Zach Christensen went to a STEM job fair expecting a future in aviation or aerospace. A conversation at a small table introduced him to medical devices and set him on a different path.
In episode 49 of The Personal Side of Business, Jet Bunditwong sits down with Zach Christensen and Micah Parrish of Lifestyle Medical in Logan, Utah, to explore the personal journey behind building a company with purpose.
Zach shares his leap into entrepreneurship, and Micah explains why he went from investing in the company to joining its team. Together, they discuss how trust, humility, and a willingness to listen shape both their workplace and the medical devices they help bring to life.
In this conversation:
• Building a team around character, curiosity, and shared values
• Why Micah interviewed the company just as carefully as it interviewed him
• Turning a surgeon’s idea into a medical device
• Finding meaning in work that can improve patients’ lives
• Making progress without waiting for perfection
• Finding mentors and learning to change direction
• Creating a culture where good ideas can come from anyone
Whether you’re starting a business, leading a team, or considering a new direction, this episode explores what it takes to build something you believe in—with people you trust.
What matters most to you when choosing the people you work with? Share your thoughts in the comments.
CONNECT WITH LIFESTYLE
Lifestyle Medical — family of companies:
https://lifestyleengr.com/lifestyle-medical
Lifestyle Engineering:
https://lifestyleengr.com/
Lifestyle Manufacturing:
https://lifestylemfg.com/
Lifestyle Additive — 3D printing:
https://lifestyleadditive.com/
Helping Hearts & Hands — nonprofit:
https://lmhhh.org/
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