I'm seeking a co-founder for Optima TE, a startup innovating in the field of reconstructive surgery. With Optima TE, we've created a unique and patent-pending tissue expander with integrated drain aimed at leading manufacturer uptake. Our device aims to enhance patient comfort and reduce post-surgical complications like fluid accumulation. The primary market players we are targeting include Mentor worldwide, Allergan and Establishment labs. The co-founder I'm looking for should ideally have a background or interest in biotechnology, medical device engineering, or a related field. Expertise in fluid dynamics and patenting software would be a bonus. But beyond the technical skills, I'm seeking someone who can complement my role as the founder and help me strategize growth plans, create further innovative solutions and lead operation teams. Our startup is still in the ideation stage, but we're optimistic about growing in a market where we anticipate about 30% share. Even though our main competitor, Sientra's Al

Image shared: this uniuely designed tissue exapnder has two features: 1. integrated drain:

Our unique tissue expander, designed with an innovative drain feature, effectively reduces seroma formation—a common post-surgery issue—by controlling fluid accumulation. This innovation enhances patient comfort and promotes efficient healing in reconstructive surgeries.