Five Reasons Market Research Should Come Before Messaging

Written by Yari Mitchell, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of LaunchLab Partners Messaging without research is just guesswork with confidence. In healthcare and medtech, it is tempting to jump straight into messaging. Teams want to define their value proposition, build a brand narrative, and start creating content that drives awareness. But without a clear understanding of the […]

Is PR Still a ‘Thing’? Without a Doubt.

Written by Georgette “G” Pascale – Founder of G. and Friend of LaunchLab Partners Public relations is defined as “the state of the relationship between the public and a company/ organization/ other person”. Launch Lab Partners believes that trust, credibility, and visibility are the crucial factors that make PR indispensable. Most people talk about social […]

Signs Your Brand Is Ready for PR Even If You Think It’s Not

Written by LaunchLab Partners PR Guru Amy Phillips Many healthcare brands assume public relations is something you invest in later. Often, that “later” moment is defined as after the product is perfected, after commercial launch, or after FDA approval is secured. In reality, PR is not a finish-line tactic. It is a readiness strategy. Waiting […]

Oculomics: The Eye as a Window into Whole-Body Health

Written by Yari Mitchell, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of LaunchLab Partners We’ve all heard the saying that the eye is the “window to the soul,” but emerging research suggests it may also be a powerful window into systemic health. At the Ophthalmology Innovation Source meeting in San Diego, I was introduced to a rapidly developing field […]

Five Things You Should Think About on Your Healthcare Marketing Journey

Healthcare marketing isn’t just about launching a campaign or checking boxes. It’s about building clarity, trust, and connection in an industry where accuracy and intention matter deeply. No matter where you are in your journey, grounding yourself in a few core principles can make your work more focused and more effective. Here are five things […]

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Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Marketing & Brand Experience

Jenna is passionate about advancing patient access to advanced healthcare innovations and leveraging her significant experience in marketing and brand development in service of that passion. With over 15 years of medical device marketing experience in ophthalmology and bariatrics, she specializes in global commercialization, product launches, clinical trial patient recruitment, branding, messaging, internet marketing strategies, and developing comprehensive marketing assets to support growth initiatives.

Prior to co-founding LaunchLab Partners, Jenna led Global Marketing for AcuFocus, a privately held medical device company based in Southern California. At AcuFocus she spearheaded the company’s global marketing strategy and led execution of the company’s brand and market development initiatives, launching first-of-their-kind products.

Jenna holds a B.A. in Marketing from San Diego State University and a certificate in Advanced Digital Marketing Growth strategies from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She also serves as a digital ambassador for the Ophthalmic World Leaders (OWL) and is a member of Women in Ophthalmology.

A self-identified Peloton enthusiast (#BeKindGoFarr), Jenna is committed to action, growth, community, and achievement.