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Why Anika’s stock fell 21%.
Wow, Anika’s stock tanked post-Q1 2025 earnings due to a 10% revenue drop, lower OEM pricing, manufacturing issues, and reduced
The Hedgehog Strategy for Orthopedic Startups
Learn to dominate niches using the Hedgehog Strategy: focus on a unique strength, solve specific problems, and build profitable, defensible
Startup of the Week – Simplifying Trauma
Discover how a Swiss startup new to the US is revolutionizing orthopedic trauma care with streamlined, effective solutions tailored for
What happened to Globus stock ?
Globus Medical Inc.’s stock plummeted 22.96% after its Q1 2025 earnings call, driven by a disappointing revenue performance, lowered EPS
11 actionable Sales tips in short video bites.
You’ll learn to connect emotionally, pitch persuasively, and stand out to close more orthopedic sales effectively. Invisible tattoo on your
Spine hardware’s dirty little secret: Why early sales can be a dangerous addiction.
The orthopedic startup scene is a thrilling ride—new ideas, eager surgeon investors, and the buzz of early sales can make
Why Tech Alone Won’t Build a Viable Ortho Business
In the ortho startup world, the journey from innovation to success often follows a predictable arc—one that’s beautifully illustrated by
30 lessons learned in 30 years of Orthopedics
Today, I am sharing 30 lessons for emerging orthopedic companies. I love to help my friends in the smaller ortho
Why do some Ortho companies grow and others struggle ?
The orthopedic industry is a dynamic landscape where innovation, strategy, and execution determine which companies thrive and which languish. While
Seeking medical balloon engineering expertise
Labramend is a stealth startup in orthopedics with a product design that we need to turn into an inflatable balloon.
Are you building a “Field of Dreams” company ?
“Field of Dreams” startups are fading—ortho innovators must now master strategy, not just tech, to conquer today’s cutthroat ortho markets.
The VISIE Story
I hunt for game-changers—technologies that don’t just nudge the needle but rewrite the rules. VISIE is one of those rare
The shortage of ETO suppliers is stressing orthopedic device companies.
Key Points Background Ethylene oxide (ETO) sterilization is crucial for ensuring medical devices, especially in orthopedics, are free from harmful
I use 5 platforms in my business.
Tiger’s world’s is built on helping small orthopedic companies and entrepreneurs thrive, and there is a deliberate ecosystem to make
Is this a spine tech revolution or shiny distractions?
The spine industry is buzzing with futuristic ideas—AI-crafted implants, robotic precision, and augmented reality guiding surgeons’ hands. These concepts, spotlighted
The Access Question.
At what point did selling orthopedic products stop being about clinical value and patient outcomes—transforming entirely into a game of
Tiger’s Ortho Wisdom 24/7
Sharing with the Orthopedics world my newly created AI clone trained on thousands of orthopedic articles and conversations. Whether you
Pitch Smarter – Test your pitch on BoneChat and get authentic feedback !
The Problem – Vague Silence. Orthopedic startups struggle to secure funding, facing a wall of silence from VCs. Pitch after
Is your content frozen by fear… or fueled by action ?
A Tale of Frozen Ambition Jim, a marketing lead at an orthopedic startup, called me. He had a vision: a
Want to doom your startup?
Simple.Bring on board people and consultants from large established companies—places with flawless organization, top-notch systems, and airtight processes. Done. Get
How to Run a Cost-Effective Clinical Trial at your Early-Stage Orthopedic Company
Early-stage orthopedic medical device companies face unique challenges: tight budgets, regulatory hurdles, and the pressure to deliver compelling data to
Top 3 Priorities for an Ortho Startup in the Early Years
Launching an ortho startup? Focus on three essentials in Year Zero: team, product, and customers. Here’s the breakdown. 1. Obsess
A look at Trump’s Tariffs on the Orthopedic industry (as of today).
Key Points Background President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, announced in early 2025, introduced a 10% global tariff on all imports,
GLP-1’s improve cervical fusion rates.
But wait there’s more. GLP-1s continue to bring miracles. The new study, “Fusion Outcomes of GLP-1 Agonist Therapy in Multilevel
The Case for the Sales Rep in the OR.
