State of Medtech

In this episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Blackwood pulls back the curtain on the broken world of hospital vendor credentialing. He explains to host Omar Khateeb how a well-intentioned system for safety and compliance has been hijacked by companies charging reps $3,000-$5,000 a year in fees for things like mandatory paper scrubs and "expedited processing." Dr. Blackwood shares his in...

In this episode, Omar Khateeb, Founder of MarketCraft, breaks down Elon Musk’s provocative prediction that robotic surgeons may outperform humans far sooner than most expect. Through a deep dive into exponential AI growth, shared robotic learning, and the realities of modern surgery, the conversation explores how medicine could move toward extreme precision, global accessibility, and dramatically...

Joe Kiani, Founder & Executive Chairman of Willow Laboratories, delivers an inspiring keynote on the realities of medtech entrepreneurship. He reflects on founding Masimo, detailing the challenges of breaking into a monopolized market to introduce technology that prevented blindness in infants. Kiani emphasizes the critical role of hard work, ethical integrity, and surrounding oneself with pur...

In this episode, Omar Khateeb is joined by Leo Grady, Founder & CEO of Jona. Leo shares his journey from AI in radiology and cardiology to tackling the gut microbiome, driven by family health battles. He explains how Jona’s AI analyzes your unique gut ecosystem, identifies patterns linked to everything from anxiety to osteoporosis, and simulates personalized dietary plans. They review Omar’s o...

In this episode, Scott Hickle, Co-founder and CEO of Throne, joins host Omar Khateeb to discuss the future of at-home health monitoring starting with your toilet. Scott explains how Throne’s device uses AI and computer vision to track gut health, hydration, and urinary metrics, turning everyday bathroom visits into actionable health insights. He shares the origin story from poker night to product...

In this episode, Nicholas Talamantes, Senior Director of Market Intelligence at Life Science Intelligence, joins Omar Khateeb to dissect December 2025's most impactful medtech moves. Wrapping up with a speed round of the month’s top deals, this episode delivers the insights you need to navigate the start of 2026. Press play for the full analysis. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Cold Open: Fraud, Ca...

In this episode Omar Khateeb, Founder of MarketCraft, breaks down the biggest trend reshaping MedTech in 2026: the explosion of "Mini-Strategics." These multi-billion dollar, pure-play spin-outs from giants like J&J and 3M are becoming focused acquirers, finally addressing the industry's chronic exit and liquidity problem. Omar explains how this creates a virtuous cycle, unlockin...

In this episode, Grace Hanson, Director of Enterprise Marketing at Eko Health, sits down to explore the human side of AI in medtech. She shares how Eko’s AI-powered stethoscope is detecting heart disease earlier and saving lives, translating that same innovative mindset to marketing. Grace gets real about the daily AI tools she relies on, from Zoom summaries to prompt engineering, and why most mar...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael Cetta (CEO) and Mark Zachary (COO) of Crimson Scientific. Hear how an ER doc's daily frustration with tangled EKG wires and adhesive electrodes led to a partnership with a visionary engineer from MIT. They break down why the 12-lead EKG process hasn't changed since 1938 and how their reusable, dry-electrode pad aims to make it faster, simpler,...

In this episode, Moon Kang, Director of Growth Marketing at Showpad, dives deep into what it means to be a growth marketer in 2025. He talks about building systems that plug funnel gaps, why marketing must own the full customer journey, and how Showpad’s recent merger created the first AI-powered revenue effectiveness platform for field selling. Moon unpacks the "AI sandwich" method, the...

In this episode, Ramin Mousavi,President, CEO, & Board of Directors at CathWorks, shares the inside story of how a small medtech company re-engineered coronary diagnostics and built one of the most innovative strategic partnerships in the industry. He dives into the early failures, the AI breakthrough that changed everything, and the lessons founders must learn about teams, trust, and timing....

In this episode, Garheng Kong offers a rare investor’s perspective on how medtech companies can scale in a post-COVID, AI-native world. He explores how consumer behavior is reshaping the healthcare ecosystem, why home diagnostics and virtual care are now permanent pillars of the industry, and how AI is already proving to be more capable than humans at pattern recognition and clinical decision supp...

In this episode, Christian Espinosa, Founder & CEO of Blue Goat Cyber, pulls back the curtain on the urgent, under-the-radar crisis in medtech: cybersecurity. He shares his powerful journey from selling his first cyber business to a life-threatening blood clot that changed his path and why medical devices saved his life, but also inspired his new mission. We explore why founders leave cybersec...

