''Spark goes the extra mile''

From zero to hero

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Projects in medtech are intensive and you enter a long-term collaboration. From zero to hero, it takes at least 10 years for a complex class III product in medical technology. In the beginning I was still a start-up operating out of a dorm room. I had to start from scratch. Spark is well aware that this is the real business. To help customers as individuals and as a company, they involve customers in Spark activities, giving access to a wider network.

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Balance between innovation and regulation

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In the 10+ years that we have worked together, there have been a lot of developments. But luckily the fun and joviality haven't changed. I always feel welcome at Spark, especially when the mini stroopwafels are on the table, as always. Of course things have changed. The company has become much more structured. In the medical branch, this regulatory piece is extremely important and Spark has managed it well. And that is a special achievement, because regulation and innovation are at odds with each other. Spark has found a good balance in this over the years. When do you record things - from a risk management perspective - and when do you wait? The trick is to capture things well and still get innovation off the ground. Spark and I complement each other well. I am proud of the team. With all the qualities and creativity that everyone brings, we get a lot done.”