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Send us Fan Mail Is your med tech company built to last, or built to sell? Voices from inside Stryker, XRSynergies, FIOS Health, and physician contract law explain why exit strategy is a design choice founders make on day one — whether they realize it or not. In 2024, med tech M&A reached a record $474 billion in global transaction value. For most successful device startups, the path to broad patient reach runs through acquisition — and that reality shapes how experienced founders struct...
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