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How to be a Terrible CEO of a MedTech Startup - a step by step guide
In my career I've seen great CEOs of startups - often the founders that have a drive and passion. That understand the problem and...
Steve Bell
Feb 14, 20246 min read
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Why surgical robotics (soft tissue) is a hard mountain to climb
Surgical robotics is hard Background on surgical robotics and why it's hard I've been involved with surgical robotic since 1999- Johnson...
Steve Bell
Feb 13, 202413 min read
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Intuitive leading the shift to Surgical Robotics becoming a service Industry
For the past 25 years the main model for selling a robot has been Sell the robot as capital Sell an annual service contract Sell the...
Steve Bell
Feb 13, 202413 min read
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Don't underestimate commercialisation of a new MedTech device
Time and time again I see MedTech startups be way too focused on the R&D side of things. They think that if they build a cool device, get...
Steve Bell
Feb 10, 20245 min read
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How AI is affecting and will affect Surgical Robotics (Exclusive Content)
So what do we really mean when we talk about AI (Artificial Intelligence) in surgical robotics? Let's start by defining a bit better what...
Steve Bell
Feb 6, 202417 min read
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Short article on the history of surgical robots in Urology.
Great article on the history surgical robots in Urology - starting from way back when. Check out the rest of the blog for deep dives into...
Steve Bell
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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Part 2: Medicaroid HINOTORI an expert review
Find the YouTube AUDIO podcast version of Medicaroid Hinotori review. The series continues with an in depth review of this Japanese main...
Steve Bell
Jan 31, 20241 min read
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Nothing is new in surgical robotics - The Early history of soft tissue robotics and how modern systems are just better working copies
For a little bit of fun... Nothing is new in surgical robotics - trust me. No matter how clever we all think we are in the current...
Steve Bell
Jan 25, 20245 min read
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Why bother having a Surgical Robot?
Why would anyone on earth want a soft tissue surgical robot? Surely a skilled laparoscopist has no need for such a thing... It is...
Steve Bell
Jan 23, 202415 min read
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Joe Mullings Untitled, Episode 1 | Soft Tissue Robotics Market with Steve Bell
It was a total pleasure to be the host of Joe Mullings on his new podcast where we discussed in depth the movements in the soft tissue...
Steve Bell
Jan 18, 20241 min read
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Know when to get help in a startup
It doesn't matter if you are just starting out in a startup or deep into a series D - one of the secrets to great leadership is to know...
Steve Bell
Jan 17, 20244 min read
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How to sell surgical robots (the basics)
For me to teach you how to sell a surgical robot (which is what I've done for hundreds of people) I'd need you for a few weeks 1:1. In...
Steve Bell
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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Part 1: Medtronic HUGO RAS an expert review
A review of the Medtronic Hugo RAS surgical robot - audio podcast
Steve Bell
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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What more to expect in the Exclusive Content section in the coming months
Over the coming months I will of course be doing a series of deep dives in to specifics around: Soft tissue robotic surgery AI in...
Steve Bell
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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How do MedTech Startups better uncover customer needs
You need to validate that your idea is really the right idea. Here's some simple rules to find that diamond.
Steve Bell
Jan 11, 20244 min read
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Robotic Instrumentation - a deep dive (Exclusive Content)
In this EXCLUSIVE CONTENT post I've covered a deep dive into current and future robotic instrumentation. An analysis of current pros and...
Steve Bell
Jan 10, 202418 min read
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What's next in soft tissue surgical robotics - Part 1- Main Frames (Exclusive Content)
It's an exciting time in surgical robotics. As the former CCO of CMR Surgical - I know this market very well. It was my job... Read this...
Steve Bell
Jan 9, 202417 min read
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Why Big companies struggle to do the startup thing in MedTech
Find out why big companies struggle to do startups in Medtech
Steve Bell
Jan 8, 202410 min read
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Seven Signs of MedTech Startup Struggles
Seven key reasons that startups struggle to raise investment money
Steve Bell
Jan 2, 20244 min read
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How to trash a great MedTech startup
Just do the opposite to succeed If you want to know how to have a successful startup in MedTech - why not understand some of the key...
Steve Bell
Dec 14, 20234 min read
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