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Episodes
- Translating Academic IP into a Medtech Startup: Interview with Echopoint Medical CEO Antony Odell
In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Antony Odell , co-founder and CEO of Echopoint Medical . Echopoint is a London-based UCL spinout developing iKOr, an optical microcatheter for coronary diagnostics. Antony brings over 30…
- Why Early Revenue is the Most Credible Proof in Medtech: Interview with restor3d CEO Kurt Jacobus
Kurt Jacobus, CEO of restor3d, shares insights on generating early revenue and regulatory proof in medtech through the FDA's 510(b) pathway. He also covers the importance of self-regulation beyond FDA requirements and strategic investor re…
- Finding the Clinical Need Hiding in Plain Sight: Interview with LightForce CEO Alfred Griffin
Alfred Griffin, CEO of LightForce, discusses the development of the world's first fully customized 3D-printed bracket system. He explains how applying existing technology to an overlooked market can create opportunities, the importance of…
- Regulatory Rigor as a Competitive Moat: Interview with Osteoboost CEO Laura Yecies
Laura Yecies, CEO of Osteoboost, shares insights on leveraging regulatory rigor as a competitive moat. The discussion covers the benefits of a Class II prescription path for their FDA-cleared osteopenia treatment, designing for user experi…
- What It Takes to Win Physician Confidence: Interview with Secure Closure CEO Stephen Belcher
Stephen Belcher, CEO of Secure Closure, shares insights on gaining physician confidence in medtech, emphasizing how real-world challenges should guide device design for products like their Quattro-Close device.
- The Four-Risk Framework for Evaluating Medtech Opportunities: Interview with SonoVascular CEO Daniel Estay
Daniel Estay, CEO of SonoVascular, shares insights on evaluating the commercial viability of medtech opportunities using the Four-Risk Framework, covering technical, clinical, regulatory, and market risks. He also discusses strategic decis…
- Testing Demand Before Perfecting Technology: Interview with Eyebot CEO Matthias Hofmann
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Matthias Hofmann , CEO of Eyebot . Eyebot is commercializing retail kiosks that deliver quick, efficient vision testing. Before Eyebot, Matthias led product development at Formlabs and s…
- How to Decide Where to Deploy Capital in Growth-Stage Medtech: Interview with CMR Surgical CEO Massimiliano (Max) Colella
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Massimiliano (Max) Colella , CEO of CMR Surgical . CMR Surgical is developing Versius, a surgical robot designed to make minimally invasive procedures more accessible across specialties.…
- Designing Consumer-Facing Medical Technology: Interview with Indomo CEO Rick Bente
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Rick Bente , co-founder and CEO of Indomo . Indomo’s flagship device, ClearPen, is an investigational at-home corticosteroid injection designed to treat inflammatory acne. Rick has over…
- Why Commercial Discipline Starts Long Before Launch: Interview with RenovoRx CEO Shaun Bagai
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Shaun Bagai , CEO of RenovoRx . The company is developing targeted oncology therapies and is currently commercializing RenovoCath, which is focused on pancreatic cancer. Before joining R…
- Using Private Capital to Preserve Control: Interview with SynerFuse CEO Justin Zenanko
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Justin Zenanko , co-founder & CEO of SynerFuse . SynerFuse is developing the e-TLIF procedure, which combines spinal fusion with neuromodulation by placing leads directly at exposed nerv…
- Why Small UX Details Can Matter More Than Years of R&D: Interview with Eli Health CEO Marina Pavlovic Rivas
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Marina Pavlovic Rivas , co-founder & CEO of Eli Health . The company is focused on making hormone data accessible in real time through its saliva-based testing system that delivers resul…
- Building Fast Without Cutting Corners: Interview with Excision Medical CEO Greg Walters
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Greg Walters , co-founder & CEO of Excision Medical . Excision is developing a leaflet modification system to enable lifetime management of aortic stenosis. Greg has almost 40 years of e…
- Building Faster by Questioning Dogma: Interview with Future Cardia CEO Jaeson Bang
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Jaeson Bang , Founder & CEO of Future Cardia . Future Cardia is developing a subcutaneous heart-failure monitoring platform designed to capture both electrical and mechanical cardiac sig…
- The Hidden Drivers of Clinical Trial Success: Interview with Rivermark CEO Dr. Adam Kadlec
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down Dr. Adam Kadlec , practicing urologist and co-founder of Rivermark Medical . Rivermark is a clinical-stage company developing FloStent, a first-line, reversible device therapy for benign pros…
- Building the Market Before the Product: Interview with Inmedix CEO Andrew Holman, MD
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Andrew Holman , MD, CEO of Inmedix . Inmedix is commercializing CloudHRV, an FDA-cleared diagnostic that quantifies biological stress with clinical precision to guide treatment decisions…
- Build Evidence in Layers, Not Leaps: Interview with May Health CEO Colby Holtshouse
