
How To Get The Right Insights From The VOC
Recently I’ve been discussing with a founder of a MedTech start-up on the importance of collecting the VOC (Voice of the customer) and validating the high-risk hypothesis. I’ve come to observe that MedTech start-up founders are generally very well equipped with scientific knowledge and technical expertise; however, they lack some expertise in properly interacting with customers. Start-up teams also come up with smart and creative solutions but they frequently risk missing the right insights to validate their solution and high-risk hypothesis with customers. While there are many factors to be considered for a successful VOC study, here are my top four: 1. Identify your customer(s) Before even starting your VOC, it is fundamental to determine who the customer is. You’ll also need to consider who you need to talk to…