Rick Randall landed his first job in Medtech on a bet. Today, he’s one of the sector’s most experienced CEOs. In the first part of a two-part interview with Medtech Talk, Randall, the CEO of OMNIlife science, the robotic-assisted surgery company, explains how serendipity has helped guide his path into the sector.

Randall Recaps Journey from Teaching in High School Classroom to Leading Medtechs as a CEO

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Randall Recaps Journey from Teaching in High School Classroom to Leading Medtechs as a CEO

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