{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F652a2322-895a-43bf-a6fc-8a8bc9beffc1","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"When Should You Start a QMS?","description":"Early-stage startups often wonder when the right time is to consider a quality management system (QMS)? Is it ever too soon to start a QMS? \n\nToday\u2019s guest is Devon Campbell, founder of Prodct LLC, which helps establish and implement holistic, efficient, and practical product development and manufacturing strategies. Devon and Jon Speer discuss the importance of timing when starting a QMS for medical device companies to ensure future product success..\n\nSome of the highlights of the show include:\n\u25cf\tEmerging Trend: Almost all of Devon\u2019s clients have no QMS, or have what they consider a QMS, but isn\u2019t in reality.\n\u25cf\tMentor for MassChallenge: The global, zero-equity startup accelerator has helped more than 1,900 startups and raise more than $4.3 billion in funding. \n\u25cf\tHungry for Knowledge: What\u2019s your core technology? Commercialization strategy? Development strategy? What do you need to do to take it to market?\n\u25cf\tLack of Appreciation: Startups should think through QMS and design control opportunities, strategies, and implementation sooner than later.\n\u25cf\tStart Early with End in Mind: Make it easy to pivot later. If you don\u2019t go through the effort that it takes, it\u2019s difficult to backtrack.\n\u25cf\tBest Practices: Look far forward and obtain external help and guidance from quality experts.\n\u25cf\tBigger Picture: Work with everyone involved to better understand challenges and changes with a company\u2019s QMS, as it evolves and matures in real time.\n\u25cf\tPatients who depend on your medical technology will appreciate your focus on true quality.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2fa8c449-e315-4ede-b95d-d673f2b4c909/668ad522-0e23-4797-ac07-a8f33f6bad6f.jpg"}