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A Different Philosophy for Early-Stage Orthopedic Startups In the orthopedic startup world, one thing is certain: perfection is a myth. […]
Are you focusing on Simplicity or Easiness ?
Building a successful small orthopedic medical device company is exhilarating—but it’s also daunting. In a world of complex regulations, VACs,
Why Your Pitch Got a “No” from Investors.
Let’s cut to the chase. When you pitch, you’ve got 10-15 minutes to make it or break it. In those
From Surgeon Insight to Innovation: A Blueprint for Turning Clinical Observations into Devices.
This case study offers valuable insights for orthopedic surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, and entrepreneurs interested in developing medical devices. By walking
The FDA 2.0
UPDATES Industry-Friendly FDA Leadership Regulatory Process Streamlining Increased Use of Real-World Evidence Potential Device Reclassification Political Influence on FDA Decisions
Brutal feedback is your friend.
This article is about testing. Testing your products. Testing your company. Testing yourself. It’s counter-intuitive, but you should purposely seek
6 Career Hacks for You
Career planning is messy. It’s never a straight line, and it shouldn’t be. Your career is a series of experiments—some
Why robots ?
Technological advancements are supposed to create massive improvements in efficiency — think about the wheel, which revolutionized transportation; the plow,
5 Reasons It’s So Hard to Find That Great Job in Orthopedics
While you are reading this, great new jobs are opening up in Orthopedics. So why can’t you find them? I am writing
Are you working for a failing company ?
This is a serious question. I have recently realized that people conflate great products and smart people with a well-functioning
Potential changes for ortho companies at FDA under Trump.
With Trump victorious, biotech industry’s focus turns to his plans for FDA, FTC (MedTechDive)The president-elect has said he’ll let Robert
Seeking Fractional CEO at The Bone Factory
UPDATE – CEO was hired in 3 days after my article was published. The Bone Factory is on the hunt
Could Shackleton’s leadership style work in orthopedics today ?
I am a big fan of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his leadership style that has transcended a hundred years. Let’s
How do hospitals justify the incremental robot costs for TKA when the outcomes are found to be the same ?
This is a real question? Please explain this to me @ tiger@tigerbuford.com Robot-Assisted vs. Manual Total Knee Replacement: It’s a
This makes me sad.
Young professionals have a passion and chose to study to Engineering in order to work in the biomedical field. After
Don’t be the dog that catches the car.
What happens when an ortho startup catches their first FDA clearance ? For ortho startups, FDA clearance feels like the
The “real” reason why your online marketing falls short.
Most orthopedic companies don’t like their digital marketing content… but they don’t know why. Others like their online content… but
Anika’s Misstep into Metal.
Wall Street punished Anika for this U-turn. Let’s dive into a tale of corporate ambition, strategic shifts, and the harsh
Beyond your business plan: How a strategic hire can shift your startup’s trajectory.
So, you’ve got the business plan dialed in. Maybe you even scored that first round of funding. But here’s the
The Rise and Fall of Exactech: From Orthopedic Pioneer to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Exactech, founded in 1985 by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bill Petty, Betty Petty, and biomedical engineer Gary Miller, began with a
Are you building a startup business or goofing around with a science project?
I talk with many startup leaders and I find many believe that their “science project” is a legit startup business,
A rookie startup CEO can be dangerous.
Here’s a strange trend that I am seeing in orthopedic startups right now… First time CEOs who are not equipped
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15 roles in Orthopedic Sales today.
Ortho sales reps take on a diverse array of responsibilities that go far beyond traditional sales to ensure seamless operations,
Survival in the Austerity Era.
Like it or not, we are firmly living through “The Austerity Era”. We have been here since May 2022. If
Worth watching – the future of smart implants with a discussion with Bill Hunter @ Canary Medical.
This is a BoneChat discussion #49 between Bill Hunter and the BoneChat members. Bill Hunter is the founder and CEO
Startup Valuations – How to set and justify your specific valuation.
