Minneapolis-based Avio aims to help innovators by championing, accelerating and navigating the journey to market. The firm supports evolving medtech startups and innovators with expertise, streamlined processes, and trusted partnerships to help take them from concept to commercialization to exit.
“Startups are hard, and I respect the people who go on that journey,” Jaskulke said. “Avio was started by an entrepreneur to address their unique challenges. I’m excited to join this incredible team and share their vision to radically advance the medtech development process.”
Jaskulke previously spent 19 years at Medical Alley, a trade group for medtech and other life science companies in Minnesota. After spending time in roles such as VP of member services and VP of innovation, he departed the organization in June.
According to a news release, Jaskulke brings two decades of experience serving innovators and entrepreneurs to bring products to market faster and with less risk. At Avio Medtech, he will lead sales and business development strategies, oversee development partnerships and expand market presence.
“Bringing Frank into the organization at this important inflection point of our organization’s growth exemplifies our commitment to helping innovators and entrepreneurs take flight and support their product journey,” said Julie Pritchard-Hedtke, president of Avio. “With his fresh perspective, strategic guidance, and specialized expertise, we are confident that Frank will help us achieve our ambitious growth goals.”
