Episode 6. Shreya Mehta: On starting a MedTech company
JUN 7, 202169 MIN
Episode 6. Shreya Mehta: On starting a MedTech company
JUN 7, 202169 MIN
Description
<p><strong>Episode Summary:</strong> Shreya Mehta is the Cofounder and CTO of Zenflow - medical device company developing a minimally invasive treatment for urinary obstruction caused by enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Previously she worked as a lead reviewer at the FDA. Tune in to hear Shreya’s story on starting a company, her long distance cycling adventures from SF to Santa Monica and her thoughts on authentic leadership!</p>
<p><strong>Detailed Show Notes:</strong></p>
<p>3:41 - Engineer at heart: Why MedTech</p>
<p>5:51 - Looking “under the hood:” Shreya’s experience at the FDA</p>
<p>12:06 - New perspectives & new stakeholders: Her move to biodesign</p>
<p>16:52 - Finding the unmet need: The creation of Zenflow</p>
<p>23:55 - Moving past the bumps on the road: Shreya’s highs and lows</p>
<p>31:28 - Capitalizing your strengths: How to choose a cofounder</p>
<p>35:50 - Trust & transparency in a team: Shaping a self-motivated team</p>
<p>42:20 - From a device to a product: Zenflow’s next steps</p>
<p>48:32 - “I don’t carry all the knowledge:” Using humility in decision-making</p>
<p>52:09 - If you don’t know, you can’t change it: Steps to fight bias</p>
<p>58:17 - Authentic leadership: Shreya’s superpower</p>
<p>1:03:07 - “Do it, if you have the means:” Shreya’s advice to entrepreneurs</p>
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<p>Music Credits - Scott Holmes Music</p>
