In this episode, Adam Banuelos RN, BSN, CEO & Co-founder Firefly Vein Light LLC, joins the show to discuss nurse entrepreneurship. We talk through the process of building a product and he gives advice to other nurses wanting to become entrepreneurs.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(0:00) Introduction
(2:30) What is a vein light
(7:39) How Firefly was created
(12:12) How to build Firefly
(19:27) Firefly prototype
(27:50) Creating the first product
(33:31) Marketing Firefly
(43:23) Revamping Firefly
(45:00) Firefly feedback
(54:30) Advice to other nurse entrepreneurs
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Adam Banuelos is a pediatric emergency room nurse turned entrepreneur when he recognized consistencies in delays in care due to failed IV attempts in infants and newborns. Adam is the co-founder and co-creator of the Firefly Vein Light®, a portable vein finder specifically for infants and newborns that nurses can carry on them at all times. Before nursing, he studied business marketing and worked in the wine industry as a sales and marketing account manager, which has helped tremendously in the road to entrepreneurship.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflyveinlight/
Website: https://www.fireflyveinlight.com
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About Ann
Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 4.5 years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.
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