Philip Romano
Founder at Scientific Health Development
Profile
Philip Romano is a Founder and General Partner of each SHD fund.
In addition, Mr. Romano is an investor, entrepreneur, artist and internationally renowned restaurateur.
Mr. Romano has been an active venture capital investor for over 20 years concentrating on healthcare-related industries.
Mr. Romano was the sole outside investor and business executive of the company responsible for inventing the Palmaz® stent, which was named one of the "10 Patents that Changed the World" by IP Worldwide in 2002.
The stent market grew from non-existent to an over $8 billion industry.
Mr. Romano has also been named to the Texas Business
Philip Romano active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Scientific Health Development
 Scientific Health Development Investment ManagersFinance Scientific Health Development (SHD) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Stuart Fitts and Philip Romano. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Founder | - |
Former positions of Philip Romano
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|---|---|---|
American Institute of Gastric Banding Ltd.
 American Institute of Gastric Banding Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services American Institute of Gatsric Banding Ltd. engages in the provision of treatment and care for bariatric surgery patients. It offers lap band procedure, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass surgery. The company was founded by Peter Gottlieb, Richard Benavides, Philip J. Romano, and Allen Baskind in August 2003 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. | Founder | - |
eatZi's Market & Bakery
 eatZi's Market & Bakery RestaurantsConsumer Services Eatzi’s Market & Bakery operates as a a European-style eatery. It offers platter, breakfast, chef's case. sushi, artisan breads, cheese, pastries, and vegan friendly menu. The company was founded in 1996 by Philip J. Romano and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Founder | - |
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Scientific Health Development
Scientific Health Development Investment ManagersFinance Scientific Health Development (SHD) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Stuart Fitts and Philip Romano. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Finance |
eatZi's Market & Bakery
eatZi's Market & Bakery RestaurantsConsumer Services Eatzi’s Market & Bakery operates as a a European-style eatery. It offers platter, breakfast, chef's case. sushi, artisan breads, cheese, pastries, and vegan friendly menu. The company was founded in 1996 by Philip J. Romano and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Consumer Services |
American Institute of Gastric Banding Ltd.
American Institute of Gastric Banding Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services American Institute of Gatsric Banding Ltd. engages in the provision of treatment and care for bariatric surgery patients. It offers lap band procedure, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass surgery. The company was founded by Peter Gottlieb, Richard Benavides, Philip J. Romano, and Allen Baskind in August 2003 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. | Health Services |
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