterprise value through disciplined capital execution, operational optimization, and strategic commercialization. My proven track record includes guiding three MedTech clients to successful acquisitions—including two by Fortune 500 companies—and securing over $62.7M in funding through investor relations and strategic presentations. I bring a hands-on leadership style that aligns execution with strategic outcomes, positioning companies for a successful exit or continued scale.Key Achievements Include:• Founded and scaled a MedTech and healthcare consulting business—growing from 1 to 8 clients, including 4 MedTech start-ups and 3 ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).• Drove a 200% increase in market awareness and a 600% growth in adoption by guiding executive leadership to prioritize anastomotic device use in open-heart and other surgical procedures.• Spearheaded business development to accelerate global market awareness and product adoption—directly contributing to Medtronic’s $65M acquisition.• Oversaw global clinical operations and research strategy for a VC-backed MedTech startup, partnering with the CEO to deliver minimally invasive therapies for ESRD.• Secured $18M in PIPE funding by leading investor presentations, and retaining banking and IR firms—driving market confidence and company repositioning.• Contributed to Cleveland Clinic’s world-renowned cardiac care program; supported complex surgical procedures and authored 23 peer-reviewed clinical publications—my foundation for future MedTech leadership.

Experience

1. Advisory Board Member

   Padua Franciscan High School

   Sep 2021 — Present · Parma, OH, US

Education

• Kent State University

  Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing - BSN

• Benedictine University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Padua Franciscan High School

  High School Diploma, College Preparatory

• Benedictine University

  Master of Public Health - MPH

• Cleveland State University

  Postgraduate Study - PgS, Chemistry/Biological Chemistry

• Benedictine University

  Health Management and Policy Certificate

• MIT Sloan Executive Education

  Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy Certificate

• Cornell University

  Project Leadership Certificate