Clinician to CEO : Export Your Medical Device With Confidence By Overcoming Go To Market Roadblocks For Medtech Growth

Outsourcing is a smart move — but only if you choose the right partner.In this episode, Hakeem is joined by Nomi Farooq, founder of multimedia marketing agency Shoot Business, to discuss what really matters when outsourcing. Whether you’re a clinician launching your first product or scaling internationally, this episode breaks down how to evaluate agencies and avoid common pitfalls.Learn how to vet agencies that truly align with your go-to-market and export strategyUnderstand why confidence and clarity are essential before outsourcingGet practical tips from an expert who’s seen what works — and what doesn’tHit play now to learn how to outsource with intention and drive real results.Message me via DM on LinkedinBook a 30 min discovery call for the Healthcare Export Accelerator ProgrammeThis podcast is for clinicians turning medical devices into real businesses, with practical insight on go to market strategy, exporting, and scaling in international MedTech.

What does it really take to move from concept to commercial success in healthcare?In this episode, Hakeem speaks with Helen McCormack, CEO of HMC Marketing Consultancy, who brings decades of global experience across pharma, surgery, SAAS, biotech, pharmacy, and medical devices. She shares powerful lessons for clinician-founders navigating the complex journey of taking innovation to market.Learn the must-know differences in commercialisation across healthcare sectorsUnderstand what it takes to launch in global markets — and avoid common misstepsDiscover how clinicians can bring commercial clarity to innovation from day oneHit play now to uncover expert insights that will shape your next move.Message me via DM on LinkedinBook a 30 min discovery call for the Healthcare Export Accelerator ProgrammeThis podcast is for clinicians turning medical devices into real businesses, with practical insight on go to market strategy, exporting, and scaling in international MedTech.

Everyone wants to build a million-pound business — but how do you actually do it?In this episode, Hakeem speaks with Paul Dermody, serial entrepreneur and business builder, about the proven steps behind sustainable business growth. Whether you’re a clinician-founder or a MedTech innovator, this episode is packed with no-fluff insight on what it takes to build and scale.Discover the foundational steps that turn clinical expertise into commercial successLearn how to think beyond product and build systems that scaleGain clarity on the mindset shifts needed to move from startup to seven figuresHit play now to learn what it really takes to grow with intention — and hit your growth goals.Message me via DM on LinkedinBook a 30 min discovery call for the Healthcare Export Accelerator ProgrammeThis podcast is for clinicians turning medical devices into real businesses, with practical insight on go to market strategy, exporting, and scaling in international MedTech.

What do mindset, self-awareness, and consistency have to do with building a successful business?In this powerful episode, Hakeem is joined by transformational coach and course creation strategist Veronica Safoa Owusu, founder of Vpower Coaching and Women On Fire Warrior Academy. They dive deep into the foundational inner work that makes external success possible — especially for clinician-founders navigating the pressure of commercialising their innovations.Learn why self-awareness and mindset are non-negotiable for clinician entrepreneursDiscover how consistency fuels confidence and builds real-world tractionGain clarity on the emotional and mental habits behind sustainable growthHit play now to uncover the inner tools that unlock outer success.Message me via DM on LinkedinBook a 30 min discovery call for the Healthcare Export Accelerator ProgrammeThis podcast is for clinicians turning medical devices into real businesses, with practical insight on go to market strategy, exporting, and scaling in international MedTech.

Are we becoming less resilient in today’s fast-paced, high-pressure work environments — especially in healthcare and MedTech?In this episode, Hakeem is joined by Anne Avgerin — systems thinker, mental health practitioner, and former strategy lead at global organisations including Nike and the US Navy. With experience across international business, clinical psychology, and sustainability, Anne brings a holistic perspective to mental health and performance in the workplace.Learn how poor mental health subtly manifests and undermines performanceDiscover why resilience isn’t just personal — it’s deeply connected to workplace systemsGet practical advice on sleep hygiene, stress management, and mental wellbeing for leadersHit play now to learn how supporting mental health builds stronger, more resilient organisations.Message me via DM on LinkedinBook a 30 min discovery call for the Healthcare Export Accelerator ProgrammeThis podcast is for clinicians turning medical devices into real businesses, with practical insight on go to market strategy, exporting, and scaling in international MedTech.

So, you want to scale your business internationally — but what does it really take to grow globally?In this episode, Hakeem sits down with Ian Jolly, Managing Director of Wheelwash, a UK-based manufacturing business operating worldwide. Ian shares candid insights into what British businesses often misunderstand about international markets, how to position for value over price, and why the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DIT) is an underused asset.Discover the overlooked fundamentals of successful internationalisationLearn why cultural perception can make or break your export strategyGain clarity on how to work with — not around — government export support systemsHelping clinicians simplify their go-to-market strategy, so they can stop guessing, and turn their working prototypes into international MedTech businesses.Hit play now to learn what it really takes to grow a global business from the UK.Message me via DM on LinkedinBook a 30 min discovery call for the Healthcare Export Accelerator ProgrammeThis podcast is for clinicians turning medical devices into real businesses, with practical insight on go to market strategy, exporting, and scaling in international MedTech.

What is coaching, really — and why does it matter for clinician-founders trying to grow?In this episode, Hakeem welcomes Mags Bell — coach, speaker, author, and straight-talking behavioural expert — to explore the misunderstood world of coaching. Based in Australia with roots in Scotland, Mags brings a no-nonsense, deeply insightful perspective that cuts through the fluff and gets to the truth behind transformation.Learn how coaching helps clinicians become more self-aware and effective leadersUnderstand the behavioural patterns that block growth — and how to break through themDiscover why mindset, not just strategy, is essential to commercial successHelping clinicians simplify their go-to-market strategy, so they can stop guessing, and turn their working prototypes into international MedTech businesses.Hit play now to find out what the bleep coaching really is — and how it could unlock your next level.Message me via DM on LinkedinBook a 30 min discovery call for the Healthcare Export Accelerator ProgrammeThis podcast is for clinicians turning medical devices into real businesses, with practical insight on go to market strategy, exporting, and scaling in international MedTech.