Best Medtech Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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EP#519 - Eric Laudet: Turning Chronic care into a scalable medtech solution 37:17

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Timestamps: 02:02 — Why Eric quit finance to create instead of comply. 04:20 — Investor Brain as a Founder: 70+ angel deals, stakeholder management, and Switzerland’s funding “missing middle.” 12:50 — Flow > Busywork: How Eric engineers flow states to work efficiently 16:25 — Why Holistic exists: Root-cause care for chronic conditions vs. longevity…

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Inside AECs: Where ‘Skin in the Game’ Meets Innovation, Access, and the Ability to Adapt 47:14

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See how ambulatory endoscopy centers (AECs) are reshaping GI care—combining independent physicians’ personal investment with “nimble” innovation and improved patient access. In this episode, Olympus’ Director of Strategic Marketing for GI Diane Locher, joins Dr. Nalini Guda of GI Associates and Dr. Neil Parikh of CTGI & GI Alliance to discuss the u…

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A Journalistic POV of the Medtech Industry with Amanda Pedersen of Informa Markets 20:22

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we welcome Informa Markets Senior Editor Amanda Pedersen. Amanda has been covering the medical device industry since 2006, examining trends and innovations with a deep understanding of the medtech landscape. We also discuss MD&M Midwest 2025 taking place in Minneapolis on October 21 and 22. If you're pl…

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EP #525 - Pascal Sollberger & Adrian Adank: Turning Word of Mouth Into a Scalable Business 27:15

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Timestamps: 02:25 - Why Angels Invest Beyond Returns 05:40 - Spotting the Gap in Word of Mouth Marketing 10:00 - Investing in Founders, Not Just Ideas 18:48 - Scaling from Switzerland to Europe (and Beyond) This episode was co-produced by SICTIC, the leading angel investor network in Switzerland. Episode Summary: Pascal Sollberger is the Co-Founder…

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Can Mickelsen’s Sequel - Field Medical - Be Superior to the Original? Talking about a Revolution 1:14:07

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Dr. Steven Mickelsen shares his unique journey to becoming a leading figure in the MedTech industry. He discusses the evolution of pulse field ablation technology, the challenges faced in the field of electrophysiology, and his decision to start Field Medical, a follow up story to the historically successful F…

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EP #495 - Investing in Startups as Father and Son 37:34

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Timestamps: 5:20 - Helping European companies set up shop in China 11:43 - SICTIC’s investment program for kids 17:57 - Building AI models to predict fundraising success 26:00 - How being a young investor changes your perspective This episode was co-produced by SICTIC, the leading angel investor network in Switzerland. This episode was sponsored by…

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EP #524 - Nenad Nikolic & Herbert Bay: How to Build a Product Dream Team 47:38

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Timestamps: 3:31 - What’s the best tech team setup? 16:05 - Using OKRs for your tech team 32:53 - The more you automate, the higher the tech debt? 37:21 - Marketing the product before you even build it This episode was originally a live webinar co-hosted with Holycode, a software development partner that's helped more than 140 startups scale by pro…

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AI COEs: Possibilities and pitfalls for scaling AI impact 29:52

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In this episode of Shaping Healthcare, host Laurel Rockall welcomes Sridhar Turaga, SVP of Data, Analytics, & AI at CitiusTech, to explore a timely and critical question: How can organizations structure themselves to unlock the full potential of AI at scale? Sridhar shares his perspective on the evolving role of AI Centers of Excellence (COEs), emp…

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EP#523 - Christian Greis & Nicolas Abelé: Cash, Control, and Consequences: The Real Cost of Startup Growth 46:05

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Timestamps 12:16 — Bootstrapping mindset, MVP building, and milestone-based rounds. 17:50 — The trade-offs of bringing VCs on board versus angels. 27:58 — Honest discussion of founder stress, cash flow, and mental health. 41:46 — Final takeaways and practical advice for first-time founders. This episode was produced by Founders Hive — a community o…

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Understanding Cognito Therapeutics’ mission to bring hope to people, families enduring dementia 1:17:26

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Cognito Therapeutics’ Christian Howell conveys a deep sense of service that brought him to the MedTech industry. Host Tom Salemi talks with Howell about his Navy service, including a mission targeting pirates in the Persian Gulf on Sept. 11, 2001. From there, Howell gained a unique—and faraway—view of the trag…

