Best Tim Kadlec Podcasts (2025)

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The Hidden Drivers of Clinical Trial Success: Interview with Rivermark CEO Dr. Adam Kadlec 57:34

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10d ago57:34

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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 prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Before launching Rivermark, Adam built a thriving urological practice in Milwaukee and co…

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Building the Market Before the Product: Interview with Inmedix CEO Andrew Holman, MD 52:30

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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 in autoimmune disease and beyond. Andrew is a practicing rheumatologist in Seattle with 25 years of clinical and …

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Build Evidence in Layers, Not Leaps: Interview with May Health CEO Colby Holtshouse 55:18

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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 syndrome (PCOS) and PCOS-related infertility. Before May Health, Colby served as Global Medtech Commercial Lead at …

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How Resource Constraints Can Enhance Your Development Process: Interview with Reia CEO Kaitlin Maier 55:55

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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 independently. A mechanical engineering graduate of Dartmouth, Kaitlin previously worked at Sherpa Technology Group, develo…

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You’re Never Too Small to be an Acquirer: Interview with Hera Biotech CEO Somer Baburek 55:34

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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 cervical cancer. Before launching Hera, Somer spent nearly a decade in venture capital, where she evaluated early-stag…

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Why Some of the Best Medtech Opportunities Hide in Plain Sight: Interview with BRIJ Medical CEO Tim Gleeson 52:24

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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-invasive clip designed to redistribute tension across incisions, helping wounds heal with fewer complications and …

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Solve the Workflow, Unlock the Market: Interview with Cooler Heads CEO Kate Dilligan 1:01:29

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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 and the loss of privacy that comes with it. The company's FDA-cleared medical device, Amma, makes scalp cooling …

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Build the Medical Case Before Chasing the Consumer Market: Interview with Wellysis CEO Young Juhn 57:35

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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 monitoring devices. Young has spent more than two decades bridging hospital and home-based care — from his early c…

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3 Filters That Separate Breakthrough Devices from Failed Ventures: Interview with Tulavi CEO Josh Vose 55:21

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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 of neuroma formation. Josh is a physician, engineer, and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in med…

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Building Adoption Into the Design of Your Device: Interview with TRiCares CEO Ahmed Elmouelhi 51:36

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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 right side of the heart, where complex anatomy has made durable solutions elusive. Ahmed is a 20-year medtech vetera…

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Use the ‘Arm Hair Test’ as Your Medtech Compass: Interview with Voyager Biomedical CEO Marc Penna 48:22

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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 20 years of experience leading clinical research and regulatory programs across cardiology, vascular disease, and…

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Evolving Your Capital Strategy as You Grow: Interview with Efemoral Medical CEO Christopher Haig 53:20

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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 experience in cardiovascular devices, holding leadership roles at strategics including Guidant Corporation and Abbott Vascu…

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Company Building Starts with Discipline: Interview with Evident Vascular CEO Howard Rosen 52:20

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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 co-founding Evident, Howard held senior leadership roles at Intact Vascular and Vesper Medical, guiding both compan…

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How to Navigate Undefined Markets in Medtech: Interview with Materna Medical CEO Tracy MacNeal 48:51

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down withTracy MacNeal, President and CEO of Materna Medical. Materna is developing two devices addressing different aspects of pelvic health: Ellora, aimed at preventing childbirth injuries during delivery, and Milli, designed to treat vaginismus, a pelvic floor condition that makes intercourse painful or …

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3 Signs Your Medtech Idea Could be a Viable Business: Interview with Prana Surgical CEO Joanna Nathan 44:09

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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 Heart Institute, product development at Saranas, and portfolio management at Mercury Fund and Johnson & Johnson's…

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Who You Raise From Matters Most: Interview with Firefly Neuroscience CEO Greg Lipschitz 43:29

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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 proprietary database spanning twelve cognitive disorders, the company serves both clinical practitioners and pharmace…

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AI That Fits the Clinical Workflow: Interview with Anumana CEO Maulik Nanavaty 48:20

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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 seasoned healthcare executive with over 30 years of global experience in the medical device industry. He spent 18 y…

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A Case for Open-Source Medtech: Interview with Openwater Founder Mary Lou Jepsen 1:11:05

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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 beyond. Openwater is rethinking how medical devices are built — not as single-purpose machines, but as flexible p…

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How to Talk About a Technology No One’s Seen Before: Interview with Asensus Surgical CEO Anthony Fernando 51:29

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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 system designed to enhance precision and real-time decision-making. A mechanical engineer by training, Anthony has…

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Evolving the Sales Model with Product Maturity: Interview with AVITA Medical CEO James Corbett 54:49