Learn to set and justify startup valuations using peer calibration, multipliers, and traction to secure funding and maintain control. Alright,
40 One-Sentence Marketing Tips
Reposted from Josh Specter Marketing gets a bad rap. But that’s because most marketing is bad. Following are a collection
Tiger Recruiting explained
Tiger offers the Retained Search solution for your key positions. With a retained search, we both put skin in the game so you
Treace Medical Takes Legal Action to Protect its Lapiplasty® Bunion Correction Patents Against Stryker.
Treace Files Patent Infringement and Unfair Competition Suit to Protect Lapiplasty® Bunion Technology (press release) Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (“Treace” or the
Rep or No Rep: The debate on expertise vs cost in the OR.
Starting a conversation around the four different service levels in the OR – 1/ Full-Rep, 2/ Rep-Light, 3/ Virtual Rep
Quantifying the Art of Orthopaedics: How Mibio Medical is Bringing Precision to the Freehand OR
Why Read This? Today 80% of orthopaedic surgeries remain freehand, this article unveils how a Memphis startup has created a
Best Practices for Startup Board Meetings.
Board meetings are critical for ortho startups, shaping decisions that impact growth and strategy. To make them effective, founders must
Market Timing and its Impact on Success.
For ortho startups, the success of a product hinges on market timing, which requires aligning with market readiness, reducing adoption
VISIE is about to revolutionize surgical robotics.
You heard it here first. Every surgical robotics company needs VISIE, they just don’t realize it yet. VISIE™ Inc. Announces Continuous
Tiger poll. 6 choices. Vote now.
Option 1 – Medical conference.Option 2 – VROption 3 – Social MediaOption 4 – PodcastOption 5 – Cadaver labOption 6
Financial lingo that all Startup Founders must know.
Starting a company is exhilarating, but raising capital can feel like stepping into a foreign country where everyone speaks a
A simple trick to win the war for talent.
As a CEO, your biggest challenge is attracting and keeping top talent. The answer to your biggest challenge? Set up
The Great Orthopedic M&A Slowdown: What’s Behind the 40% Decline?
M&A activity in the medtech and orthopedic sectors has slowed to a decade-low in 2024, with only six orthopedic acquisitions
Could a “Quit Bonus” improve hiring for orthopedic device companies?
What if orthopedic device companies offered new employees a “quit bonus” to leave after a week of training? It may
The 5 seasons of the orthopedic sales rep.
In your 20’s – “Greatest job in history. I am so lucky!” In your 30’s – “Trading up to different
Innovative startup targets the root cause of joint pain with full-thickness osteochondral fracture defects.
website – https://subchondralsolutions.com/ Even today in the world of orthopedics, many conditions remain under-served, particularly those that contribute to pain
🚀 My Best Advice for Early-Stage Startups.
Stay small until you’ve figured out what’s working. In its essence, a startup is a small group of dedicated people
RTI acquires Collagen Solutions
Tiger’s take – At a high level strategically, RTI Surgical’s acquisition of Collagen Solutions strengthens its position in the regenerative
The best interview questions to ask “A Players”
Q1/ “If I had dinner with your 3 best friends and asked them to describe you, what would I learn?”
Beyond the Scalpel: The Role of Nutrition in Orthopedic Healing
The article emphasizes the importance of incorporating nutritional supplementation into orthopedic surgery recovery to enhance patient outcomes. Despite advances in
The Hidden Crisis in Orthopedics: Claims denials.
The rising trend of healthcare claims denials, as highlighted in the recent State of Claims 2024 report, presents both challenges
Stop competing! The Monopoly pathway is the formula for success.
In orthopedics, intense competition is almost seen as a badge of honor. Many startups rush into an ultra-competitive space, eager
Goodbye stem cell clinics.
FDA just had a stupendous win in its battle against stem cell clinics The FDA claimed these clinics were plying
The era of the shrinking startup.
I see trends. Some are obvious. Others are not. The shrinking startup is really happening today, but it is subtle.