In this episode, Nicholas Talamantes, Sr. Director of Market Intelligence at Life Science Intelligence (LSI), breaks down the transformative end to 2025 in medtech. We dissect the M&A surge, the critical trends in cardiovascular innovation, and the Q3 earnings that signal a blockbuster 2026. Tune in for the strategic insights every founder and investor needs. Episode Breakdown 00:00 – Opening...

In this episode,  Komeil Nasrollahi of Siemens Healthineers breaks down how corporate innovation really works. Discover why Siemens doesn’t need a venture fund to back startups; they offer something better: a global distribution network. We dive into the pitfalls of medtech adoption, the rise of non-surgical robotics, and how founders can position themselves for strategic partnership.  Komeil Nasr...

Brent Lavin⁠ , Director of Strategic Growth at BD,  joins the show to break down the art and science of medtech M&A. Discover the three key characteristics that determine whether a company builds new tech organically or acquires it and why most get it wrong. He shares real-world stories from acquisitions like Straub Medical and Close, including surprises that only show up after the deal is don...

Dr. Anahita Dua, vascular surgeon and CMO of Major Medical,Founder of Healthcare For Action, joins The State of MedTech to reveal how a small shift in surgical access moving from the groin to the arm could save countless lives. She and Omar dive deep into innovation, engineering, and how smart design can change the future of vascular care. Hit play to hear how AX EVAR is rewriting what’s possible...

In this episode of The State of MedTech, we dive into the raw ingredients of a legendary medtech career with Doug Boyd , SVP & GM at Imperative Care. What builds a legendary medtech leader? Doug Boyd of Imperative Care shares the blueprint. We cover the "Auris Mafia" effect, hiring for hunger over pedigree, and the hard lesson from a startup failure. Learn the key to overcoming overt...

Could your gut be the key to solving chronic fatigue, autoimmune issues, or even mental health? Leo Grady, Founder and CEO of Jona, joins the show to explain how AI is unlocking the secrets of the microbiome one stool sample at a time. From fecal transplants to personalized diet plans, learn how deep sequencing and transparent science are changing healthcare without the guesswork.  Stream the epis...

In this episode of The State of MedTech, host Omar M. Khateeb engages with Dr. Sean O'Mara, Founder & Senior Physician Researcher at Private Medical Research , for a deep dive into a transformative perspective on corporate and individual health. Dr. Sean O'Mara, presents visceral fat not as a cosmetic issue, but as the primary biomarker for chronic disease, the leading cost and product...

In this episode, host Omar M. Khateeb sits down with Robert Isaacs, M.D. CEO & Founder at TrackX Technology,  a Duke neurosurgeon and serial entrepreneur. They dive into his latest venture: a platform that provides live imaging for surgeons without the dangerous radiation. We uncover TrackX's "secret sauce" for instantaneous registration, the real-world data slashing radiation an...

October in MedTech was wild billion-dollar deals, bold spinouts, and the future of incision-free surgery. Omar Khateeb and Nicholas Talamantes, Senior Director of Market Intelligence at Life Science Intelligence break down how Boston Scientific, J&J, and Stryker are reshaping the field  plus which startups made LSI’s Hot 25 list. Listen in for the market moves, investor insights, and tech shif...

On this episode of The State of MedTech, host Omar M. Khateeb is joined by Gina Torres, Territory Manager of Shockwave Medical who has consistently reached the pinnacle of sales success. Gina opens up about her transition from a trusted nurse to a sales rep in what she calls "the hardest sales job out there." We explore the delicate balance of being a clinical consultant versus a salespe...

In this episode of The State of MedTech, host Omar M. Khateeb sits down with Dr. Chad Gordon, a neurosurgeon and plastic surgeon who founded the field of neuroplastic surgery and the company CraniUs Therapeutics. Dr. Gordon shares the deeply personal mission that led him to invent the NeuroPass, a skull implant that acts as a permanent delivery port for brain therapies.  He recounts the moment he...

In this episode of The State of MedTech, host Omar M. Khateeb sits down with Dr. Oke Anakwenze, Orthopedic Surgeon at Duke University and Founder of SutureTech, to explore a breakthrough that’s turning tendon repair on its head. Dr. Anakwenze reveals the revolutionary design behind the Rapid-Fix, an all-suture staple that could make complex, time-consuming repairs a thing of the past.  From confro...