Episode 6

Dawn of a New Dream

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In 1986, I stepped into part-ownership of a new heart valve endeavor and entered a world of innovation, ambition, and risk. With a renowned surgeon’s partnership and a vision to make cardiac care more accessible across Asia and the Pacific, the enterprise took shape. From press conferences to factory floors in China, success shimmered on the horizon, but so did strain, competition, and the first cracks in a dream built on heart and hope.