How can medtech innovators balance speed with compliance in medical devices?

In this episode, Christian and Trevor sit down with Karandeep Singh Badwal about the challenges of balancing innovation with quality and regulatory compliance in medical devices, especially with the rise of AI and software-driven solutions. From cybersecurity gaps to the staggering startup failure rate, the conversation highlights why building quality and regulatory compliance into devices from the start is crucial for long-term success.

Karandeep is the founder of QRA Medical, where he helps medtech innovators navigate the maze of quality and regulatory requirements. He’s also the host of The MedTech Podcast and a LinkedIn creator who makes compliance topics easy to understand (and way less boring than the regulations themselves).

(3:30) AI, Software, and Cybersecurity Challenges

* Why artificial intelligence data validation remains immature and risky for medtech.

* How software versioning and outdated penetration testing complicate cybersecurity.

(9:45) Quality and Development Gaps

* Why some startups skip quality until it’s too late.

* The importance of adopting partial QMS early to ease transitions later.

(28:00) Startup Pitfalls and Failure Rates

* Why many medtech startups fail. 

* The role of regulatory delays, poor planning, and market misalignment.

(30:00) Keys to Success 

* What successful startups do differently.

Thanks to Karandeep Singh Badwal for being on the show: https://karandeepbadwal.com/ 

Connect with Karandeep on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karandeepbadwal/ 

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