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Sara Aswegan | Strategic Advisor | Rare Disease Advocacy, Patient-Centric Solutions, & Global Collaboration 30:24

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Sarah Aswegan, a seasoned biopharma leader and strategic advisor for global rare disease solutions, shares her journey from sales in pharma to her consulting work today. She discusses her experience in transitioning biopharma companies from clinical to commercial success, the evolution of medtech in diagnosing and managing rare diseases, and the co…

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EP #522 - Pierre Bi: Owning the risk to own the market: The Startup Decarbonizing Real Estate 39:48

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Timestamps: 13:04 - Spotting untapped markets through first-hand pain 18:49 - Turning CO2 roadmaps into revenue models 26:06 - Building recurring revenues in a capex-heavy industry 32:16 - Why sustainability is already profitable This episode was co-produced with SEF-Growth, the Swiss Economic Forum's Growth initiative to support Swiss startups and…

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Why surgeons and hospitals – not robotics industry – should drive telesurgery’s future adoption 32:03

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In this episode of IntuitiveTalks, Host Tom Salemi visits Intuitive’s Atlanta hub to sit down with Brian Miller, executive vice president and chief digital officer. Miller, who witnessed the first telesurgery procedure in 2001, shares his perspective on how surgical robotics has advanced beyond many early barriers to long-distance surgery. He empha…

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Disrupting healthcare software testing with Synthetic Quality Engineer 11:35

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In this episode of the Shaping Healthcare Podcast, Gaurav Shrimal, AVP – Quality & Validation at CitiusTech, joins host Laurel to discuss how the Synthetic Quality Engineer (SQE) is making Gen AI adoption in software testing more consistent and scalable. Join them as they: Uncover how Gen AI can reduce testing effort by up to 50% Explore SQE’s role…

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GE HealthCare’s Gera focuses on heart and CV disease – new device delivery tech and MTI finalists 1:31:11

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Managing Editor Kayleen Brown talks with Jyoti Gera, CEO of CardioVascular and Interventional Solutions for GE HealthCare, about her journey into the MedTech industry, the significance of cardiovascular health, the challenges faced in patient care, and the innovative solutions GE HealthCare is implementing to …

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How Efficiency in Import and Distribution Logistics Drives Global Success 11:37

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How Efficiency in Import and Distribution Logistics Drives Global Success? Efficient importation and distribution are no longer operational afterthoughts, they are strategic imperatives for pharmaceutical and MedTech companies seeking global expansion. But what are the hidden risks, and how can companies truly optimize their logistics while remaini…

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EP #521 - Andreas Caminada: Waiting 7 years to turn a profit (and getting 3 Michelin Stars in the process) 23:20

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Timestamps 00:00 – Tour of Andreas’ self-built "culinary village" (bakery, guesthouse, fermentation lab). 08:05 – The startup struggle: Bootstrapping with 4 people and sleeping in the restaurant. 13:22 – Losing his co-founder/girlfriend: Why he almost quit (but didn’t). 19:06 – Monetization secrets: Licensing deals, Hublot/Audi partnerships, and wh…

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EP #520 - Wanja Humanes: From Lab to Launch: How Kickfund Backs Switzerland’s Brightest Ideas 35:57

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Timestamps: 9:00 – What Is Venture Kick and Kickfund? 12:55 – Why Wanja Joined Kickfund 18:45 – Why Founders & Investors Love Kickfund 27:05 – The Long-Term Vision This episode was co-produced with KickFund, a VC fund investing in the most promising Swiss deeptech startups. Check out the link in the bio/comments to learn more about them!Episode sum…

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New CMR CEO Brings MedTech, Provider Experience to Surgical Robotics Strategy; Capstan Targets the Heart 1:22:25

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, CMR Surgical CEO Massimiliano Colella joins Editorial Director Tom Salemi to share his wide-ranging journey through the MedTech industry. He talks about his experiences across global markets, his move from MedTech into the provider world, and why partnerships are critical to healthcare. Colella also dives into…

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Dr. Adam Power | Co-Founder & CMO, Front Line Medical Technologies | Innovating Trauma Care, Aortic Occlusion, & Global Impact 29:22

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Dr. Adam Power, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Front Line Medical Technologies, shares his fascinating journey from a background in vascular surgery to developing COBRA-OS, a groundbreaking device for hemorrhage control. He discusses the challenges and milestones in bringing this life-saving technology to market, the impact of the device i…