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Colby Holtshouse , President and CEO of May Health. May Health is developing a minimally invasive ovarian ablation therapy designed to restore ovulation in women with polycystic ovary sy…
- How Resource Constraints Can Enhance Your Development Process: Interview with Reia CEO Kaitlin Maier
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Kaitlin Maier , co-founder and CEO of Reia . Reia has developed a self-managed pessary — a collapsible device that empowers women to treat pelvic organ prolapse comfortably and independe…
- You’re Never Too Small to be an Acquirer: Interview with Hera Biotech CEO Somer Baburek
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Somer Baburek , CEO and co-founder of Hera Biotech . Hera is developing AI-driven tissue diagnostics for conditions that disproportionately affect women, including endometriosis and cerv…
- Why Some of the Best Medtech Opportunities Hide in Plain Sight: Interview with BRIJ Medical CEO Tim Gleeson
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Tim Gleeson , CEO of BRIJ Medical , a company rethinking one of the oldest procedures in medicine — surgical wound closure. BRIJ’s Brijjit Force Modulating Tissue Bridge is a small, non-…
- Solve the Workflow, Unlock the Market: Interview with Cooler Heads CEO Kate Dilligan
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Kate Dilligan, CEO of Cooler Heads . Cooler Heads is a commercial-stage company addressing a problem affecting many chemotherapy patients undergoing treatment for solid tumors: hair loss…
- Build the Medical Case Before Chasing the Consumer Market: Interview with Wellysis CEO Young Juhn
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Young Juhn , CEO of Wellysis . Wellysis is the Samsung spinout behind S-Patch, a lightweight wearable that enables long-term ECG monitoring without the discomfort of established cardiac…
- 3 Filters That Separate Breakthrough Devices from Failed Ventures: Interview with Tulavi CEO Josh Vose
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Josh Vose , CEO of Tulavi Therapeutics . Tulavi is advancing hydrogel-based implants like the allay Hydrogel Cap, which is designed to optimize nerve injury recovery and reduce the risk…
- Building Adoption Into the Design of Your Device: Interview with TRiCares CEO Ahmed Elmouelhi
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Ahmed Elmouelhi , CEO of TRiCares . TRiCares is developing Topaz, the first purpose-built transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement system — a technology designed specifically for the ri…
- Use the ‘Arm Hair Test’ as Your Medtech Compass: Interview with Voyager Biomedical CEO Marc Penna
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Marc Penna , CEO of Voyager Biomedical . Voyager is a clinical-stage company tackling one of the most persistent challenges in dialysis care: reliable vascular access. Marc has more than…
- Evolving Your Capital Strategy as You Grow: Interview with Efemoral Medical CEO Christopher Haig
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Christopher Haig , co-founder and CEO of Efemoral Medical . Efemoral is developing bioresorbable scaffold technology for peripheral arterial disease. Chris has over 25 years of experienc…
- Company Building Starts with Discipline: Interview with Evident Vascular CEO Howard Rosen
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Howard Rosen , co-Founder and CEO of Evident Vascular , a company developing an AI-powered intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) platform to improve vascular imaging and intervention. Before c…
- How to Navigate Undefined Markets in Medtech: Interview with Materna Medical CEO Tracy MacNeal
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Tracy MacNeal , President and CEO of Materna Medical . Materna is developing two devices addressing different aspects of pelvic health: Ellora, aimed at preventing childbirth injuries du…
- 3 Signs Your Medtech Idea Could be a Viable Business: Interview with Prana Surgical CEO Joanna Nathan
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Joanna Nathan , CEO and co-founder of Prana Surgical — a startup developing image-guided surgical platforms for precision oncology. Joanna's career spans translational research at Texas…
- Who You Raise From Matters Most: Interview with Firefly Neuroscience CEO Greg Lipschitz
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Greg Lipschitz , CEO of Firefly Neuroscience . Firefly’s FDA-510(k) cleared Brain Network Analytics (BNA™) technology objectively measures brain function through EEG analysis. With a pro…
- AI That Fits the Clinical Workflow: Interview with Anumana CEO Maulik Nanavaty
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Maulik Nanavaty , CEO of Anumana . Anumana, an AI-driven health technology company focused on cardiovascular care, is taking a pragmatic approach to scaling AI in medicine. Maulik is a s…
- A Case for Open-Source Medtech: Interview with Openwater Founder Mary Lou Jepsen
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a fascinating chat with Mary Lou Jepsen , founder and Chairman of Openwater , a medtech company developing breakthrough diagnostic and therapeutic wearables for cancer, stroke, mental illness, and…
- How to Talk About a Technology No One’s Seen Before: Interview with Asensus Surgical CEO Anthony Fernando
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Anthony Fernando , President and CEO of Asensus Surgical . Asensus is expanding the role of robotics in the OR with its performance-guided surgery platform — a digital-first, AI-enabled…
