Eric Tan
Partner at Blackwood Healthcare Breakthroughs; early-stage healthcare investor
Trabuco Canyon, California
Coto de Caza, California
Summary
Bridges engineering and molecular biology — formal training spans mechanical engineering, biology and advanced molecular biology/applied sciences, providing technical depth across devices and diagnostics. nfx+2
Experienced in medical device development and commercialization — spent years taking device concepts through regulatory approval and to market, including involvement in companies that were acquired. creativedestructionlab+1
Early-stage healthcare investor focused on data-generating MedTech and diagnostics — founded and leads Blackwood Healthcare Breakthroughs, investing at seed stage in companies that generate unique clinical data and helping portfolio companies with IP strategy. askforfunding+1
Mentor and diligence lead — serves as a mentor in startup accelerators and has led diligence and evaluation processes at an early-stage venture fund, emphasizing rigorous diligence metrics for medical technologies. creativedestructionlab+2