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Open Hardware Talks: Is space a commons? 1:07:45

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Space is busier than ever before. In the latest edition of the global space race, private actors have joined the game. But space as the next frontier for businesses comes at a price. As debris in orbit continues to increase and more fossil-fuel-powered rockets are sending celebrities into space, what will happen to our ecosystems on Earth? Should t…

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How Abbott is rethinking mitral, tricuspid, and aortic solutions with next-generation innovation 34:45

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In this episode of AbbottTalks, Hosts Tom Salemi and Kayleen Brown sit down with Santosh Prabhu, PhD, Divisional Vice President of Product Development for Abbott’s Structural Heart business, to discuss the company’s expanding portfolio and its impact on patients. Prabhu outlines Abbott’s transcatheter solutions, including MitraClip, TriClip, and Na…

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Changing the Landscape of Orthopedic Care with Sonex Health 30:52

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we're joined by two leaders from Sonex Health, a company that's pioneering minimally invasive ultrasound-guided procedures that really are changing the landscape of orthopedic care—Bob Paulson (President and CEO) and Dr. Darryl Barnes (Founder and Chief Technology Officer). We talk about the inspiration…

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EP #518 - Denys Sutter & Girisha Fernando: Bootstrapping vs. Fundraising: Which path actually wins in the early days? 41:52

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Timestamps: 6:00 – Deciding between chasing investor money vs. revenues from day one 29:42 – How founder pressure differs across funding strategies (runway vs. cash-flow anxiety) 37:22 – Can a bootstrapped startup realistically become a market leader? 35:10 – In what scenario would they switch financing strategies? This episode was produced by Foun…

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How Bioretec Makes Orthopedic Implants Disappear + Medtronic’s Cole on the Growing Power of ASCs 59:38

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Host Tom Salemi and managing editor Kayleen Brown recap their recent West Coast tour—including a stop at the Santa Clara Convention Center, home of DeviceTalks West on Oct. 15–16. Register at West.DeviceTalks.com. They also share highlights from the MedtechVISION conference, including Kayleen’s brush with grea…

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EP #517 - ⁠⁠Laurent Decrue & Jeremias Meier: Operations, Fundraising, Finance — Don’t Make These Mistakes! 52:47

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Timestamps: 03:14 - What even is “operations”? 7:57 - Should OKRs be set top-down or bottom-up? 17:05 - Top 3 key KPIs for early stage startups 26:00 - How to focus on fundraising without losing traction 43:26 - What happens when you don’t have your finances in order? This episode was originally a live webinar co-hosted with Holycode, a software de…

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Learn why we can’t call Cerapedics a startup anymore and the latest in smart catheter innovation 1:00:16

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Host Tom Salemi talks with Valeska Schroeder, CEO of Cerapedics, about her company’s success in developing drug-device combination products aimed at enhancing bone repair in spinal fusion surgeries. In this week’s FOMO session, Managing Editor Kayleen Brown explores the prospects of smart catheters with insigh…

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Morgan Evans | CEO, Agitated Solutions & Founder, Avio Medtech Consulting | Supporting & Accelerating MedTech Startups & Entrepreneurs 30:18

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Morgan Evans is a biomechanical engineer, serial medtech entrepreneur, and angel investor. She shares her journey from aspirations of becoming a doctor, to working in mergers and acquisitions at Medtronic, to co-founding/founding six companies, including Agitated Solutions and Avio Medtech Consulting. Morgan discusses the importance of supporting s…

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EP #516 - Patrick Pestalozzi & François Capel: How This Biomarker Can Detect Sepsis 3 Days Early 49:03

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Timestamps: 6:00 - Tackling the early detection of sepsis 17:17 - Why obsess over hard challenges? 27:41 - Marketing a new biomarker 34:20 - Expanding and delegating to distributors This episode was co-produced with Innovaud, the innovation and investment promotion agency for the canton of Vaud. About Patrick Pestalozzi & François Capel: Patrick Pe…

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Pinpointing GI Bleeds: Olympus Experts Talk Hemostasis and Imaging Innovation 28:39

