Balancing Innovation with Practical Outsourcing: Interview with Spark Biomedical CEO Daniel Powell

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we had a fascinating discussion with Daniel Powel, CEO of Spark Biomedical, the company behind Sparrow Ascent, a drug-free wearable device to combat opioid withdrawal symptoms. It is also advancing neurostimulation technology to address Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome.

Daniel found his true passion in medical devices, specifically neurostimulation, in 2006 and has since launched multiple products in the space for companies like St. Jude Medical, LivaNova, and Getinge. He co-founded Spark Biomedical in 2018, which now has two FDA-cleared devices to treat opioid addiction.

In this interview, Daniel shares key insights from his journey: the importance of testing ideas and creating a MVP, diversifying funding sources, and how to make informed regulatory decisions.

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Lastly, if you'd rather read than listen, here's a link to the full interview with Daniel Powell.