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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 burns and wounds. Jim brings nearly 40 years of medical device leadership experience to AVITA Medical. His career spa…

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Why Great Data Isn’t Enough to Drive Adoption: Interview with Adagio Medical CEO Todd Usen 51:26

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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). Todd has over three decades of leadership experience in the medical technology industry, with particular expertise in…

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Designing Your Device for Adoption: Interview with InfoBionic CEO Stuart Long 55:10

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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 analysis for cardiac interventions. Stuart has over two decades of experience in the medical device and healthcar…

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From FDA Reviewer to Medtech CEO: Interview with Zenflow CEO Shreya Mehta 42:19

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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 years of experience in medtech, including serving as a lead reviewer at the FDA, where she specialized in cardiovasc…

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Challenging the Gold Standard: Interview with Profound Medical CEO Arun Menawat 50:57

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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 thermal ultrasound to target and eliminate cancerous tissue without surgical incisions. Before joining Profound in 201…

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Breaking Down Barriers in Women's Health: Interview with Neuraura CEO Claire Dixon 53:32

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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 of international leadership experience to her role as co-founder and CEO of Neuraura. With a master's degree in engi…

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Taking Retinal Imaging Beyond Ophthalmology: Interview with identifeye HEALTH CEO Vicky Demas 53:46

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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 systems, identifeye's technology captures and analyzes retinal images to detect early signs of disease. Before jo…

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Building the Beachhead Strategy: Interview with Axena Health Leaders Randy Pritchard and Erica Rogers 55:01

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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 training into women’s homes. Randy, CEO of Axena, brings nearly 25 years of healthcare experience to the company, mos…

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A Great Product vs. a Great Business: Interview with EDAP TMS CEO Ryan Rhodes 1:00:47

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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 surgery or radiation. Ryan has over 30 years of experience in market development, with two decades focused on medica…

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The Hard Truth About Partnerships: Interview with Vivos CEO Kirk Huntsman 1:03:36

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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 entrepreneur with a track record for scaling and exiting successful businesses. He founded Dental One, growing it into on…

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Is Your Medtech Idea Worth Pursuing?: Interview with BrainSpace CEO Caitlin Morse 1:01:28

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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 innovative precision drainage system with continuous ICP monitoring designed to automate cerebrospinal fluid managem…

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How to Succeed Without Venture Capital: Interview with Front Line Medical Co-Founders Drs. Asha Parekh and Adam Power 1:04:51

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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 System) is a compact, minimally invasive device, designed for temporary aortic occlusion in trauma situations. Asha ha…

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Why Your 'Kitty Hawk Moment' Matters: Interview with Elucid CEO Kelly Huang 48:09

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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 arterial plaque. Kelly's journey spans nearly 30 years of leadership in healthcare, with expertise in driving innovation …

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De-Risk and Execute to Create Value: Interview with Supira Medical CEO Nitin Salunke, PhD 36:12

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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 patients undergoing high-risk heart procedures. Before Supira, Nitin was Vice President of R&D at Medtronic Neurova…

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Two Stakeholders You Can’t Ignore: Interview with Tioga CEO Mike Dineen 49:38

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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 address mitral regurgitation (MR) - a condition where blood flows backward into the heart, often causing heart fai…

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How to Validate Your Idea Rigorously: Interview with Flow Medical CEO Jennifer Fried 53:38

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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 venture capitalist and consultant at Bain & Company. Before co-founding Flow Medical, Jennifer was the CEO and co-fo…

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Who’s Paying for It?: Interview with Aclarion CEO Brent Ness 52:41

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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 years of experience in medtech. Before Aclarion, he led Cleerly as President & CCO, driving the adoption of their AI c…

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Think Commercially from Day One: Interview with Conformal Medical CEO James Reinstein 49:19

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with James Reinstein, President and CEO of Conformal Medical, a company developing a foam device that seals the left atrial appendage (LAA) to reduce the risk of stroke without anticoagulants. James has over 30 years of experience in the medical device industry. He’s held executive roles across multipl…

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Maximize Market Opportunity, Minimize Feedback Loops: Interview with SAVA Co-founders Rafaël Michali and Renato Circi 45:30

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we had a great chat with Rafaël Michali and Renato Circi, co-founders of SAVA, a London-based biotechnology startup developing a novel biosensing platform to monitor molecules just below the skin in real time. Rafaël and Renato are biomedical engineers from Imperial College London. Both recognized in the Forbes 30…

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Fixing Healthcare Bottlenecks from First Principles: Interview with Enspectra Health CEO Gabriel Sanchez 54:00

