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S5E27 Andy Schieber | Work Ethic, Medical Device Commercialization, & Ophthalmology Devices

Being an Engineer · 5 Jul 2024 · 59m · Episode 27

What this episode covers

Andy Schieber, founder of Ingenarious Consultants and Head of Engineering at Rivermark Medical, discusses his journey from a farm upbringing to leading early-stage medical device development. He explains the challenges of commercializing Class III implantable devices, emphasizing the need to balance inventor vision with engineering feasibility and manufacturing constraints. Schieber advises young engineers to join startups rather than large corporations to gain broad experience and take risks, and highlights emerging innovations in ophthalmology such as stem cell and gene therapy delivery systems.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Ingenarious Consultants, Rivermark Medical, iVantus, Clare Vista Medical, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Starfire Medical
Products
Hydrus Microstent
Also
Chamfer

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