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BackTable / Innovation / Podcast / Episode #82
Biodesign Insights: Embracing Risk & Innovation
with Dr. Christopher Kinsella
Are you curious about the biotechnology startup world? Learn how our guest transitioned from trauma surgeon to entrepreneur in this episode of the BackTable Podcast. Dr. Chris Kinsella, CEO of Watershed Therapeutics and our host Dr. Bryan Hartley discuss the importance of using entrepreneurship to solve clinical needs. Watershed Therapeutics has created a novel bladder drug delivery platform to help women with recurrent urinary tract infections.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, October 25). Ep. 82 – Biodesign Insights: Embracing Risk & Innovation [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Christopher Kinsella
Dr. Chris "Topher" Kinsella is a surgeon entrepreneur and the CEO of Watershed Therapeutics.
Dr. Bryan Hartley
Dr. Bryan Hartley is a practicing radiologist, host of the BackTable Innovation series, and co-founder of Pulmera in Palo Alto, CA.
Synopsis
The doctors systematically cover the process of identifying market needs, inventing solutions, bringing a product to the market, and managing risk. They also share examples of successful startup ventures and underscore the importance of perseverance, innovative thinking, and strategic market focus in forging a path to success.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
04:30 - The Birth of a Surgical Trainer
07:04 - Challenges and Innovations in Trauma Surgery
22:06 - Evaluating and Killing Ideas
28:27 - Challenging Assumptions
29:53 - Meeting a Co-Founder
33:07 - Developing the Solution
37:29 - Raising Funds
40:28 - Navigating Regulatory Challenges and Market Expansion
Resources
Watershed Therapeutics:
https://www.watershedtx.com/
Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellowship:
https://biodesign.stanford.edu/programs/fellowships/innovation-fellowships.html
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