Most health ventures don’t fail on science.
They fail on strategy.
Success takes more than innovation, it takes sharp strategy, meaningful connections, relentless execution and the insight to uncover value others miss.
That’s where we come in.
​We operate at the intersection of science, strategy and systems, where health ventures so often stall.
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Whether you’re navigating funding, regulation, reimbursement, adoption or exit, we help you move forward with clarity and commercial traction.
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We find the value others miss and turn it into strategy, momentum and commercial scale.
​We partner with health innovators at all stages of their journey—from concept to commercial success:
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Founders, CEOs and Boards
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Pharma, Biotech and Medtech
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Health Systems
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University and Research Institutions
We work across the full lifecycle, from early validation to late-stage execution and exit:
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Commercial Strategy and Growth
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Corporate Strategy​
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Product and Portfolio Strategy
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M&A
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Partnering
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Board, CEO and Founder Advisory
At Vital Nexus Advisory, we harness both seen and unseen opportunities to swiftly propel groundbreaking innovations into global health systems. With over 30 years of experience and an expansive and diverse global network, we enable you to maximise the commercialisation of your health solutions.
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Our consortium of expert consultants offer a comprehensive suite of strategic services, from commercial strategy and growth, to corporate strategy, M&A, product and portfolio strategy and partnering, designed to uncover value and drive rapid, sustainable commercial growth. We serve customers across medtech, biotech and pharmaceutical markets working with research institutions, private and publicly listed companies, private equity and VC companies.
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Based in Melbourne, Australia and operating worldwide, we bridge the gap between brilliant ideas and life-changing impact, transforming hidden potential into measurable growth while accelerating your commercial success.
Mike Connell
Founder & Principal
Trusted by leaders building the future of health.
Why? Because we surface game-changing insights, unlock hidden value and move fast when it matters most.
Arna Ionescu Stoll
Founder & CEO
"Mike gets startups, he’s an expert in commercialization, and he understands health care systems across multiple geographies. He’s the person to turn to when it’s time for your startup to plan for wide scale traction. Insightful, well-connected, and relentlessly focused on impact, every conversation I have with him drives forward progress."