Hardware Podcasts

017 - "Feet First" with Ahmed Zobi

Let's Combinate · 26 Jan 2022 · 1h 07m

What this episode covers

Ahmed Zobi, Founder and CEO of Syntr Health Technologies, explains how he bootstrapped his company from a university project to FDA 510(k) clearance for the SyntrFuge System, a device that automates the microsizing of adipose tissue for body contouring and wound care. Zobi details the strategic decision to target aesthetics and orthopedics first to generate revenue while pursuing diabetic foot ulcer indications, and describes the intense personal sacrifices made during the grant submission process and the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging mentors, conducting customer discovery through the NSF iCorps program, and building a robust quality management system early to navigate regulatory requirements.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Syntr Health Technologies, Spirit Corp, Acelity
Products
SyntrFuge System
Also
NIH, NSF, NSF iCorps

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