MedTech 101 From Idea to Market: MedTech Insights with Ron Richard
In this episode of the MedTech 101 Podcast, host Rodney Moses sits down with industry veteran Ron Richard to unpack the real-world journey of bringing medical device innovations to life. With over three decades of experience navigating the MedTech landscape, Ron shares actionable insights on building a product from scratch, securing funding, and scaling successfully in a competitive market.
⏱️ Episode Highlights:
00:00 | Intro by Rodney and CEO’s brief welcome
00:49 | Rodney introduces the company and the mission behind the podcast
01:50 | Ron shares his impressive background and promotes his must-read book
08:45 | From concept to commercialization: how to get your MedTech product market-ready
14:18 | Fundraising strategies every inventor needs to know
18:05 | Insider tips on navigating the venture capital world
20:01 | Common pitfalls and how to overcome obstacles in MedTech development
23:25 | Talking tariffs, contract manufacturers, and capital management
26:18 | Why sales should be in every engineer’s toolkit
28:33 | Ron’s future-facing thoughts on trends shaping the MedTech industry
32:08 | Wrap-up and key takeaways
Whether you're an inventor, engineer, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with practical advice, industry wisdom, and inspiration to turn your medical device idea into a market success.
Someday is Today (Book)
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The Zenith Project (Book)
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