--- title: Blog | Calvin Goforth, PhD description: Calvin Goforth, PhD, VIC Founder and Chief Executive Officer, has extensive experience in start-up company development in founder, investor, board member, and executive roles. His experience encompasses intellectual property assessment, building strong development teams, raising private investment and government funding, and bringing products to market. 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His experience encompasses intellectual property assessment, building strong development teams, raising private investment and government funding, and bringing products to market. He received a BS in Aerospace Engineering with Highest Honors from the University of Texas at Austin. Find me on: ### Recent Posts [![A Letter from our CEO](https://blog.victech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1011895093.jpg?width=948&name=shutterstock_1011895093.jpg)](https://blog.victech.com/a-letter-from-our-ceo-2026) ## [A Letter from our CEO](https://blog.victech.com/a-letter-from-our-ceo-2026) Posted by [Calvin Goforth, PhD](https://blog.victech.com/author/calvin-goforth-phd) [January 13, 2026](https://blog.victech.com/archive/2026/) As we begin a new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on where VIC Technology Venture Development stands today and where we believe we are headed. The past year reinforced something we have long believed: building... [Read More](https://blog.victech.com/a-letter-from-our-ceo-2026) [![The Life Science Investor Roadmap: Navigating Funding Pathways from Seed to Exit](https://blog.victech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_2318341443-crop.jpg?width=948&name=shutterstock_2318341443-crop.jpg)](https://blog.victech.com/the-life-science-investor-roadmap-navigating-funding-pathways-from-seed-to-exit) ## [The Life Science Investor Roadmap: Navigating Funding Pathways from Seed to Exit](https://blog.victech.com/the-life-science-investor-roadmap-navigating-funding-pathways-from-seed-to-exit) Posted by [Calvin Goforth, PhD](https://blog.victech.com/author/calvin-goforth-phd) [October 09, 2025](https://blog.victech.com/archive/2026/) Investing in life sciences is both challenging and rewarding. The sector demands significant capital, long timelines, and careful diligence, but it also offers the chance to back breakthroughs that improve and save... [Read More](https://blog.victech.com/the-life-science-investor-roadmap-navigating-funding-pathways-from-seed-to-exit) [![Adapting to the New Normal: How Early-Stage Life Science Companies and Investors Can Navigate Uncertainty](https://blog.victech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1726914514.jpg?width=948&name=shutterstock_1726914514.jpg)](https://blog.victech.com/adapting-to-the-new-normal-how-early-stage-life-science-companies-and-investors-can-navigate-uncertainty) ## [Adapting to the New Normal: How Early-Stage Life Science Companies and Investors Can Navigate Uncertainty](https://blog.victech.com/adapting-to-the-new-normal-how-early-stage-life-science-companies-and-investors-can-navigate-uncertainty) Posted by [Calvin Goforth, PhD](https://blog.victech.com/author/calvin-goforth-phd) [September 11, 2025](https://blog.victech.com/archive/2026/) The life sciences industry has always been shaped by waves of disruption, but in 2025 the turbulence feels more structural than cyclical. Early-stage companies and their investors now find themselves facing delayed... [Read More](https://blog.victech.com/adapting-to-the-new-normal-how-early-stage-life-science-companies-and-investors-can-navigate-uncertainty) [![A Letter From Our CEO](https://blog.victech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_404147293.jpg?width=948&name=shutterstock_404147293.jpg)](https://blog.victech.com/letter-from-ceo-2025) ## [A Letter From Our CEO](https://blog.victech.com/letter-from-ceo-2025) Posted by [Calvin Goforth, PhD](https://blog.victech.com/author/calvin-goforth-phd) [January 14, 2025](https://blog.victech.com/archive/2026/) As we reflect on the past year, I am proud to share that VIC Tech has once again demonstrated resilience and ingenuity in a challenging venture capital landscape. Despite continued headwinds, 2024 was marked by... [Read More](https://blog.victech.com/letter-from-ceo-2025) [![Should Life Science Investors Invest in the Horse or the Jockey?](https://blog.victech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_362034347-edit-1.png?width=948&name=shutterstock_362034347-edit-1.png)](https://blog.victech.com/should-life-science-investors-invest-in-the-horse-or-the-jockey) ## [Should Life Science Investors Invest in the Horse or the Jockey?](https://blog.victech.com/should-life-science-investors-invest-in-the-horse-or-the-jockey) Posted by [Calvin Goforth, PhD](https://blog.victech.com/author/calvin-goforth-phd) [June 14, 2024](https://blog.victech.com/archive/2026/) When