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John J. Connors with Dr. George A. Lopez, M.D., founder of ICU Medical, Inc.John J. Connors with Dr. George A. Lopez, M.D., founder of ICU Medical, Inc.

John J. Connors with Vivek Jain, C.E.O. of ICU Medical, Inc.John J. Connors with Vivek Jain, C.E.O. of ICU Medical, Inc.

➢ Self Confidence is Vital ➢ Control is Critical

➢ Record of Success Helps ➢ C.E.O. Selection Most Important

➢ Leadership Change Could Be Fatal ➢ Good Idea Not Enough

➢ Beware of Bridge Loans ➢ Serendipity Factor

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Mystic Charitable Ventures is a 501(c)(3) organization qualified under the IRS code started near the end of 2016. It’s funds may only be used for charitable purposes, and is managed by its founder John J. Connors, the President,President, and his son John, the Vice President and Chief Fund Raiser.

We give grants directly or indirectly to startups that have the potential to provide a public benefit, for example, an advance in healthcare. The grant must qualify as a charitable donation. For example, it may be a studystudy to determine what the current market does to address a health problem that the startup believes its service or product ameliorates.

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