In this episode of Doctor's Eyes Only, Partner and President Brad Quick sits down with Todd Davis, a seasoned expert with over 30 years experience in the Orthopedic industry, and founder of TDOrtho Consulting. Todd shares valuable insights on how surgeons can distinguish themselves for consulting roles, emphasizing the importance of effective communication, a strong network, and a proactive mindset. As the orthopedic industry shifts toward smaller, agile companies, Todd discusses the future of product development. He also offers advice for surgeons with innovative ideas, to protecting intellectual property while navigating early-stage development. 

“It’s a pretty common question that I've heard over my career. And I really would say first and foremost, you should attempt to get it patented.. You have to find a patent attorney you trust and a patent attorney that knows our space. And a lot of the OCV equipment manufacturers can help you find that patent attorney. I think if you can get it patented, you should try to do that. If you don't wanna go through that hassle and expense and you're really not comfortable in that world, then I'd reach out to the company that you're working with today. Make sure you get a confidentiality agreement signed. I'm sure your rep could connect you to the right engineer, the right business person in the company.. You're going to learn whether it's been done before. If so, why if it's not been adopted or you'll learn whether there's some intellectual property already that exists in that space. But again, make sure you're protected in that conversation.” - Todd Davis when asked by Brad Quick if there was advice he would give to surgeons who made be thinking about pursuing an idea or new development of a product.

Currently, Todd is involved in pioneering projects, including AI-driven 3D surgical modeling with PeakMed and nutritional support solutions for orthopedic patients through Enhanced Medical Nutrition. 

In the conclusion of every interview, we always ask what Wealth That Matters means to our guest, and Todd’s answer was packed with wisdom and knowledge as he talks about his focus on faith, family, and dedication to life long growth. 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-davis-0126018/

https://www.tdorthoconsulting.com/

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