What project management mistakes can med tech innovators avoid? What methods and tools can help med tech companies manage projects?
In this episode, Christian Espinosa welcomes Steve Curry to explore how strong project management can make or break a med tech company’s cybersecurity readiness. They discuss why many innovators overlook planning, how this oversight causes costly delays, and the benefits of integrating cybersecurity into every project phase. Steve shares practical strategies for execution, tool selection, and aligning team resources to ensure both speed to market and compliance success.
Steve Curry founded MustardSeed, a company that brings world-class project management to the sciences. With a background in billion-dollar defense programs, Steve now helps med tech, biotech, and pharma companies execute better, faster, and smarter.
Key points:
(4:47) Core Challenges in Med Tech Project Management
- Many companies skip creating a true project plan, leading to unachievable timelines.
(11:16) Investor Perspectives and PMO Value
- A skilled PMO can integrate teams, drive schedules, and improve decision-making.
(18:16) Cybersecurity’s Place in the Project Plan
- Cybersecurity is often added too late, causing redesigns and delays.
(27:37) Tools, Efficiency, and Execution
- Choosing the right project management software is critical and difficult to reverse.
Thanks to Steve Curry for being on the show. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-curry-ab883378/
Learn about MustardSeed: https://www.mustardseedpmo.com/
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