The Orthopedics Industry A Scientific Approach to VC
A Scientific Approach to VC Finding defensible magic is hard. Completing your Ph.D. is hard. Building a company is hard. […]
From Lab Bench to Launch: Why scientists make great startup founders (but only with a mindset shift)
In orthopedics, have you ever wondered why some of the most brilliant minds in science struggle to translate their genius
Easy versus Hard
Our orthopedic industry is constantly changing. For early-stage orthopedic companies some things are getting EASIER, but most things are getting
The End of Networking in Orthopedics: Why It’s Time to Focus on Real Connections
Networking in the orthopedics industry has changed. People are trying to connect me with… just to connect. People are “liking”
The Hidden Dangers of Arrogance in Orthopedic Leadership
I am not going to name names in this article, we have all seen this problem first hand. Arrogance is
The end of Zimmer’s failed spine experiment and a restart at Highridge Medical
Overview of Highridge Medical from Orthopedics This Week The Buyer Highridge Medical’s senior leadership are among the most experienced, successful,
Innovation Undercover: How Red Star Changed Medical Devices Without You Noticing
In the quiet outskirts of the Orthopedic Capital of the World, a powerhouse was stirring. Red Star Contract Mfg., a
Crossing the Chasm – a critical survival risk for young ortho companies.
Scaling sales beyond the Early Adopters could be the most challenging area for ortho startups. Much harder than the technology,
Hire for “Judgement” in the early years.
Summary: Hire for judgement in your company. Eventually you’ll run out of bandwidth, and the early hires make the decisions
Orthopedists still reaping benefits as device companies keep the payments flowing
Study: Industry payment distributions may be skewed by 0.1% of physician earners (Healio) According to published results, industry payment distributions
Generally right, but specifically wrong.
I met an orthopedic entrepreneur who did every thing right. This Founder/CEO was in the right space at the right
Why transparency matters.
Numerous leaders learn a tough lesson about transparency. When they conceal details—like the company’s condition, the reasons behind the CFO’s
Bending Time
Ortho startups are in a race against the clock. Unlike established companies with steady cash flow, these ventures operate with
The Rise of Zombie Ortho Companies
I recently coined the phrase “Zombie Ortho Companies” and wrote about a particular Zombie Spine company called, Spineway. Spineway is
Miniature robot startups acquires the assets of Avail Medsystems
Though the details of its work in AI and robotics have been kept under wraps, Mendaera also sees its new
Let’s rethink Marketing in Orthopedics
Marketing gets a bad rap, but that’s because most marketing in orthopedics is bad. Additionally Marketing and Sales don’t really
Why Orthopedic Jobs Are Vanishing.
You need to wrap your head around this macro trend. Technology is a relentless driver of business efficiency. Companies no
Is it all about ACCESS nowadays ?
The year 2000- Surgeon – “This is the implant system that I want to use and my rep will handle
Pain and suffering => Success
The CEO of the fastest growing company in the world shared his thoughts with Stanford students today. Builders of ortho
The Inconvenience of Opportunity
We all dream of perfect timing: finding that perfect new job, joining a hot new orthopedic company at the perfect
Unlocking success in a new ortho business.
Orthopedic startups have to solve problems in order to be successful. These problems are like combinations on a lock. If
Learn from people who have actually built ortho startups.
Upgrade your career. Become a member today at bonechat.com Register for our next live discussion at bonechat.com/calls Recent discussions… How
The intersection of AI, the FDA oversight, and the political landscape
Artificial intelligence is making critical health care decisions. The sheriff is MIA. (Politico by RUTH READER) Doctors are already using unregulated
Ortho Trends in 2024 (just my opinion)
The ortho market is changing faster than ever because of technology, a new financial environment, shifts in demographics, new drugs
Zombie spine company of the week.
Congrats to Spineway ! Spineway was founded in 2005 in Lyon France. Spineway is typical of hundreds of “me-too” spine
Thoughts on the FDA and the Class III pathway.
Navigating the journey of a Class III regulatory approval in the US can be a daunting task for any ortho
What you missed on BoneChat this week.
