#148 Daniel Crawford: Axial3D, The Human Body 3D Printing Start-Up

<p>Daniel Crawford is the Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Axial3D; a 3D printing company that creates medical models of a patient's organs, bones and other anatomical structures based on their 2D scan results.</p> <p> </p> <p>The reason why this is is such a gamechanger (asides from being unbelievably cool) is because it gives clinicians — like surgeons — the chance to analyse, strategise and develop a precise gameplan:</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Before cutting a patient open.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>The Northern Irish start-up (which was created while Daniel was still at university) has gone on to raise over $5 million dollars, create 20+ jobs and most importantly, save lives.</p> <p> </p> <p>In today's episode, we caught up with Daniel to talk about:</p> <ul> <li>How his university experience helped him start the company</li> <li>The opportunities COVID-19 have opened up for them</li> <li>Why you shouldn't try to "boil the ocean"</li> <li>And the challenges/successes he's experienced along the way</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Really enjoyed this awesome chat with one of our nation's rising stars and the opportunity to learn from what is set to be one of the most successful NI start-ups in the last decade. </p> <p> </p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p> </p> <p>//</p> <p>To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Daniel (including a photo) please visit <a href= "https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/daniel-crawford-axial3d">https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/daniel-crawford-axial3d</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.</p> <p> </p> <p>To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit <a href= "https://bestofbelfast.org/">https://bestofbelfast.org/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Cheers!</p> <p> </p> <p>— Matt </p>