Why Practicing Strategic Patience is Critical for Medtech Entrepreneurs: Interview with Dr. Tej Singh, Founder of Fist Assist Devices

Over the last 20 years, Dr. Tej Singh has served as the Founder
and Chief of Vascular Surgery for three large, multidisciplinary
vascular programs in Silicon Valley. He has vast experience with
renal failure and vascular access procedures, and is acutely
focused on his first company, Fist Assist Devices. Dr. Singh’s
company is developing the first renal care wearable device for
venous enlargement and dialysis enhancement. 


In this episode, Dr. Singh and I talk about the primary challenge
that Fist Assist Devices is trying to solve, the origin story for
their first product, his approach to mapping out clinical trial
strategies, and much more.      


Interview Highlights with Dr. Tej Singh


Who is Dr. Tej Singh and what is his background?

What is Fist Assist Devices and what challenges are they
trying to solve?

The origin story for their first product and the critical
inflection points for the company.    

How Dr. Singh evaluated the IP landscape for his first
device. 

Dr. Singh’s approach to mapping out clinical trial
strategies.

How he navigated the insurance coverage and reimbursement
landscape.

His unique approach to strategic patience and why it’s
crucial for medtech startups.

Dr. Singh’s favorite book, the leader he most admires, and
the advice he’d give to his 30-year-old self.



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