In episode 63 of Branch Out, we sit down with Dr. Mark Piehl, Pediatric Intensivist and Innovator, to discuss the creation of his biomedical device, running a company alongside practicing medicine, and the importance of balancing priorities. If it sounds like a lot of work - it is! But is it worth it?

Top things discussed

• Combining science and technical skill and personal relationships
• Think about ways to do the job and medicine better to help others
• Lot of risks in entrepreneurship
• Expertise of all areas is needed to get over barriers
• Commercial success cannot be primary motivation for innovation

Top things from his story

• Innovator in Healthcare
• Wants to inspire hope and other physicians
• Family is his support system and priority