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Matthew Foran

Senior Partner - Healthcare and Startups

Matthew Foran
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Mar 2023 - Present
3 years
United States

Senior Partner - Healthcare and Startups

EnableHealth LLC

Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 2 months
Berlin, Germany

Venture Consultant

leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
2 years 1 month
Berlin, Germany

Sr. Program Manager

leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners

  • Successfully supported and built out programs tailoring to the needs and challenges of the selected companies.

  • Enhance accelerator portfolio strategy through relationships with over 100 mentors, subject matter experts and +30 program partners.

  • Map local, regional and international startup ecosystems, maintain relationships with key stakeholders and build pipelines of investable opportunities.

  • Support the identification and onboarding of DEI partners and policies.

Jul 2020 - Oct 2020
4 months
Berlin, Germany

Future Founder

Berlin Startup School

  • Successfully applied to an early-stage incubation program.

  • Building a digital-health platform which reduces the time and effort involved in connecting patients with physiotherapists and understanding the pathways to the best care.

  • Helping patients who want to engage in treatment connect with physiotherapists in just a few clicks.

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
1 year 1 month
Berlin, Germany

Startup Analyst - Sports and Health Tech

leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners

  • Responsible for identifying, screening and engaging with startups from around the world and undertaking the appropriate due diligence process for shortlisted candidates.

  • Analyse new markets, identify market-leaders, competitors and opinion leaders in the digital health and sports tech ecosystems.

  • Provide industry-specific knowledge and insights into the clinical and practical implications of patient/athlete focused technology.

  • Define the outreach and selection criteria processes.

  • Create and contribute to a variety of decks and presentations.

  • Track and measure success against KPIs.

  • Support the team with a wider range of tasks when required.

  • Maintain, file and optimise the startup database.

Jan 2018 - Apr 2019
1 year 4 months
Ireland

Lead Podiatrist

The Pod Clinic

  • Implemented a clinical management system to effectively manage internal appointments, communicate with patients privately and optimise onwards referral when required.

  • Provided biomechanical analysis, exercise prescription and orthotic prescription to employees and warehouse staff.

  • Developed, implemented and monitored bespoke employee wellness programs.

  • Advised on nutritional and performance strategies with respect to individual employee sporting activities.

Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
1 year 1 month
Bray, Ireland

Podiatrist

Bray Chiropody and Podiatry

  • Management of pathology across a range of medical conditions.

  • Educate patients regarding conditions and treatment options.

  • Developed easily understandable condition-specific information packs for patients.

  • Produced simplified medical information for prospective and current patients on clinic website.

  • Research and critical analysis of new clinical management and treatment guidelines.

  • Diabetes, wound care and dermatology assessment and management.

  • Collaborated with research team to assist in set-up of clinical trial.

  • Communicated, coordinated and liaised effectively with other healthcare professionals to ensure best practice and patient care.

  • Interpreted clinical findings to deduce appropriate treatment plans and follow-up.

  • Developed and implemented new musculoskeletal assessment protocols to better reflect appointment time allocations and to standardise communication between clinicians.

  • Designed and implemented new data protection policies in keeping with GDPR guidelines.

  • Attended relevant conferences and scientific meetings to maintain and develop continuous professional development.

  • Maintain accurate medical records and document patient case history in detail.

Apr 2014 - Jun 2017
3 years 3 months
Ireland

Sales Assistant

Foot Solutions Franchise Company

  • Provision and correct fitting of customised orthotics and condition-specific footwear.

  • Management of customer complaints, technical issues, and register operations.

  • Expanded knowledge base of fellow employees to best inform customers on prognosis, and additional beneficial therapies to further aid mobility, stability and reduction in pain.

  • Provided further internal training when requested.

Sep 2013 - May 2017
3 years 9 months
Ireland

Student Podiatrist

Health Service Executive

  • General podiatric care.

  • Screening for Type 2 diabetes (neurological & vascular).

  • Biomechanical assessment and orthotic prescription.

  • Treatment and management of high risk patients.

  • Kinesiology taping.

  • Nail surgery.

  • Footcare education.

  • Sports injury assessment, management & prevention.

  • Verruca therapy.

  • Ulcer management and treatment.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare (11.5 years), Sport (6 years), Retail (3 years), and Information Technology (0.5 years).

Healthcare
Sport
Retail
Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Strategy (5 years), Operations (5 years), Customer Service (4.5 years), Business Intelligence (4 years), Sales (3 years), and Project Management (2 years).

Strategy
Operations
Customer Service
Business Intelligence
Sales
Project Management

Summary

Connecting startups in the sports and digital heath ecosystem.

Experienced healthcare professional with a demonstrated history of working in the venture capital and private healthcare industries.

Passionate about the innovative use of technology to optimise and support patient monitoring and access to care.

Confident professional with proven ability to build and maintain relationships with startups in the sports-tech and digital health ecosystem.

Skills

  • Biomechanics
  • Team Leadership
  • Orthotics

Languages

English
Native
Irish
Advanced
German
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Education

Sep 2022 - Aug 2024

Trinity College Dublin

Executive MBA · Business Administration · Dublin, Ireland

Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

University of Glasgow

Master's degree · Sports and Exercise Science and Medicine · Glasgow, United Kingdom

Sep 2013 - Jun 2017

National University of Ireland, Galway

Bachelor of Science · Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry · Galway, Ireland

Certifications & licenses

Bronze Gaisce - The Presidents Award

ALIVE Certificate For Volunteering Experience

Silver Gaisce - The Presidents Award

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Where is Matthew based?

Matthew is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Matthew speak?

Matthew speaks the following languages: English (Native), Irish (Advanced), German (Intermediate), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Matthew have?

Matthew has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Matthew has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Matthew may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Matthew be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Matthew would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Partner - Healthcare and Startups, Venture Consultant, Sr. Program Manager.

What is Matthew's latest experience?

Matthew's most recent position is Senior Partner - Healthcare and Startups at EnableHealth LLC.

What companies has Matthew worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Matthew has worked for EnableHealth LLC and leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners.

Which industries is Matthew most experienced in?

Matthew is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Sport and Recreation, and Retail. Matthew also has some experience in Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Matthew most experienced in?

Matthew is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Customer Service. Matthew also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Sales, and Project Management.

Which industries has Matthew worked in recently?

Matthew has recently worked in industries like Healthcare and Sport and Recreation.

Which business areas has Matthew worked in recently?

Matthew has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Business Intelligence, and Project Management.

What is Matthew's education?

Matthew holds a Master in Business Administration from Trinity College Dublin, a Master in Sports and Exercise Science and Medicine from University of Glasgow and a Bachelor in Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry from National University of Ireland, Galway.

Does Matthew have any certificates?

Matthew has 3 certificates. These include: Bronze Gaisce - The Presidents Award, ALIVE Certificate For Volunteering Experience, and Silver Gaisce - The Presidents Award.

What is the availability of Matthew?

Matthew is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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