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In this episode, the discussion centers around the crucial role of advisory boards in guiding company strategies, product development, and business initiatives within the medical device sector. Featuring insights from Paul Hickey, CEO of ReShape Life Sciences, the conversation delves into best practices for forming and managing advisory boards, emphasizing the importance of team involvement and maintaining high-quality standards. Paul shares his extensive career journey across different companies, detailing how advisory boards have provided key insights and contributed to successful product innovations. The episode also explores the fight against obesity and how ReShape is working to deliver effective solutions. Key takeaways include the strategic formation of advisory boards, the need for cross-functional collaboration, and the pursuit of unarticulated customer needs for innovation.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Advisory Boards
01:15 Meet Paul Hickey: Career Journey and Insights
02:17 Transitioning from Aerospace to Medical Devices
09:41 The Importance of Quality in Medical Devices
17:17 Forming and Managing Effective Advisory Boards
40:06 Reshape Life Sciences: Tackling Obesity
47:13 Career Advice and Final Thoughts

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• Paul Hickey LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-f-h-4955a78/
• ReShape Lifesciences https://www.reshapelifesciences.com/

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