1y ago54:00

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Gabriel Sanchez, co-founder and CEO of Enspectra Health. The company's flagship VIO platform is the first FDA-cleared imaging modality for dermatology in over 25 years. Gabriel holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from MIT and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford University, where he also served as a…

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Low Drama, High Performance, Big Results: Interview with PhotoniCare CEO Cary Vance 53:40

1y ago53:40

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Cary Vance, CEO of PhotoniCare. The company's FDA-cleared OtoSight™ Middle Ear Scope is a clinical diagnostic tool that offers a non-invasive and comprehensive assessment of middle ear fluid. Cary is a proven medtech leader with over two decades of experience across large strategics like GE Health…

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Execution Beats Flashy Funding: Interview with AccurKardia CEO Juan C. Jimenez 49:56

1y ago49:56

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Juan C. Jimenez, co-founder and CEO of AccurKardia, a startup developing software that uses ECG data to help doctors detect heart conditions more accurately and efficiently with AI. Juan started his career as an investment banker specializing in M&A transactions, then moved on to become President …

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Thinking Global and Executing Local: Interview with Aether Biomedical CEO Dhruv Agrawal 47:29

1y ago47:29

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Dhruv Agrawal, CEO of Aether Biomedical. Aether's ZEUS bionic arm is a highly durable, multi-articulating prosthetic designed to handle everyday tasks with improved grip strength and resilience. Dhruv found his true calling in building prosthetics while he was studying medicine and proceeded to co…

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Move Fast Early, Slow Down When It Counts: Interview with Neuspera CEO Steffen Hovard 45:06

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Steffen Hovard, CEO of Neuspera Medical, where his team is developing a novel, less invasive device that uses neuromodulation to treat conditions like overactive bladder. Previously, Steffen spent two decades at Coloplast, where he held various senior leadership roles that contributed to the compa…

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The Power of Quality Data: Interview with CorVista CEO Don Crawford 57:22

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with returning guest, Don Crawford, CEO of CorVista Health. CorVista is developing a non-invasive medical device that uses advanced machine-learned algorithms to detect heart conditions, right in a doctor’s office. Don's career began at Medtronic, followed by progressively senior sales and marketing ro…

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How to Build a Delightful Experience for Your Customers: Interview with Somnee CEO Tim Rosa 52:41

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with, Tim Rosa, CEO of Somnee, a company developing wearables based on personalized neuroscience to improve sleep quality. Previously, Tim was the CMO at Fitbit, where he played a key role in establishing the health and fitness wearables category. He built the organization’s global marketing function, …

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Building Resilience Through Rejection: Interview with Transverse Medical CEO Eric Goslau 46:48

1y ago46:48

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with medtech veteran, Eric Goslau, the co-founder and CEO of Transverse Medical. His startup is developing the Point Guard Cerebral Embolic Protection device that shields the brain from debris during cardiovascular procedures, reducing the risk of strokes. Co-inventor of Point Guard, Eric has 29 years …

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Nothing Matters as Much as Execution and Iteration: Interview with Wyndly CEO Aakash Shah 47:54

1y ago47:54

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with the exuberant Aakash Shah, co-founder and CEO of Wyndly, a telehealth startup that helps people overcome their allergies with personalized, at-home treatment plans. Aakash was part of the Y Combinator W21 batch. As the CEO of Wyndly, he’s led the company from early inception through product develo…

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Finding Opportunities When Curveballs Come Your Way: Interview with Cytovale CEO Ajay Shah 33:02

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Ajay Shah, co-founder and CEO of Cytovale. The company is helping solve the sepsis problem with IntelliSep, a simple, cost-effective, and quick sepsis test. Ajay is a serial entrepreneur and engineer with expertise in cell-based diagnostic technologies. Before Cytovale, Ajay co-founded two other l…

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Identifying and Mitigating Key Risk Factors in Medtech Startups: Interview with Adona Medical CEO Brian Fahey 52:06

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we had an insightful chat with Brian Fahey, CEO of Adona Medical, which is a Shifamed-portfolio company. The Adona Interatrial Shunt is a smart implant designed to enable individualized management of heart failure. Before Adona, Brian founded a critical care company, Niveus Medical. He also spent time at J&J Innov…

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De-Risking Your Way to a Successful Fundraise: Interview with WearLinq CEO Konrad Morzkowski 40:23

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Konrad Morzkowski, co-founder and CEO of WearLinq. The startup is commercializing eWave, an FDA-cleared EKG monitor for continuous cardiac monitoring. Konrad is an engineer from Sweden and a member of Forbes’ 30 under 30 list. After obtaining an MS at Stanford – where he met his co-founders and ra…