In this podcast episode, Matthew Mace sits down with Anil Kottam and John Porterfield about their journey as independent researchers, focusing on transitioning from early ideas to commercialisation in the medical device field through their practice at BridgeSource Medical. They discuss the importance of SBIR grants for private companies, the challenges of maintaining indirect funding, and the strategies for selecting and developing research projects with commercial viability. Their company is critical in transforming university-backed research into viable products, emphasising the need for collaboration and the innovative spirit that drives technological progress.