From Idea to Impact: Jay Dicharry on Creating the MOBO Board

Jimmy McKay sits down with Jay Dicharry, renowned physical therapist and inventor of the MOBO Board. Jay shares his journey from identifying a critical gap in foot and ankle rehab to designing a product that’s now used by elite athletes and clinicians alike. Discover how the MOBO Board went from concept to creation, the challenges faced during development, and the importance of producing a product that genuinely solves a problem. Whether you're a physical therapist or entrepreneur, Jay's insights on scaling, product iteration, and staying lean will inspire you to take the plunge on your next big idea.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction03:20 - Identifying the problem: The birth of the MOBO Board06:15 - Prototyping and early development08:40 - Why good products don’t need flashy marketing12:15 - Challenges of scaling a physical product16:00 - The importance of a lean business model19:30 - Learning from customer feedback and product iterations22:50 - How MOBO Board impacts clinicians and athletes26:45 - Tips for physical therapists wanting to create their own product30:15 - The future of foot and ankle rehab