Jessica Altman Richter
Mentor & Sponsor @Medtech Innovator
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WORK HISTORY
Mentor & Sponsor @Medtech Innovator
Los Angeles, CA, US
MedTech Innovator is the industry’s nonprofit global competition and accelerator for medical device, digital health and diagnostic companies.
EDUCATION
Calabasas High School
High School Diploma
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici
Italian Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT JESSICA ALTMAN RICHTER
Jess Richter is a strategic MedTech leader with over 20 years of experience spanning the full post-engineering product lifecycle; from regulatory, clinical, and evidence generation strategy to commercialization and operations. Known for simplifying complexity and aligning teams around execution, she brings both strategic vision and practical insight to every engagement.As Founder of Richter Advisory Collective, Jess partners with MedTech innovators as a trusted thought partner, sounding board, and force multiplier for leadership teams. She helps founders ask the right questions, make smarter decisions, and move faster with clarity and confidence; drawing on deep industry expertise, commercial acumen, and an extensive global network to accelerate growth and bring meaningful solutions to patients sooner.Previously, Jess served as Executive Vice President & General Manager at Veranex, leading a 400+ person global Contract Research Organization across regulatory, quality, clinical, and commercial programs. Earlier roles at Medtronic, Covidien, Given Imaging, and BD honed her expertise in commercialization, physician engagement, patient advocacy, and operational transformation. Her domain experience spans SaMD, surgical innovation, oncology, aesthetics, cardiology, women’s health, pediatrics, and gastroenterology.Committed to advancing the field, Jess serves on the boards of MedtechWOMEN and UCLA’s Technology Development Group, and mentors early-stage companies through programs such as MedTech Innovator, Stanford Biodesign, UC Berkeley’s MTM, and UCLA Biodesign.A proud UC Berkeley graduate (Go Bears!), Jess enjoys traveling, hiking, exploring new cuisines, spending time with family and friends, and supporting animal welfare causes.
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