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When a GI bleed strikes, the atmosphere in the procedure room changes instantly. In this episode of OlympusTalks, Olympus’ Christian Stroupe and Robert Barrett share how Olympus® technologies are designed to help physicians regain visibility and respond quickly to find the bleed and achieve hemostasis. Chapter 1: Meet the Guests Olympus’ Christian …

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How Virtual Incision Drew an Intuitive Vet Back to Surgical Robotics; One VCs View of Uncertainty 1:19:58

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In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly, new Virtual Incision CEO Jim Alecxih walks us through his career, including a critical role at Intuitive Surgical, and explains why the Mira surgical robotic system convinced him to return to the industry. Olympus Ventures’ Abby Hunter-Syed keeps an eye on the broader tumult impacting MedTech. Chris Newmarker deli…

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EP #515 - Antonia Albert: What Makes a Startup Attractive to VCs? 35:52

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Timestamps: 2:30 - What makes a startup attractive to VCs? 7:44 - Why VC money isn’t for everyone 16:40 - What if the VC tells you no? 21:00 - What is “vibe coding”? 24:25 - When VCs decide to invest This episode was originally a live conversation which took place at startup days 2025, in Bern. Check out startup days to learn about next year's even…

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QA in HealthTech will never be the same: How Gen AI is driving the change 28:32

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In this episode of the Shaping Healthcare Podcast, host Laurel Rockall welcomes Gaurav Shrimal, AVP of Quality & Validation at CitiusTech, and Kanika Pandey, VP of Global Sales at Loadmill, to explore how Gen AI is reshaping quality assurance in healthcare. Join them to gain insights into: Dual impact of Gen AI on QA: transforming QA processes and …

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Previewing the Mayo Clinic Department of Surgery’s Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit 51:32

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, Dr. Cornelius Thiels (Associate Chair of Innovation) and Dr. Kyle Ettinger (Director of Innovation) from the Mayo Clinic Department of Surgery preview the upcoming Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit. Gain behind-the-scenes insight into the department’s pioneering work, including how they're leveraging AI…

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EP #514 - Bolko Hohaus & Tomas Sluka: The Augmented Reality Breakthrough That Could Replace Your Smartphone 56:45

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Timestamps: 8:30 - The problem in VA that CREAL is tackling 15:10 - VA as the future 34:45 - What’s next for CREAL after closing another funding round 46:45 - Why don't we see more Swiss startups becoming global category leaders? This episode was co-produced by SICTIC, the leading angel investor network in Switzerland. Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to order you…

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Can Foldax’s Polymer, Robots Upend Heart Valve Market? NVIDIA’s Niewolny Talks Digital Surgery 1:14:05

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Editorial Director Tom Salemi sits down with Ken Charhut, executive chair and CEO of Foldax, to discuss how the startup’s polymer valve and robotic manufacturing process could offer a new alternative to traditional structural heart valves. David Niewolny, director of healthcare and medical business development…

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Bethany Corbin, JD | Healthcare Innovation Attorney & Author | Femtech Leadership, Women's Health Advocacy & Legal Guidance 40:39

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Bethany Corbin, a nationally recognized healthcare innovation attorney and femtech entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey into the medtech industry, driven by personal experiences and a passion for women's health. As the founder of Women's Health Innovation Consulting, Bethany discusses her new book, "The Femtech Revolution," which aims to educ…

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EP #513 - Besfort Biljali: What Really Works in Swiss Sales (and in Greener, Faster, and Cheaper Lighting) 48:45

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Timestamps 3:52 - Past failures that paved the way for success 9:12 - Shifting from finance, to vocation training, to retrofitting luminaries 13:57 How Lumvin found a swiss-based cheaper, faster, and sustainable way to upgrade luminaries 32:28 Tips for driving sales in Switzerland 37:14 - Winning the Swiss Economic Award This episode was co-produce…

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Why Abbott’s vascular team sees AI as the GPS for the cath lab 38:27

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In this episode of AbbottTalks, Hosts Tom Salemi and Kayleen Brown sit down with Ethan Korngold, MD, Divisional Vice President, Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer of Abbott’s Vascular business, to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping decision-making in the cath lab and beyond. Dr. Korngold, an interventional cardiologist turned M…

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Can Subsense’s Nanoparticles Be One Small Step for BCI; Preview of the MedtechVISION Conference 1:11:51