Ted Bird shares everything that he knows about crowd funding for Medtech startups – the good, the bad, and the
2024 is the tipping point for spine motion.
For the first time in the history of spine surgery, an abundance of motion-preserving options compels US surgeons to consider
Working blindfolded: Do you know the financial health of your company?
There is a recent trend where good people have found themselves in ortho companies with poor financial health. Often they
From Integration to Elimination: Globus will completely devour Nuvasive this year.
This is an acquisition not a merger! Globus lays off Nuvasive employees after merger (MedTechDive) More than 150 positions in
OrthoStreams: Celebrating 17 years of saying ‘No Thanks’.
After 17 years of tireless effort and 3,500 postings, I am beyond thrilled to announce that OrthoStreams is still officially
How to Become Wealthy Working in the Orthopedic Industry
Discover how to build wealth in orthopedics by choosing emerging niches, collaborating with top talent, and balancing smart, strategic work.
5 personality traits of an innovative leader according to Marc Andreessen.
When you’re talking about real innovators—people who actually do really creative, breakthrough work—I think you’re talking about these 5 things:
The Clinical Evidence Myth: Why the orthopedic industry doesn’t really want clinical evidence.
I read the article titled, Building the Pathway to Successful Use of Real World Evidence. This BoneZone article discusses the
Spine is dead!
I am officially announcing that Spine has reached its saturation point. There are the natural technology cycles in orthopedics. Once
The dawn of NuVasive: The insider’s story by the founder, Jim Marino
Introduction: In 2024, Globus will “eat” Nuvasive. Nuvasive will be completely integrated and digested by GMED. The purple wave will
OrthoPediatrics acquires a distressed Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics for $22M
websites – https://www.bostonoandp.com/ and https://www.orthopediatrics.com/ Tiger’s Initial Thoughts Orthopediatrics (OP) has acquired another “dog” using financial leverage and they will
Revolutionize Your Orthopedic Sales: Join Phil Sayles in Mastering Digital Sets and Trays for Peak Efficiency and Profit
Phil Sayles shared “How Digital Sets and Trays Maximize Orthopedic Rep Efficiency, Service, and Income”. Watch the discussion with Phil here
Blockchain technology is coming to orthopedics.
In the imminent evolution of orthopedic patient care, the advent of blockchain technology stands poised to revolutionize established paradigms and
World’s first pediatric deformity case using VisAR immersive augmented reality surgical navigation.
website – https://www.novarad.net/visar World’s first pediatric deformity case using immersive augmented reality surgical navigation (press release) Dr. Scott Luhmann, an orthopedic
2024 startup trends. The new normal.
ZIRP is the zero interest rate policy that has been the primary philosophy of US Central Bank since 2008. ZIRP
Friction
Friction may be the most underrated concept in creating a sustainable profitable orthopedic business. In a previous “push-versus-pull” article I
Henry Schein enters the Extremities space with investments in both TriMed and Extremity Medical.
Henry Schein Enters Extremity Segment of Orthopedic Market Agrees to Acquire a Majority Interest in TriMed, Forms Strategic Relationship With
100 Simple Truths
It’s 100% off if you don’t buy it. Not wanting something is as good as having it. Someone else’s success
How a Product Manager can ace an interview.
In this example, I am going to assume that you are a Product Manager (PM) interviewing at an orthopedic technology
Stryker acquires French joint company for their Dual Mobility Cup
website – https://www.serf.fr/en/ Stryker to acquire joint replacement company SERF SAS (MassDevice) Stryker (NYSE: SYK)+ announced today that it executed a binding
Zimmer finally gives up on the spine business entirely.
Zimmer is a world-class total joint company that has tried to diversify into spine over and over again… and failed.
Is Orthopedics ready to “green” the operating room?
Four surgeon authors make a case for environmental sustainability in orthopedics in Orthopedics Today. Key takeaways: The orthopedic specialty generates
What you missed on BoneChat last week.
Are you a sales professional who want MORE control and agency over your sales career? Stu has the answer for
Marc Viscogliosi demystifies raising capital on BoneChat.
Early-Stage Investors: Seed and Angel Funding “Kind of when we first think about who are the earliest investors in companies,