Lessons Learned Bootstrapping a Startup from $0 to $20 Million: Interview with Medsider Founder Scott Nelson

In this episode of Medsider Radio, I sat down with myself. Well, sort of. This unique episode of Medsider flips the script, putting myself in the interviewee seat alongside my good friend, and temporary host, Brett Johnston. We discussed where founders should focus early on, guidance for taking the leap from your corporate position, and how to know which opportunities to pursue.If you’re new to this show, here’s a little more about me: I spent the last two decades in the medtech space, starting in medical device sales roles that ultimately led to startup leadership positions. During that time, I followed my curiosity through several career transitions while engaging in side projects along the way. I'm the founder of Medsider, Joovv, Crossfire Medical, and FastWave Medical. The latter two are spinouts from Big Sky Biomedical, a medtech accelerator that I also started with several other serial entrepreneurs.
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