Dave Sheppard is co-founder and managing director of MedWorld Advisors, a global M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on the digital health tech, medical device, medtech, healthcare services, and outsourced manufacturing sectors. With more than a decade of experience advising founder-led businesses, private equity groups, and strategic acquirers, Sheppard specializes in sell-side transactions across orthopedics, enabling technologies, digital health, and medical CDMOs. He is widely recognized for his deep industry insight and ability to connect innovation trends with capital strategy. He regularly advises boards and executive teams on positioning their businesses for premium valuations and strategic exits. In addition to his advisory work, Sheppard is a recurring columnist for both Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO) Magazine and Orthopedic Design & Technology (ODT) Magazine, where he co-authors the “C-Suite” and “Orthopedic Insights” columns. His writing explores M&A trends, enabling technologies, and the evolving role of OEM suppliers in shaping patient outcomes.