John Eberts is a Life Sciences Principle Advisor at Larta Institute; in this capacity, John provides one-on-one business mentoring to the innovative companies that participate in the Larta-managed National Institutes of Health Commercialization Assistance Program (NIH-CAP). John has been part of the Larta team since 2007.

John Eberts has over 25 years of experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical industry. He worked in engineering, marketing, business development and sales before establishing his own consulting practice. His career began with American Hospital Supply and has also included Colgate Palmolive, Kendall Corporation, IVAX Corporation, McGaw, B. Braun Medical, PurePulse Technologies, Edwards Lifesciences, and Bioniche Pharmaceuticals.

Mr. Eberts has most recently been involved with start-up companies in the pharmaceutical and medical records software arena as well as helping to enhance the business of medical equipment companies. His experience includes work with trauma surgeons, urologists, ophthalmologists, hepatologists, gynecologists, oncologists, neonatologists, hematologists, and orthopedists.

The education background of Mr. Eberts includes a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University as well as an MBA from Pepperdine University and an MA degree from Fuller Theological Seminary.