1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Join Ed Parcaut as he sits down with Téa Phillips, inventor and founder of MetaFlex Glove, for an inspiring discussion on creativity, resilience, and the realities of building a mission-driven startup. In this episode, Téa Phillips shares her journey from growing up in a family of tinkerers and makers to developing a Class 1 medical device designed to help people with hand pain and mobility challenges. Together, Ed Parcaut and Téa Phillips dive into: The early inspirations from her inventor father and entrepreneurial grandparents Real-world challenges of launching an innovative medical product How MetaFlex Glove addresses issues like arthritis, carpal tunnel, and sports injuries The ups and downs of entrepreneurship: manufacturing hurdles, FDA regulations, hiring lessons, and fundraising Why building something meaningful is worth every struggle Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or interested in the power of purposeful invention, this episode offers practical insights and a dose of motivation. Learn more about MetaFlex Glove at metaflexglove.com and connect with Téa on LinkedIn or Instagram. *Contact Ed Parcaut:** - 🌍 Website: [edparcaut.com](http://edparcaut.com) - 📱 Twitter: [@edparcaut](https://twitter.com) #Entrepreneurship #MedicalDevices #Startups #Innovation #GripStrength #MetaFlexGlove #HandHealth #Wellness #ArthritisRelief #FounderStory #PodcastInterview #BusinessJourney #StrengthTraining #AthleteRecovery #SmallBusiness #WomenInSTEM #Invention #HealthcareInnovation #Resilience #Persistence Inner Edison Podcast by Ed Parcaut http://inneredison.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40955825/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/201025875