{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What It Really Takes To Launch A Medical Device Startup With Tea Phillips","description":"Join Ed Parcaut as he sits down with T\u00e9a 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, T\u00e9a 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 T\u00e9a 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\u2019re 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 T\u00e9a on LinkedIn or Instagram.  *Contact Ed Parcaut:** - \ud83c\udf0d Website: [edparcaut.com](http:\/\/edparcaut.com) - \ud83d\udcf1 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 ","author_name":"Inner Edison Podcast by Ed Parcaut","author_url":"http:\/\/inneredison.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201025875"}