Scott Nelson

Scott Nelson is the cofounder and CEO of FastWave Medical and Medsider. Innovative, groundbreaking solutions are vital in medtech, but a solitary genius in a lab rarely makes an impact. To turn a concept into a life-saving product, you’ll need to assemble a dynamic, multi-functional network and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders along your journey.

Scott Nelson is the cofounder and CEO of FastWave Medical and Medsider. Entrepreneurs live on the edge of uncertainty. Early-stage startups in medtech come with their own host of technical, clinical and regulatory hurdles. In this industry, however, the stakes are not just financial—they also have real-world implications for end users and patients. As tricky as it sounds, it's this very uncertainty that fuels innovation in the medical device space, which is why methodically burning down is crucial.

Scott Nelson is the co-founder and CEO of FastWave Medical and Medsider. The medtech startup ecosystem can look thrilling from the outside. But at its core, it’s a dynamic world of nuance where innovation isn't just about being cutting-edge; it’s also about aligning with genuine market needs. As the cofounder and CEO of FastWave Medical and founder of Medsider, I’ve had the privilege to connect with some of the brightest pioneers of early-stage medical device companies.