Lucie Landová: In MedTech, a Good Idea Is Only the Beginning

Even a groundbreaking technology will not transform healthcare on its own. Success depends on a clear understanding of clinical practice, a sound regulatory strategy and a sustainable business model. In an interview with Ekonomický magazín, Lucie Landová explains what it really takes to bring innovation all the way to the patient.

For more than twenty years, Lucie Landová has worked at the intersection of technology and healthcare. At LINET, she leads Project Management, Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Research. She also shares her experience as the Academic Guarantor of the MBA in Strategy and Innovation in MedTech at NEWTON University.

In the interview, she explains why developers need to leave the meeting room and observe healthcare professionals in real clinical settings. This is where they can gain a genuine understanding of patients’ needs, time pressures, spatial constraints and the everyday decisions faced by medical staff.

She also explores why promising MedTech start-ups often struggle to turn strong ideas into globally successful products. Technology alone is not enough. Companies also need clinical evidence, a well-planned certification process and a viable business model. For Landová, educating leaders who can connect these areas is essential to the future of the sector.

Read the full interview with Lucie Landová in Ekonomický magazín