JDS Insights, LLC

Strategic Leadership for Business Growth

Welcome to JDS Insights

Fractional CEO and Financial Advisory Services for Small to Medium Businesses and Startups

About JDS Insights

JDS Insights, LLC provides expert fractional CEO and CFO services with a strong focus on medical device companies. Led by Jay Schainholz, we specialize in helping early-stage and growing MedTech firms scale strategically and efficiently.

Our Services

Fractional CEO/CFO Leadership: Interim executive guidance for companies needing experienced leadership without a full-time hire.
Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Building robust models to support funding, acquisitions, and long-term planning.
Regulatory Strategy Support: Aligning financial and business planning with FDA/CE regulatory milestones.
Clinical Trial Financial Oversight: Budgeting, tracking, and managing financial risks related to trials and R&D.
Fundraising Strategy & Execution: Pitch deck creation, investor outreach, and capital planning to raise seed, Series A/B/C rounds.
Strategic Partnerships & M&A: Identifying acquisition targets or partnership opportunities to grow footprint and pipeline.
Go-to-Market Financial Planning: Support for commercial launch strategy, pricing models, and sales forecasting.
Cash Flow & Burn Management: Practical insight to extend runway while pursuing growth objectives.
Board & Investor Communication: High-level presentation of KPIs and strategic priorities for transparency and buy-in.