How to Prevent Your Device From Getting Knocked Off

The entrepreneurial journey of Mark Carbone started when he was young. Through the years, the CEO of PN Medical has admittedly made many mistakes along the way. However, he believes what’s most important is that you not only learn from your failures, but you it’s crucial to get up, dust your feet off, and keep going.

Mark comes from an entrepreneurial family. His ventures evolved from cutting grass for neighbors, painting houses, to buying and selling cars. After receiving his MBA, he started XE Corporation with just $5,000, a software company that helps businesses streamline their processes.

Fast forward to 2015, Mark took the reins at PN Medical as CEO and oversees the development of new medical devices and software. In addition to operationally running the company, he sees himself as its visionary, chief recruiter, and deal maker.

PN Medical was founded by respiratory therapist Peggy Nicholson in 1980 and Mark has helped the company become the top developer of respiratory muscle (RMT) training devices. PN Medical offers various iterations of its RMT device called The Breather, which helps cardiopulmonary patients, vocal artists, and professional athletes improve their respiratory health and performance without pharmacological intervention.

The company plans to continue the development of its software app, which includes on-demand breath and respiratory coaching. PN Medical is also planning to launch new products in 2023.

In this episode of the Medsider, Mark shares his perspectives and experiences on finding the ideal people to get things done, best practices for protecting your IP, and how to ensure the commercial success of your products.