In orthopedic surgery, precision, timing, and outcomes reign supreme, the presence of a medical device sales representative in the operating
Game theory is driving more and more Robots.
The Orthopedic cartel like Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, and Johnson & Johnson are players in a high-stakes Game Theory showdown. Stryker’s
GLP-1’s affects on potential orthopedic patients.
GLP-1 drugs (e.g., Ozempic, Mounjaro), primarily used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, can have several implications for potential
We are guilty of being US-centric. We don’t alway think of disruptive OUS orthos.
Sharing a quick example from S. Korea that has a small US office in Irvine. CG MedTech is a South
5 slowing Ortho trends in 2025
Our industry is shifting fast, and some old ways are losing ground. I am tracking a few changes to keep
Transparency into outside recruiting services
Recruiting is hard work. Companies often exhaust internal efforts before turning to outside recruiters, but what do these pros actually
Who are your real connections ?
Think about the last time you scanned your contacts—LinkedIn, your phone, your mental “network.” How many are real? Not just
7 phases of sales leadership as an Orthopedic company grows.
As a retained recruiter I get to work with orthopedic companies as they grow and mature. The sales needs of
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Like it or not… your company has a reputation around its hiring process.
This message is addressed to company leaders. You may not realize that your company has an industry-wide reputation, not based
2025 UPDATE – The GLP-1 revolution will shrink orthopedic surgeries.
As predicted, the GLP-1 revolution has only accelerated, and this miracle drug will reshape the orthopedic landscape going forward. Recent
Funny time! The 10 best FDA 483 excuses.
Sharing Troy Fugate’s LinkedIN posting.. FDA 483 observations require serious, well-documented corrective actions, but some companies have responded with unbelievable
The 3 overlooked landmines – codes, reps, and VACs.
Early-stage ortho companies obsess over what’s in their grasp—patents, funding, slick prototypes, quality systems, and the FDA/EU regulatory circus. This
The “Rep Light” Business Model for Ortho startups.
For many emerging orthopedic device startups, the conventional path involves building a business around a sales representative-driven model. This typically
Here we go! Hinge Health to test the IPO waters in 2025.
The ONLY orthopedic-related company to pursue the public markets since Monogram (2023) and Treace (2021) is HingeHealth – https://www.hingehealth.com/ On March
24 ortho startups at LSI this week.
The LSI conference has emerged as a premier platform fostering collaboration between orthopedic startups and investors. Its success, in my
Zydus’ $280M Power Move: Acquires 86% Stake in French Hip/Knee co, Amplitude Surgical
The acquisition of Amplitude Surgical by Zydus Lifesciences is highly significant for the hip and knee orthopedic industry for several
New technologies –> new costs.
I have been writing about how simplicity is the answer, choice is a tax on everyone, and some orthopedic device
UPDATE from MedTechDive – Orthofix’s Darkest Day: 3 Executives Fired for Offensive Conduct.
Orthofix’s fired execs’ lewd, ‘graphic’ texts surface in legal battle (MedTechDive) Orthofix didn’t originally specify the reasons behind the 2023
Crutches Be Damned: Why Walking on Broken Bones Is the New Healing Hack
Broken Legs and Ankles Heal Better If You Walk on Them within Weeks (Scientific American)Using crutches for months is largely
AI Hype vs. AI Reality at AAOS: What You Need to Know.
Not all “AI” in orthopedics is what it seems. As you wander the halls of AAOS, “AI” buzzwords will be
Choice is a tax that we are all paying.
We are the guilty ones. The orthopedic device industry has collectively conditioned our customers to expect unrestricted access to any
Sports Medicine’s big moment is here.
I am noticing a new trend. The sports medicine space is bubbling up with alot of potential this year, and
Spotting Fake Orthopedic Founders
When evaluating early stage orthopedic companies —there’s a hidden challenge: not every founder pitching is the real deal. Marc Andreessen,
The Imminent Demise of “Orthopaedics”
Like it or not, AI will erase the British spellings in Orthopedics forever. The British spelling “orthopaedics,” with its elegant