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Subsense CEO and Co-Founder Tetiana Aleksandrova shares how her company is using nanoparticles to establish brain-computer interfaces with the potential to deliver powerful new therapies to the brain. In her conversation with Host Tom Salemi, she reflects on her background, the impact of the war in…

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EP #512 - Michael Wüst: Building a Fintech Scaleup for International Payments & Collections 41:07

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Timestamps: 2:50 - Building a cloud-native API-first product 5:28 - How will AI change banking? 12:14 - The big regulatory beast 25:24 - Amnis’ growth challenges This episode was sponsored by infinity.swiss, Switzerland’s most advanced AI accounting tool. Save 25% by entering code SWISSPRENEUR at checkout. Click here⁠ to order your copy of “Swiss S…

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Navigating Dynamic Shifts in Medtech with Jesse Jensen of Switchback Medical 32:56

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we're diving into the rapidly evolving world of contract manufacturing with Jesse Jensen, VP of Operations at Switchback Medical. Switchback Medical is pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in medtech. From trends in vertical integration and process innovation to global expansion strategies, i…

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iRhythm’s CEO on Finding the Footing Needed to Deliver Disruptive Tech; ZB’s Tornos on Being Bold 1:09:39

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, iRhythm CEO Quentin Blackford shares his MedTech journey, the tech powering iRhythm’s arrhythmia detection, and what it takes to disrupt traditional healthcare. He talks patient engagement, predictive care, and the company’s push deeper into primary care. In this week’s FOMO, you’ll hear my intervi…

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Dhruv Agrawal | CEO, Aether Biomedical | 3D Printing, Bionic Limbs, & Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned 29:45

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Dhruv Agrawal is CEO and president of Aether Biomedical. Discover Dhruv's unique journey from studying medicine in New Delhi to creating life-changing bionic limbs. Under his leadership, Aether Biomedical has achieved significant milestones, including CE certification and FDA registration for its Zeus V1 bionic limb. Dhruv shares his personal story…

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EP #511 - Laurent Decrue, Kai Eberhardt & Fredrik Isler: How Much Should Founders Raise in Series A/B? 48:38

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Timestamps: 5:00 – How much should you raise in a Series A? 12:39 – Should you get existing investors to invest again? 19:12 – How to approach investors for a Series A 30:00 – How to mitigate risk for your investors 35:09 – What if you just bootstrapped? This episode was originally a live webinar co-hosted with Holycode, a software development part…

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Why Enovis™ is betting on bracing comfort, workflow solutions and patient-focused rehab tech 46:59

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In this episode of Ortho Innovation Talks, Terry Ross, Group President, Enovis™ Prevention & Recovery, shares how the company is reimagining orthopedic recovery through a combination of smart bracing technology and digital health platforms. Ross details how Enovis is prioritizing comfort and wearability in its bracing designs to drive better patien…

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J&J Vision’s Menziuso sees huge opportunity; Boston Scientific’s view of AI-driven Diagnostics 1:10:21

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker speaks with Peter Menziuso, Johnson & Johnson company group chair for Vision, about the company’s strategy to advance vision care. J&J MedTech’s Vision business already represents one-sixth of the company’s $32 billion in annual medtech revenue, and new innovations…

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EP #510 - Levent Künzi: When Does a Startup Become a Scaleup? 46:47

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Timestamps: 4:16 - When does a startup become a scaleup? 18:04 - Prioritizing which issue to tackle next 25:06 - Why properti only has Swiss investors 28:40 - Challenges in scaling up in Switzerland vs Internationally 31:34 - How Levent leverages his advisory board 39:00 - Key advice for early founders Click here to purchase our book, “Swiss Startu…

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Championing Safety Behind the Scenes: The Infection Preventionist's Role in Endoscope Reprocessing 42:07

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Infection preventionists are often the unsung heroes of patient safety—working behind the scenes to ensure that every procedure is as safe as possible. In this OlympusTalks episode, Jamie McGloin, Infection Prevention & Control Specialist at Olympus, and IPC consultant, Linda Dickey, bring their deep experience and unique perspectives to the forefr…

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Ethically Using AI to Build Healthcare Brands with Kathleen Hustad of Bloom44 26:30

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we go beyond logos and taglines to explore what brand strategy really means in today’s healthcare landscape. From building trust in an oversaturated market to defending your message in the age of AI-driven misinformation, this conversation gets to the heart of what it takes to create a brand that lasts.…