- Evolving the Sales Model with Product Maturity: Interview with AVITA Medical CEO James Corbett
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a really engaging conversation with James (Jim) Corbett , CEO of AVITA Medical . AVITA Medical’s RECELL system uses Spray-On Skin Cell technology to accelerate healing for patients with severe bur…
- Why Great Data Isn’t Enough to Drive Adoption: Interview with Adagio Medical CEO Todd Usen
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Todd Usen , CEO of Adagio Medical . Adagio specializes in catheter-based ablation technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, with a focus on ventricular tachycardia (VT). Tod…
- Designing Your Device for Adoption: Interview with InfoBionic CEO Stuart Long
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Stuart Long , CEO of InfoBionic . InfoBionic's virtual cardiac telemetry platform, MoMe ARC®, brings together a tiered hospital-grade monitoring capability powered by advanced AI-enabled…
- From FDA Reviewer to Medtech CEO: Interview with Zenflow CEO Shreya Mehta
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Shreya Mehta , co-founder and CEO of Zenflow . Zenflow is a medical device company focused on treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A biomedical engineer, Shreya brings over 15 ye…
- Challenging the Gold Standard: Interview with Profound Medical CEO Arun Menawat
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Dr. Arun Menawat , Chairman and CEO of Profound Medical . Profound is commercializing the TULSA-PRO system, an alternative approach to prostate cancer treatment that uses MRI-guided ther…
- Breaking Down Barriers in Women's Health: Interview with Neuraura CEO Claire Dixon
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Claire Dixon , CEO of Neuraura . Neuraura is developing LoOop , an over-the-counter wearable that targets PCOS through low-frequency electrical stimulation. Claire brings over 25 years o…
- Taking Retinal Imaging Beyond Ophthalmology: Interview with identifeye HEALTH CEO Vicky Demas
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Vicky Demas , CEO of identifeye HEALTH (formerly Tesseract Health), who's leading the company's efforts to democratize access to retinal imaging. Using advanced algorithms and automated…
- Building the Beachhead Strategy: Interview with Axena Health Leaders Randy Pritchard and Erica Rogers
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Randy Pritchard and Erica Rogers , leaders of Axena Health . Axena is transforming pelvic floor therapy with Leva , a device bringing clinically-proven, supervised pelvic floor muscle tr…
- A Great Product vs. a Great Business: Interview with EDAP TMS CEO Ryan Rhodes
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Ryan Rhodes , CEO of EDAP TMS . EDAP is changing prostate cancer treatment through Focal One, a robotic high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) system that doesn’t require the use of su…
- The Hard Truth About Partnerships: Interview with Vivos CEO Kirk Huntsman
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Kirk Huntsman , CEO of Vivos , a company commercializing a non-invasive, FDA-cleared oral appliance designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Kirk is a seasoned healthcare entrepr…
- Is Your Medtech Idea Worth Pursuing?: Interview with BrainSpace CEO Caitlin Morse
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Caitlin Morse , CEO and co-founder of BrainSpace , who has a decade of experience spanning medtech consulting, product development, and strategic advising. BrainSpace is developing an in…
- How to Succeed Without Venture Capital: Interview with Front Line Medical Co-Founders Drs. Asha Parekh and Adam Power
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an insightful discussion with Drs. Asha Parekh and Adam Power , co-founders of Front Line Medical Technologies . The company's COBRA-OS (Control of Bleeding, Resuscitation, Arterial Occlusion Syst…
- Why Your 'Kitty Hawk Moment' Matters: Interview with Elucid CEO Kelly Huang
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Kelly Huang , President and CEO of Elucid . Elucid has developed a platform that uses AI to analyze cardiac CT scans to provide a detailed, non-invasive assessment of a patient’s arteria…
- De-Risk and Execute to Create Value: Interview with Supira Medical CEO Nitin Salunke, PhD
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an insightful chat with Nitin Salunke , President and CEO of Supira Medical , a Shifamed portfolio company. Supira is developing a catheter-based heart pump that provides hemodynamic support for p…
- Two Stakeholders You Can’t Ignore: Interview with Tioga CEO Mike Dineen
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Mike Dineen , co-founder and CEO of Tioga Cardiovascular , a Shifamed portfolio company. Tioga is developing a minimally invasive transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) device to…
- How to Validate Your Idea Rigorously: Interview with Flow Medical CEO Jennifer Fried
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Jennifer Fried , co-founder and CEO of Flow Medical . Her startup is developing an advanced catheter designed to treat pulmonary embolisms. Jennifer started her career as a healthcare ve…
- Who’s Paying for It?: Interview with Aclarion CEO Brent Ness
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Brent Ness , President and CEO of Aclarion , a startup developing a decision-support tool designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of chronic low back pain. Brent has over 28 year…