What does it take to turn a life-saving idea into a real product? In this episode, I speak with Lawrence Lycke, Patent Counsel at Kestra Medical Technologies, a company developing next-generation wearable defibrillators. We dive into what happens inside a medical device company as a product moves from concept to clinic—unpacking the practical, legal, and ethical decisions that happen along the way.

Lawrence shares what it’s like to navigate real-world intellectual property challenges, the role of patents in innovation, and how companies balance risk, regulation, and responsibility. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the innovation process—what’s exciting, what’s messy, and what matters.