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As a medtech coach, I get asked the same questions over and over. So I'm turning the most frequent ones into a post series - starting with a question that I get asked from almost every early-stage founder. Where can I buy standards without breaking the bank? The moment most start-ups search for their first standards, their eyes go wide. Standards are expensive - sometimes shockingly so. But, here’s a tip I share with every founder I coach: the price varies significantly depen

Samanea Innovation officially joined 1% for the Planet and I couldn't be more proud. For me, it's more than a membership. It's a commitment. A first concrete step toward giving back to nature, and one that’s deeply aligned with Samanea Innovations’ purpose: for people and planet. So, what is 1% for the Planet? Founded in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard (Patagonia) and Craig Mathews, it's a global nonprofit network of businesses that commit to donating at least 1% of their annual reven

It’s true – it’s certainly not the easiest name to remember or pronounce. But the name holds personal meaning for me – and if you read to the end, you’ll also learn something about my past 😉. Samanea Innovation is inspired by the 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒂 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆. This tree has enormous ecological value: it enriches the soil, supports biodiversity, and plays a key role in ecosystem restoration. For me, it stands as a symbol of collaboration, growth support, and sustainabili

Many thanks to everyone who commented, liked or sent me private feedback to my article: "Why I think reducing plastic waste is important". I am posting the document (Co-author:  Tamara Müller ) again here for everyone who was not able to download it from the link in the article. In summary - here the reasons why I think that considering ecological sustainability is important for MedTech start-ups: ✅ Environmental Impact: The healthcare sector contributes significantly to glob

It took me some time to decide whether to share this more personal topic here, but – perhaps because today is my birthday  – I felt it was the right moment to bring attention to an issue that has become deeply important to me. Those who know me well, or have met me in the past few weeks, know that I spent several weeks abroad this summer with my family. During that time, I had the privilege of immersing myself in local village life and observing a sea turtle conservation proj