Through 20+ years of experience as an executive and lawyer, Mr. Edwards has helped businesses and clients navigate sophisticated strategic, legal and regulatory issues. Working with both public and private companies, Mr. Edwards has expertise in growing business enterprises and successfully building shareholder value.Over the course of his career he has raised over $200M in institutional financing and has negotiated the acquisition and license of technologies and intellectual property. Experienced in guiding drugs and devices through the FDA, Mr. Edwards has also led the commercial launch of national and international brands in the physician dispensed and OTC drug channels. Prior to his career in life sciences, he spent eight years as an attorney specializing in complex commercial litigation for national and international law firms.Mr. Edwards has been a company presenter at numerous healthcare conferences including JP Morgan, OneMed, and the Biotech Showcase. He is a frequent panel speaker on subjects relating to healthcare, drug development and cross-border business. Mr. Edwards is an Entrepreneur In Residence and a Mentor in the CONNECT Springboard program providing guidance to entrepreneurs and management teams in San Diego.Specialties: Corporate management/leadership, corporate governance, restructurings, licensing, M&A, capital raising, business development, operational leadership, business start-ups, commercializing technology, investor/board management, retail distribution, cross border business, pharmaceutical, medical device, OTC drugs, aesthetics