The Startup Journey: Tim Jones of Symphysis Medical

In this episode of Boardroom Insights, Alan O’Neill steps slightly outside his usual territory. While he normally interviews leaders of mature, scaling organisations, this conversation explores a very different kind of journey: a startup built from a blank sheet of paper.Alan is joined by Tim Jones, founder and Managing Director of Symphysis Medical, a Galway-based medtech company developing a device designed to improve independence andquality of life for late-stage cancer patients suffering from fluid build-up in the chest. Their discussion traces the full startup journey, from identifying an unmet clinical need, to research and testing, to funding, regulation, commercialisation and the realities of building a pre-revenue company.It is a fascinating conversation about innovation, empathy, resilience and the discipline required to turn an idea into a viable business. For anyone interested in startups,medtech, leadership or how real innovation happens, this episode offers a rare and insightful look behind the scenes.