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Alan Crunkleton

President & CEO

Entrepreneur Executive

Lexington , KY

Current Position

President & CEO

What are your interests?

Early-stage companies, Mentoring entrepreneurs, Learning more

What do you do for Fun?
Time with family Various sports (off-road motorcycling, jogging, weightlifting, tennis) Travel
Areas of Expertise
Business Development Business Model Development Strategic Planning Project Management
How I can help Mentees?

Most anything with early-stage companies, particularly in the medical device space

Biography

Alan has 35 years of experience building companies from concept through to commercialization, establishing regulatory approvals, reimbursement channels and global distribution. His expertise includes nuances of medical device go-to-market strategy with deep understandings of physician behavior and motivation.  As cofounder, President, and CEO, he led Correx, Inc. from the concept stage to distribution in 22 countries for a new implantable device for the treatment of aortic valve stenosis. As President and CEO of TriFoil Imaging, he led the turnaround of this preclinical imaging equipment manufacturer.  Alan started his career by spinning his PhD work out of MIT to commercialize a cryogenic refrigeration system for MRI and superconducting electronics, where he served as CEO for eight years until its acquisition.  He has financed companies with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, private equity, venture capital, and SBIR.  His education includes PhD and MS degrees in mechanical engineering from MIT, an MD from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and BS in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech.