Medical Device · Freshwater Innovation · Regulated Industries

BUILT
NORTH

45°N · Northern Michigan

Engineering Clarity. Market Confidence.

Built North LLC is an independent consulting practice, drawing on two decades of engineering and M&A leadership experience. We support technology start-ups building physical products — from customer discovery and product development to strategic partnerships.

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StatusRamping Up
Rev01
Est.2026
Services

Three functional areas, applied together or independently

Engineering execution, market strategy, and corporate development for technology start-ups building physical products in medical device and other regulated industries.

Engineering

  • ENG.01 Requirements Definition (clinical endpoints, usability targets) Design Inputs · 21 CFR 820.30(c)
  • ENG.02 Specification Development (material & component through finished goods) Design Outputs · 21 CFR 820.30(d)
  • ENG.03 Risk Management ISO 14971
  • ENG.04 Process Design Specializing in Medical Implant Delivery Systems
  • ENG.05 Design Verification and Validation ISO 13485 · 21 CFR 820.30
  • ENG.06 Design Transfer
  • ENG.07 Equipment and Process Qualification IQ / OQ / PQ
  • ENG.08 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Implementation
  • ENG.09 Process Monitoring and Control Including Sampling Plans ANSI/ASQ Z1.4

Market Strategy

  • MKT.01 Customer Discovery
  • MKT.02 Voice of Customer (VOC) Programs Structured Interviews & Surveys
  • MKT.03 Needs Statement and Definition Unmet Customer Needs · Includes Literature Research as Applicable
  • MKT.04 Clinical Research
  • MKT.05 Competitive Landscape
  • MKT.06 Market Models Sizing & Segmentation
  • MKT.07 Regulatory and Reimbursement Considerations Pathway and Coding/Payment/Coverage Screening
  • MKT.08 Business Model Canvas Development Early-Stage

Strategy & Corporate Development

  • COR.01 Strategy Development Mission, Vision, Core Focus Areas
  • COR.02 Revenue Model
  • COR.03 Financial Analysis
  • COR.04 Target Sourcing and Screening Fit & Feasibility Criteria
  • COR.05 Investment Memos and Business Plans Pre- and Post-Diligence Versions
  • COR.06 Diligence Synthesis and Risk Framing Technical, Market & Operational Findings
  • COR.07 Valuation Support
  • COR.08 Deal Structuring
  • COR.09 Exit Strategy

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