Episode Details

Welcome to The H-Files: 5-in-5 - the weekly dose of distilled insight from healthcare leaders, in five minutes or less.

In this episode, Hakeem reflects on his conversation with Dave Taylor, CEO of Valley Diagnostics, who’s navigating the hard road of building a MedTech company from scratch. From funding frustration to NHS hurdles, Dave’s journey offers 5 real-world lessons every founder should hear — each paired with a single, actionable step.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

– How to stay focused when funding timelines don’t go your way

– What the NHS actually looks for in new technology

– Why founder vision and health economics must go hand-in-hand

Whether you’re an innovator, founder, or investor - this one’s for you.