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1. Tale of Two Start-Ups
John J. Connors with Dr. George A. Lopez,
M.D., founder of ICU Medical, Inc.
John J. Connors with Dr. George A. Lopez,
M.D., founder of ICU Medical, Inc.
John J. Connors with Vivek Jain,
C.E.O. of ICU Medical, Inc.
John J. Connors with Vivek Jain,
C.E.O. of ICU Medical, Inc.
➢ Self Confidence is Vital ➢Control is Critical
➢ Record of Success Helps ➢C.E.O. Selection Most Important
➢ Leadership Change Could Be Fatal ➢Good Idea Not Enough
➢ Beware of Bridge Loans ➢Serendipity Factor
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