Charlotte Angel Connection Episode 103: Scott Pope and Eric Kirsch, Co-Founders of Mito Station

Charlotte Angel Connection

We are exploring the world of video podcasting so please feel free to watch today's podcast here - https://youtu.be/Fn4NpldmZhQ Scott Pope and Eric Kirsch join the podcast today to discuss Mito Station and the health care startup space in Charlotte. Mito Station is a co-working space built specifically to meet the needs of innovative healthcare start-up companies. In addition to getting this unique concept off the ground both Eric and Scott hold down other jobs in the health care space in Charlotte. They’ve been dedicated to building a network in the medical community over the last several years to help cultivate the growing need for more innovative medical startups in Charlotte. As such, the concept of Mito Station came out of necessity and something Eric and Scott have seen become important as the healthcare startup community has grown up. Eric has been leading the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SOPE) and their Charlotte Chapter since we last did a podcast with him and Scott has continued to grow the NC Health Innovators Group he launched in 2018. Together they have seen more healthcare-based startups in the area – and even greater demand for more. We discuss the challenges and strategies in developing workspace in the healthcare industry and the three main needs for innovating healthcare in Charlotte. They discuss their relationship in working with other healthcare stakeholders in the Charlotte area and the direction they are going and what the healthcare ecosystem will look like in the next 3-5 years. They also discuss their opinion of why Charlotte is having success in the healthcare start-up scene. Mito Station will offer flexible lease terms and spatial arrangements that allows tenants to become submerged into the healthcare ecosystem. Mito Station tenants will have unlimited access to the healthcare innovation center which will offer access to useful resources, events, and healthcare professionals. SOPE is a community comprised of all types of healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, organizations, and investors. They have regular networking meetings and an annual state conference. NC Health Innovators is an organization looking to bridge the gap between health-care providers and technology entrepreneurs in the Charlotte region and across North Carolina. It is a great podcast, listen to learn about Charlotte’s healthcare ecosystem. William Bissett is the owner of and an Investment Advisor Representative of Portus Wealth Advisors, a Registered Investment Adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Portus Wealth Advisors. The topics discussed and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener. Portus Wealth Advisors does not offer legal or tax advice, listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Investments described herein may be speculative and may involve a substantial risk of loss. Interests may be offered only to persons who qualify as accredited investors under applicable state and federal regulation or an eligible employee of the management company. There generally is no public market for the Interests. Prospective investors should particularly note that many factors affect performance, including changes in market conditions and interest rates, and other economic, political or financial developments. Past performance is not, and should not be construed as, indicative of future results.