More to the Bio with Jay Schainholz, Director at Kinsella Group
Jay Schainholz, a Director with Kinsella Group, brings a unique MedTech M&A perspective. Jay has sat on both sides of the MedTech table – first as a client of Kinsella Group and now as a director helping other companies find the right partners and create meaningful value. Drawing on his deep experience, penchant for innovation, and a future back perspective on the competitive environment, Jay is able to simplify the complex while driving toward the greatest value for Kinsella Group clients.
How do you describe your job to people who are not in the industry?
I help healthcare companies grow through strategic partnerships and acquisitions. My combined background in economics, law, and finance enables me to understand the complexities of each deal – from market dynamics to deal structure. Think of me as a strategic advisor who helps companies find the right partners and create meaningful value through well analyzed and structured transactions.
Tell us about your career path and how you aligned with Kinsella Group?
After completing my education at Columbia and the University of Chicago, I practiced law briefly, focusing on tax-driven corporate transactions. While I developed valuable skills, I realized I wanted to be more directly involved in building businesses. This led me to Medin Corporation, the company my father founded, where I served as CEO for over two decades. When it came time to sell the business, we worked with Kinsella Group, and their sophisticated approach to healthcare M&A impressed me. Joining their team was a natural evolution – allowing me to help other companies navigate complex strategic transitions.
If you weren’t in MedTech M&A, what would you do?
I’d likely be running a healthcare technology startup. The opportunity to blend innovation with practical business solutions in healthcare continues to fascinate me, particularly when it comes to creating organizations that improve patient outcomes while building sustainable value.
Career Reflections
What was the best/worst job you’ve ever had?
Leading Medin Corporation was undoubtedly my most rewarding role. Building upon my father’s legacy in medical devices and growing the company’s specialty surgical instrument case into an industry standard taught me invaluable lessons about innovation and strategic growth. Between college and graduate school, I worked as a computer programmer/application architect. While I was technically proficient, the role felt too mechanical – creating static tools that were simply handed off to clients with no further involvement. This experience crystallized my desire to build dynamic companies and processes where I could drive ongoing value creation.
How do you define client success?
Success means structuring transactions that create both immediate and long-term value. It’s about achieving strategic objectives while preserving company culture and market position. The real measure comes when we see stronger, more competitive organizations delivering enhanced healthcare solutions in the years following a deal.
Personal Insights
Who is your greatest mentor?
My father stands out as my greatest mentor. Beyond founding Medin Corporation and inventing the now-ubiquitous specialty surgical instrument case, he taught me how to blend innovation with practical business acumen. His guidance shaped my understanding that exceptional healthcare businesses require both technical excellence and strategic vision.
Outside of the office, what do you enjoy doing?
I’m actively involved in community work, which provides valuable perspective and connection. Staying physically active is important to me, particularly through rowing both on and off the water. I am also an avid reader and political and foreign affairs junkie.
You’re a New Yorker – Mets or Yankees?
Yankees fan here. Their model of sustainable competitive advantage and commitment to excellence parallels what we strive for in business – building lasting success through consistent performance and strategic thinking. It’s too bad the Dodgers were just too good this year!
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