Show Notes
Costa has decades of experience supporting businesses and individuals entering healthcare markets working as part of Medilink. Now semi-retired, he focuses on networking and the importance of a broad network of contacts across the health and care innovation infrastructure. Costa shares his knowledge of ensuring that an innovation is worth further investment in time and money.
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