Dean’s Chat hosts Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey are joined by Dr. Jason Hanft, the founder of Defender Operations.
This Part 1 episode highlights the diabetic foot problem plaguing so many! Insightful discussions on physician entrepreneurship, product development, patents, intellectual property, exit strategies, risk, and reward.
Dr. Hanft, from Miami, has long been a leader in podiatric medicine as an educator, researcher, residency director, and a clinical trial expert in the wound care space. He’s one of the best minds in the profession!
Listen to the last few minutes to understand the potential perils of inventing products and partnering with companies having few scruples.
Dr. Hanft as a leader, innovator, inventor, entrepreneur, researcher, and educator. Dr. Hanft discusses his background, including his education at the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine and his surgical residency training at Larkin General Hospital. Dr. Hanft shares his experiences in the podiatry field and the opportunities it has provided him. He also mentions that he is married to a podiatrist who runs a clinical research business.
Tune in to learn more about Dr. Hanft’s journey and his contributions to the podiatric medicine industry! Dr. Hanft delves into the topic of risk tolerance behavior in entrepreneurship. They both agree that while some individuals may naturally possess the ability to tolerate risk, a significant portion of risk tolerance behavior is acquired through training and experience. They emphasize that individuals who can effectively compartmentalize and tolerate risk are more likely to see their entrepreneurial endeavors through to success. They explain that although everyone experiences some level of risk, those who can effectively deal with it are the ones who are able to complete their projects.