#205 | The #1 Mistake MedTech Companies Make When Choosing Export Markets

Are you spending time evaluating distributors, regulations, and trade shows before you've even confirmed you're targeting the right export market?Many MedTech companies assume international growth starts with finding distributors or navigating regulations. But the reality is that choosing the right market is often far more important than deciding how to enter it. In this episode, Hakeem breaks down the lessons from his conversation with Japan market expert Curt Jennewine and explains why market understanding should always come before market activity.Listeners will discover:Why market selection is often more important than market entryThe three key questions every MedTech company should answer before exportingHow to avoid costly mistakes that waste time, money, and momentum when expanding internationallyPlay this episode now to learn how to identify the right export markets for your MedTech product before investing valuable time and resources into expansion.This one is particularly strong because it reinforces your core positioning around MedTech exporting while giving listeners a practical framework they can apply immediately.Book a 30min Healthcare Export Accelerator discovery callMessage me via DM on LinkedinThis podcast is for clinicians and solo founders feeling stuck in turning their medical devices into real businesses, with practical insight on go to market strategy, sales strategy, product launch, sales plans, business growth, exporting, selling internationally and how to scale up their international sales in MedTech.