Kathryne Cooper, MBA

In an industry that is struggling to diversify, Kathryne Cooper and her co-directors at CTIP have created a highly successful model for supporting non-traditional founders in early-stage medical-technology companies. Cooper's personal and professional journey as a Black female entrepreneur sets the stage for CTIP's approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the underserved pediatric market. Central to CTIP's DEI strategy are weekly meetings to assess prospective portfolio companies… Show more

In an industry that is struggling to diversify, Kathryne Cooper and her co-directors at CTIP have created a highly successful model for supporting non-traditional founders in early-stage medical-technology companies. Cooper's personal and professional journey as a Black female entrepreneur sets the stage for CTIP's approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the underserved pediatric market. Central to CTIP's DEI strategy are weekly meetings to assess prospective portfolio companies. At this week's meeting, Cooper is faced with four early-stage companies and must determine the best allocation of resources to advance the mission of CTIP and encourage innovation in pediatrics. This case was an award winner in Emerald Publishing's 2020/21 "The Case for Women" competition. Show less

Improving diversity among entrepreneurs receiving venture capital in the health care sector has potential benefits for people served by the safety-net delivery system, as well as for innovators and investors themselves. In July 2020, the California Health Care Foundation Health Innovation Fund engaged The West Coast Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Innovation Studio to identify existing initiatives to increase diversity, specifically… Show more

Improving diversity among entrepreneurs receiving venture capital in the health care sector has potential benefits for people served by the safety-net delivery system, as well as for innovators and investors themselves. In July 2020, the California Health Care Foundation Health Innovation Fund engaged The West Coast Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Innovation Studio to identify existing initiatives to increase diversity, specifically focusing on Black, Latinx, and female founders. Show less

Pediatric medical devices cover a broad array of indications and risk profiles, and have helped to reduce disease burden and improve quality of life for numerous children. However, many of the devices used in pediatrics are not intended for or tested on children...In February 2019, CTIP convened its primary stakeholders to discuss its priorities and activities for the new grant cycle. In this paper, we have presented a report of the summit proceedings to raise awareness and advocate for… Show more

Pediatric medical devices cover a broad array of indications and risk profiles, and have helped to reduce disease burden and improve quality of life for numerous children. However, many of the devices used in pediatrics are not intended for or tested on children...In February 2019, CTIP convened its primary stakeholders to discuss its priorities and activities for the new grant cycle. In this paper, we have presented a report of the summit proceedings to raise awareness and advocate for patients and pediatric medical device innovators as well as to inform the activities and priorities of other organizations and agencies engaged in pediatric medical device development. Show less