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) 
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Someday-TODAY-ideas-coffee-market/dp/0578792265

The Zenith Project (Book)
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Zenith-Project-Unlocking-Dreams-Revealing/dp/B0DSZFH5Q7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15S7HMXBDVEYR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9tqRDVXJtI9nBVgYmkNYcg3gNsZIoIKYpB18zCCDh6U.3KtLQQxhU2AGJz32mNHhpgVNoKhqRscxdMJIJBWodEg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Zenith+ron+richard&qid=1745415314&s=books&sprefix=zenith+ron+richard%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C338&sr=1-1