Startups

For decades, the narrative in spine has been dominated by the giants—big companies with deep pockets running roughshod over the […]

Small Ortho companies have NO EXCUSES any longer. For Small Ortho, the “low-hanging fruit” lies in AI tools that reduce

I remember the “Good Old Days.” In that era, the blueprint for an orthopedic startup was as predictable as a

If you read my stuff, you know that I frequently argue that a Startup Ortho is the superior environment for

The acquisition of Ellipse Technologies by NuVasive for $410 million—representing a staggering 10x sales multiple—remains a gold standard for orthopedic

In our orthopedic industry, we often talk about innovation. But true success isn’t just about a slightly better screw; it’s

Let’s go back in history to look at five game-changing innovations in orthopedics and see how they originated. These five changed

While Big Ortho occupies the central anchors, the real pulse of the industry is often found in the startup alleys

“I’ve realized that the key to being successful is not how good your ideas are, it’s how good you are

I’ve been knee-deep in the ortho startup world for decades—working in three of them, chatting with founders on my blog

In the quest for orthopedic innovation, many startups chase the illusion of the quick win—building a product. Few grasp the

Why Read ? Monopolies are the holy grail if you can create one and maintain it for years. I saw

What can we learn from Big Ortho about moats? I’ve seen countless startups rise and fall, and let me tell

Often there is a silent killer lurking beneath the skin, turning orthopedic implants into ticking time bombs of infection—resistant to

The appetite for risk in orthopedic medical device companies evolves dramatically with their size—reflecting changes in resources, priorities, and stakeholder

Too many startup CEOs call me with excitement about their company, when its not a company yet. It’s a science

Which of these resonates with you the most? Vote by commenting your favorite number below—I’d love to hear why it

I have been watching ortho startups for 30 years. This simple grid is surprisingly predictive of outcomes. In the grid,

In orthopedic surgery, precision reigns supreme—surgeons place implants with sub-millimeter accuracy, yet monitoring recovery often feels like navigating by outdated

Dive into this article to discover how Ensemble Orthopedics is revolutionizing hand arthritis treatment with their innovative, minimally invasive pyrocarbon

As a recruiter specializing in the orthopedic industry, I am frequently asked, “How can one predict the success of an

It might seem counterintuitive, but here’s my top advice for ortho entrepreneurs who reach out to me with their revolutionary

In this article I am going to try to explain one of the biggest traps when designing and developing a