Defining success can be variable for medical device companies, but once understood, and for all innovations, there are waypoints and markers where companies must consider and find best practices and protect their onward pathways. This panel will highlight some of the key points where medical device pioneers and even those established in the industry must understand the lay of the land and how to move forward including when to consult outside experts and on what topics. Our diverse panel of speakers include industry experts and attorneys who have first hand experience with intellectual property (when and how to protect), regulatory, legal (including understanding the relationship between process and potential liability risks) and commercial/financial. This panel will also highlight this using examples about how artificial intelligence and other aspects of the industry have changed and continue to change at warp speed.