In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Richard Lindstrom, founder of Minnesota Eye Consultants. He shares his remarkable journey from construction management to becoming a leader in ophthalmic surgery and innovation. Discover how key mentors shaped his path through academia, the VA clinic, private practice, and his international contributions. We also hear his insights on mentoring, bringing his incredible career full circle.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye