EPISODE · Apr 6, 2025 · 42 MIN
#124 | The MedTech Founder’s Journey: Inside the Realities of Launching a Cancer Detection Startup
Early cancer detection saves lives - but building a startup around it is anything but easy.In this episode of The H-Files, Hakeem sits down with Dave Taylor, CEO of Valid Diagnostics, to talk about what it really takes to build a MedTech company in the complex world of diagnostics. From long NHS timelines to the role of health economics in getting adoption, this is a transparent, founder-to-founder conversation about purpose, pressure, and staying in the game.Here’s what you’ll learn: – What makes early cancer detection so hard to commercialise - and why it’s worth it – How to think about health economics before you approach buyers or investors – The emotional and strategic fuel founders need to survive slow-moving systems like the NHS🎯 A must-listen for anyone building in diagnostics, digital health, or early-stage MedTech.
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Dave Taylor, CEO of Valid Diagnostics, joins The H-Files to talk about building a startup in the high-stakes world of early cancer detection. From health economics to the NHS’s slow pace, we dive into the hurdles and the purpose that keep you going. 📺 Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/p-gluVZND4Q 📝 Join the mailing list to get the show notes forevery episode here: https://thesalesaccelerationformula.com/podcast-show-notes
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#124 | The MedTech Founder’s Journey: Inside the Realities of Launching a Cancer Detection Startup
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