Jim West III is an engineer and entrepreneur with master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering Product Development and Entrepreneurship. His career includes bringing innovative medical devices to market, such as a cancer laser ablation device and an FDA-cleared mobile medical device. As a three-time founder, Jim's notable venture is Clara Biotech, which he co-founded and led as CEO, culminating in its acquisition by InnovaPrep in 2023. Currently, Jim serves as Associate Director at BioTools Innovators, the world's premier accelerator for life science tools, where he drives the advancement of life science tool breakthrough technologies globally.