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An operating cadence for medical device companies that ship
Portfolio choices, engineering gates, and commercial milestones in one rhythm—fit for CEO/CTO desks.
Challenge
Hardware, regulatory, and software teams run on different clocks. Leadership then manages by surprise.
Approach
- Install a simple operating system: roadmap gates, risk register, and release criteria visible to the executive team.
- Separate exploration from productization funding.
- Tie hiring and vendor spend to milestones that matter for clearance and revenue—not vanity demos.
- Advise as fractional CTO / technical president: decisions, architecture, and accountability—not slide theater.
Outcomes
- Fewer stalled programs and clearer kill/continue decisions.
- Board- and investor-ready status without rewriting reality.
- Technical leadership that stays close to the product.
What this demonstrates
Fractional CTO · Product operating model · Portfolio discipline · Executive advisory