Edwards Lifesciences - Inside the Company Event
Everyone is invited to join the Harvard Business School Association of OC for a very special event!
Thursday, Oct. 17
5:00 to 8:00 PM
Edwards Lifesciences (One Edwards Way, Irvine, CA 92614)
Imagine a company that has morphed from a $1 billion spin-off to a $40 billion global behemoth in just over two decades. This isn't just a vision—It's the extraordinary reality of Edwards Lifesciences.
HEART OF INNOVATION:
INSIDE EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES' JOURNEY TO TRANSFORM PATIENT CARE
Join us for an unprecedented look into the beating heart of Orange County's largest public company—A global leader that converts compassion and passion into cutting-edge technology and exceptional shareholder value.
WHY EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES STANDS OUT:
- From $1B to $40B: Witness the incredible journey of a company that has grown 40-fold since its spin-off in 2000, driven by a relentless focus on patient outcomes and innovation.
- Lives Saved, Value Created: Learn how Edwards' unwavering commitment to improving patient lives has translated into market leadership and extraordinary financial success.
- Culture of Innovation: Discover how a mission-driven culture that values every employee has become the catalyst for groundbreaking medical advancements.
- Vision Meets Execution: Explore the perfect synergy of strategic foresight and flawless operational execution that has positioned Edwards at the forefront of cardiovascular care.
This is your exclusive opportunity to gain insights from two Harvard MBA alumni who are at the helm of this extraordinary organization:
- Scott Ullem (HBS 1989), Chief Financial Officer
- Daveen Chopra (HBS 2007), Corporate Vice President, Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies
WHO IS EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES?
"Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence, and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovation to those who need them most."
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Exclusive Presentations: Experience an engaging overview from Scott Ullem, showcasing Edwards' journey from a $1B spin-off to a $40B leader in medical innovation. Dive deep into Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies with Daveen Chopra, and learn how Edwards is expanding treatment options for millions of patients globally.
- Fireside Chat: Participate in a dynamic discussion moderated by Mark Wilser, where our speakers will share insights on Edwards' unique innovation strategy, their patient-first culture, and how they're shaping the future of cardiovascular care.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow Harvard alumni and influential business leaders in Edwards' cutting-edge facilities, designed to foster collaboration and breakthrough thinking.
- Campus Access: Visit Edwards’ Museum which showcases some of the company’s history and technologies, and go back in time to visit a tribute to the company’s founder, Miles Lowell Edwards, and his workshop where the early innovation began.
**HLSA-OC members: Please use promo code HLSAOCITC to receive member pricing on this event. **