# #381: MedTech Advice from an Accidental Entrepreneur

- Show: [Global Medical Device Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast)
- Published: 2024-09-05
- Length: 43m
- Episode: 381
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2024-09-05-381-medtech-advice-from-an-accidental-entrepreneur
- Listen: https://podcast.greenlight.guru/episode/381-advice-from-an-accidental-entrepreneur

## Summary

Dr. Asha Parekh, CEO and co-founder of Frontline Medical Technologies, explains how she transitioned from a biomedical engineering PhD to an accidental entrepreneur with vascular surgeon Dr. Adam Power. They developed the COBRA-OS, a bleeding control device used in trauma care, military settings, and Formula One race tracks. Parekh discusses the critical role of passion in overcoming challenges, the art of pitching to secure millions in funding, and the importance of founders remaining the ultimate experts on their device's regulatory pathway rather than relying blindly on consultants.

## Outline

1. Introduction: Dr. Asha Parekh and Frontline Medical Technologies
2. From PhD to Medical Innovation Fellowship
3. Meeting Co-founder Adam Power and Validating the Idea
4. Securing Initial Funding and Deciding to Go Full-Time
5. The Art of Pitching and Storytelling for MedTech
6. Navigating Quality, Regulatory, and Hiring Challenges
7. Milestones: FDA, CE Mark, and Formula One
8. Advice for Founders and Job Seekers

## Topics

- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Fundraising & investors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fundraising)
- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Frontline Medical Technologies (company)
- COBRA-OS (product)
- Greenlight Guru (company)
- Rook Quality Systems (company)
- FDA (other)
- Health Canada (other)

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