How to Innovate in Medtech with Limited Means: Interview with Field Medical CEO Dr. Steven Mickelsen

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we had an inspiring discussion with  Dr. Steven Mickelsen, CEO of Field Medical, which is developing the next generation of pulse field ablation (PFA) technology to address ventricular arrhythmias. Starting out his career as a professional musician, Steven made a pivotal shift in his late twenties and ventured into the world of medicine. As a practicing electrophysiology (EP) physician, he has combined his medical expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit to revolutionize cardiac care. Steven made significant strides in the development of pulse field ablation (PFA) treatment with one of his previous companies, Farapulse, which sold to Boston Scientific. In this episode, Dr. Mickelsen shares his hard-earned wisdom on how limited means can breed resourcefulness, how to build a modest yet effective prototype, why having real expertise in clinical and regulatory spheres is a necessity, and how to raise funds with a win-win mindset. Before we dive into the discussion, I wanted to mention a few things: First, if you’re into learning from medical device and health technology founders and CEOs, and want to know when new interviews are live, head over to Medsider.com and sign up for our free newsletter. Second, if you want to peek behind the curtain of the world's most successful startups, you should consider a Medsider premium membership. You’ll learn the strategies and tactics that founders and CEOs use to build and grow companies like Silk Road Medical, AliveCor, Shockwave Medical, and hundreds more! We recently introduced some fantastic additions exclusively for Medsider premium members, including playbooks, which are curated collections of our top Medsider interviews on key topics like capital fundraising and risk mitigation, and a curated investor database to help you discover your next medical device or health technology investor! In addition to the entire back catalog of Medsider interviews over the past decade, premium members also get a copy of every volume of Medsider Mentors at no additional cost, including the latest Medsider Mentors Volume V. If you’re interested, go to medsider.com/subscribe to learn more. Lastly, if you'd rather read than listen, here's a link to the full interview with Dr. Mickelsen.