Michael Collins is a seasoned product development and commercialization leader with over 25 years of experience in the medical device industry. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Cor Medical Ventures, Inc., a leading medical device development company and Venture Studio, where he manages and actively supports more than ten medical device start-ups in executive and board roles. Previously, Michael held senior leadership positions at Zimmer, Zimmer Dental, and Zimmer Biomet, where he spearheaded the development of industry-defining technologies, established global medical education institutes, and advanced digital workflows across multiple device platforms. His career spans start-ups, high-growth ventures, and large-cap companies, bringing both technical expertise and business acumen to scaling innovation. Michael also serves as Chair of the Executive Committee at the UCSD MedTech Accelerator, mentoring early-stage companies, and sits on the University of Michigan Dental School Dean’s Advisory Committee. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Akron, and an MBA from Ball State University.
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