Had to visit the hospital today...for a win · Rapid Transformation Mentoring

Had to visit the hospital today...for a win

Half a year ago, as most of you know, I stepped into a new chapter: joining a MedTech startup as COO. And as you also know, that transition stretched me more than I expected.

Today was one of those days that quietly confirms "you’re exactly where you should be".

I was invited into a hospital’s heart catheterization lab by an interventional cardiologist on our advisory board. I got to observe a live procedure and, we discussed our product, how it could fit into the clinical workflow, what to improve, and which technical details really matter in practice.

Also: I got to gown up like a surgeon to enter the lab. Not going to lie… that was pretty fun. 👨‍⚕️

What hit me most wasn’t just the technical conversation. It was the equal partnership in the room. Ten years ago, I would’ve entered a setting like that with “underdog energy,” especially around dominant personalities. Today, it felt different: respectful, collaborative, focused on the patient, and on building something better together.

And seeing the patient improve so quickly (within minutes) was the real reminder: this is why we do it. Not for slides, not for meetings, because real-world impact can happen fast when the right people and the right tools come together.

Just wanted to share this small win as encouragement:

growth often looks like discomfort… right up until the moment it clicks.

Wishing you all a strong start to the week.

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