considering early-stage investment opportunities, many investors emphasize the team over the business opportunity, i.e., they bet on the jockey more than the horse. However, in the realm of life science startup... [Read More](https://blog.victech.com/should-life-science-investors-invest-in-the-horse-or-the-jockey) [![Navigating Investment Opportunities in Medical Devices: A Guide for Savvy Investors](https://blog.victech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1682600596-edit.png?width=948&name=shutterstock_1682600596-edit.png)](https://blog.victech.com/navigating-investment-opportunities-in-medical-devices-a-guide-for-savvy-investors) ## [Navigating Investment Opportunities in Medical Devices: A Guide for Savvy Investors](https://blog.victech.com/navigating-investment-opportunities-in-medical-devices-a-guide-for-savvy-investors) Posted by [Calvin Goforth, PhD](https://blog.victech.com/author/calvin-goforth-phd) [April 09, 2024](https://blog.victech.com/archive/2026/) In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, technological innovations continue to drive significant advancements. In this article, we delve into the realm of medical device investment, exploring key trends,... [Read More](https://blog.victech.com/navigating-investment-opportunities-in-medical-devices-a-guide-for-savvy-investors) [![A Letter from our CEO](https://blog.victech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1011895093.jpg?width=948&name=shutterstock_1011895093.jpg)](https://blog.victech.com/letter-from-ceo-2024) ## [A Letter from our CEO](https://blog.victech.com/letter-from-ceo-2024) Posted by [Calvin Goforth, PhD](https://blog.victech.com/author/calvin-goforth-phd) [January 04, 2024](https://blog.victech.com/archive/2026/) In the past year, we saw great achievements across our portfolio of high-impact life science companies despite a challenging overall fundraising environment. Our VIC Tech team and the portfolio company teams showed... [Read More](https://blog.victech.com/letter-from-ceo-2024) [![The Genomic Revolution: Unveiling Personalized Medicine's Investment Potential](https://blog.victech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1412228843-edit-1.png?width=948&name=shutterstock_1412228843-edit-1.png)](https://blog.victech.com/the-genomic-revolution-unveiling-personalized-medicines-investment-potential) ## [The Genomic Revolution: Unveiling Personalized Medicine's Investment Potential](https://blog.victech.com/the-genomic-revolution-unveiling-personalized-medicines-investment-potential) Posted by [Calvin Goforth, PhD](https://blog.victech.com/author/calvin-goforth-phd) [September 15, 2023](https://blog.victech.com/archive/2026/) In healthcare, a paradigm shift is underway – one that promises to transform healthcare as we know it. The emergence of personalized medicine, fueled by groundbreaking advancements in genomics and diagnostics, can save... [Read More](https://blog.victech.com/the-genomic-revolution-unveiling-personalized-medicines-investment-potential) [![FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for High Impact Medical Devices](https://blog.victech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ImpactHeader_Breakthrough.png?width=948&name=ImpactHeader_Breakthrough.png)](https://blog.victech.com/fda-breakthrough-device-designation-for-high-impact-medical-devices) ## [FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for High Impact Medical Devices](https://blog.victech.com/fda-breakthrough-device-designation-for-high-impact-medical-devices) Posted by [Calvin Goforth, PhD](https://blog.victech.com/author/calvin-goforth-phd) [August 21, 2023](https://blog.victech.com/archive/2026/) Within the VIC Tech portfolio, SFC Fluidics and Solenic Medical have both announced FDA Breakthrough Device designation. But what is FDA Breakthrough Device designation and what benefits does it provide? From a... [Read More](https://blog.victech.com/fda-breakthrough-device-designation-for-high-impact-medical-devices) [![The Advantages of Investing in Venture Creation Firms Like VIC Tech](https://blog.victech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_691546417-1.jpg?width=948&name=shutterstock_691546417-1.jpg)](https://blog.victech.com/the-advantages-of-investing-in-venture-creation-firms-like-vic-tech) ## [The Advantages of Investing in Venture Creation Firms Like VIC Tech](https://blog.victech.com/the-advantages-of-investing-in-venture-creation-firms-like-vic-tech) Posted by [Calvin Goforth, PhD](https://blog.victech.com/author/calvin-goforth-phd) [June 14, 2023](https://blog.victech.com/archive/2026/) In the world of early stage investing, traditional venture capital funds have long been the go-to option for investors seeking exposure to high-growth opportunity companies. However, a different investment model is... 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