Lauren Schmidt

About Lauren Schmidt

Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst in Public Venture, focused on the life sciences, health technology, technology and special situations. Currently working on a fund identifying oversold small cap companies with large market opportunities. Previous work experience includes Chief Business Officer for an orthopaedic med-tech start up. Designed and executed a sales and marketing strategy, built out and reengaged sales force, developed relationships with and onboarded surgeon-consultants, designed digital marketing strategy and assisted sales force in closing deals by presenting directly to customers.Previous experience also includes Technology Consultant for Arthrex, developing a sales territory, organizing labs, and working with multiple layers of hospital management to gain approval and win customers in a healthcare setting. Required expertise in a variety of surgical products to develop relationships with surgeon customers and become a trusted resource in a high-stress environment. Specialties / Key Skills: Portfolio Management, Strategy Development, Due Diligence, Public Venture, Sales Force Management & Development, Digital Marketing, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Go-to-Market Strategy.

Experience

1. Research Analyst

   Primarius Capital

   Mar 2018 — Present

   Hunted for and identified investment opportunities in public and private companies in healthcare, technology, consumer goods and special situations.•Detailed diligence to determine solvency, evaluate spend, determine the length of time before potential dilutive events, including all associated meetings with management teams.• Portfolio company identification included companies such as: OPRX, RCEL, ARCT, SMLR, VCEL that went on to 5-10x increases in market cap.

Education

• The Wharton School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2019 — 2021

• Stanford University

  Bachelor's degree

  2006 — 2011