Episode 51: Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Occupational Therapy

In 2025, OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast will focus on innovative educational practices shaping the future of occupational therapy. To kick off this theme, Episode 51 highlights a capstone course for second-year occupational therapy students at McMaster University. Join guests Sandra Moll and Briano DiRezze, OTs and McMaster University faculty, and host Justine Jecker as they discuss design thinking and entrepreneurship in occupational therapy. The conversation explores how the McMaster course bridges design and business education with occupational therapy, strengthens connections with the occupational therapy entrepreneur community, and emphasizes the importance of exploring business-related competencies and strategic partnerships for advancing the profession. Tune in now to hear about the benefits of equipping future occupational therapists with the skills to innovate and lead in a dynamic health care landscape!