{"type":"video","version":"1.0","html":"<iframe src=\"https://www.loom.com/embed/a87569202a6246b4bc3a6e33914f53a4\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>","height":1440,"width":1920,"provider_name":"Loom","provider_url":"https://www.loom.com","thumbnail_height":1440,"thumbnail_width":1920,"thumbnail_url":"https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/a87569202a6246b4bc3a6e33914f53a4-d85c92c0d226dd7e-full.jpg","duration":864.987,"title":"Video review of Paula Rodriguez - OroSpec","description":"Paula, a dentist and founder of Orispec, had an idea for a smart dental mirror but lacked technical ability and a team to build a prototype. DBtronics handled the hardware and software development, delivering a working prototype that enabled funding, company formation, hiring, and progress toward clinical trials. Paula values DBtronics as a long-term partner, recommending the company for founders who need end-to-end hardware and software development support.\n\n### Initial challenge and lack of technical resources 0:54\n\n- Paula had an idea for a smart dental mirror in 2025 but no physical product, engineering team, or proof of feasibility.\n- Main uncertainty was how to bring the concept to life and find people with both hardware and software skills.\n- The inability to see internal anatomical structures during procedures (e.g., root canals) was the clinical problem motivating the idea.\n\n### Specific clinical problem and motivation 1:13\n\n- The device was conceived to bridge treatment planning and intra-canal visualization during root canal treatment to reduce procedural slowdowns.\n- Paula emphasized time constraints in clinic as a core problem driving the need for the device.\n- Lack of a team with combined hardware and software expertise was a critical barrier to progress.\n\n### Value of handing technical responsibilities to dbtronics 3:07\n\n- DBtronics assumed the full technical and engineering burden, allowing Paula to focus on vision, business planning, partnerships, and financial strategy.\n- Paula reported relief from technical tasks outside of clinical expertise and cited improved ability to develop financial projections and partnerships.\n- The partnership enabled concentration on big-picture activities rather than implementation details.\n\n### Impact of the working prototype on funding and credibility 4:03\n\n- Seeing a tangible working prototype significantly improved conversations with funders and facilitated securing proper funding.\n- The prototype served as foundational evidence to start the company and demonstrate seriousness to stakeholders.\n- Paula stated the prototype made it possible to have honest financial projections and showed that the idea was viable.\n\n### Concrete outcomes unlocked by the prototype 5:14\n\n- The prototype was directly credited as a primary reason for securing investment and qualifying for programs (e.g., shared program within Canada).\n- Without the prototype, Paula indicated key milestones would not have occurred: securing funding, hiring personnel, registering the company, and preparing for commercialization.\n- The prototype enabled resource acquisition necessary to progress toward commercialization readiness.\n\n### Ongoing partnership and recommendation 6:12\n\n- DBtronics continues to support phase two efforts: building toward clinical trials and marketplace entry.\n- Paula emphasized trust, honesty, efficiency, and quality of DBtronics' work and described the relationship as fundamental to project progress.\n- Paula would recommend DBtronics to other founders needing software and hardware development, citing reliability, delivery quality, and supportive communication."}