{"podcast":{"title":"Invst Guru","slug":"invst-guru-7102712","podcast_index_feed_id":7102712,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673b8adb0f9780339ef0cb02","website_url":"https://invst-guru.beehiiv.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1731955395589-f521bed4-5ab5-4f9f-bfe4-7a3e00841958.jpeg","author":"Jeff \"fuzzy\" Wenzel","episode_count":142,"summary":"Invst Guru: Your Guide to Equity Crowdfunding Opportunities Dive into the world of equity crowdfunding with Invst Guru , the podcast that connects you to the most exciting investment opportunities. Each episode spotlights one active campaign, providing insights into the company, its vision, and why it could be a compelling addition to your investment portfolio. From groundbreaking startups to innovative businesses reshaping industries, Invst Guru is your trusted guide for discovering ventures worth exploring. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to equity crowdfunding, join us to learn, analyze, and stay ahead in the dynamic world of startup funding. Invest smarter. Invest informed. Be the guru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-04T06:18:31.574243+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712"},"episode":{"title":"Nobody Should Have to Live Like This","slug":"nobody-should-have-to-live-like-this","published_at":"2026-03-19T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712/nobody-should-have-to-live-like-this","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712","url":"https://invst.guru/","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/673b8adb0f9780339ef0cb02/e/69bc0fb77878605e11224671/media.mp3","summary":"When Nadia Tedeschi was working as a nursing assistant, a patient looked up at her through tears and said, \"Nobody should have to live like this.\" That moment sent her to her garage — and eventually to the forefront of one of the most overlooked problems in modern healthcare. Nadia is the founder of Mylo Medical , a startup on a mission to replace the bedpan — a device that hasn't been reinvented in over 400 years — with a smarter, more dignified solution. The Mylo Pan features an inflatable design for patient comfort, a biodegradable drawstring bag system for infection control, and a reusable base that dramatically reduces waste. Simple. Obvious. Overdue. In this episode, Nadia and Jeff dig into the real business of building a medical device startup from scratch — the regulations, the IP strategy, the go-to-market hurdles, and the fundraising path less traveled. Nadia also opens up about what keeps her up at night, the moment a trade show attendee tried to buy a prototype held together with a shoelace , and why she believes the bedpan has gone untouched for so long simply because nobody talks about it. In this episode: Why hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are costing the healthcare system billions — and how a better bedpan is part of the solution The inflatable, biodegradable design behind the Mylo Pan and its patent-pending cinch-and-seal mechanism FDA Class I registration, QMS compliance, and what the regulatory path actually looks like for a device like this How Nadia is targeting distributors, GPOs, and chief nursing officers to drive hospital adoption Why she chose equity crowdfunding over traditional medtech funding routes — and what she's building beyond just capital The milestones between here and full-scale commercial launch Lessons from a solo founder who…","meta_description":"When Nadia Tedeschi was working as a nursing assistant, a patient looked up at her through tears and said, \"Nobody should have to live like this.\" That mo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1245,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/invst-guru-7102712/episodes/nobody-should-have-to-live-like-this/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712/nobody-should-have-to-live-like-this.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}