Medsider: Learn from Medtech and Healthtech Founders and CEOs

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a fun chat with Conor Cullinane , co-founder and CEO of Pirouette Medical . The company, founded by three rocket scientists, is developing a low-profile, disc-shaped injector designed to deliver medicines as easily as pushing a button.   Conor studied Aeronautical Engineering at Clarkson University and graduated with minors in Biomedical Engineering and M...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an insightful chat with   Dr. Bill Hunter , CEO of Canary Medical . The company is developing smart, implantable medical devices that report on function, patient activity, and more.   Bill is a former practicing physician with 30+ years of healthcare entrepreneurial experience and over 200 patents and patent applications to his name. He’s been intimately...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a compelling chat with Beth Rogozinski , CEO of Oncoustics . The company uses advanced AI to analyze ultrasound data to offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional diagnostic methods.  Beth has held a variety of leadership roles in the field of digital health, including the development of the first FDA-cleared prescription digital therapeutic. She a...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an insightful discussion with Timothy Boire and Geoffrey Lucks , co-founders of VenoStent . The company is developing SelfWrap, a bioabsorbable wrap to improve the success rate of vascular surgeries, starting with dialysis access creation for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients.    Tim holds a Ph. D. in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University....

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Jason Hannon , President and CEO of Mainstay Medical, where he and his team are commercializing ReActiv8, an implantable neurostimulation system for intractable mechanical chronic low back pain.  Jason holds a J.D. from Stanford University Law School and a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. After 12 years at NuVasive, where as COO...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a fascinating chat with Dmitri Leonov , co-founder and CEO of Taopatch USA . The company is commercializing a range of wearable nanotechnology light therapy devices aimed at managing neurological conditions including pain management and sports performance.    Dmitri is also an advisor in a number of transformative technology projects. After seven fruitful...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with medtech veteran Joe DeVivo , President and CEO of Butterfly Network . Butterfly iQ3 is the startup's latest chip-powered, hand-held ultrasound device with superior image quality and ultrafast scan times.    Joe is a proven executive with 35 years of business leadership experience, including 22 years in the medical device industry spanning small...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a fun conversation with Kevin Eisenfrats , CEO of Contraline . Kevin and his team are developing ADAM, a novel, long-lasting, reversible male contraceptive. Kevin is a first-time entrepreneur and nanomedical engineer from the University of Virginia (UVA) and has been working on contraceptive technologies since his undergrad years. He has amassed over 50 p...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an insightful discussion with Dr. Eric Fain , CEO and President of Procyrion — a startup developing an advanced percutaneous mechanical circulatory support device for patients with chronic heart failure.   Eric began his career at Ventritex, a startup focused on implantable defibrillators. Over the next 30 years, and through the company’s acquisition by S...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a fun chat with Trent Reutiman , CEO of Mercator MedSystems . Trent and his team have developed microinfusion devices with the unique ability to locally and directly deliver targeted therapeutics during catheter-based interventions where mechanical therapy isn’t sufficient.   Trent has 25 years of leadership experience in medtech including roles in sales,...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an engaging conversation with Marissa Fayer , CEO of DeepLook Medical . This startup is developing AI-powered diagnostic tools that help radiologists detect cancerous lesions in dense tissue.   Marissa has over two decades of experience as a medtech executive, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, spanning companies like Hologic and Olympus. She’s t...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an enlightening discussion with Dan Rose , former CEO of LimFlow , which recently sold to Inari Medical . The minimally-invasive LimFlow System is designed to bypass blocked arteries in the leg and rush blood back into the foot, potentially avoiding major amputation, resolving pain, and promoting wound healing. A leader with 25 years of experience in the...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down for an engaging chat with Ahmed Zobi , founder and CEO of Syntr Health Technologies, which has developed an automated microfat processing system for use in aesthetics and plastic surgery. The FDA-cleared SyntrFuge device allows clinicians to harvest patients’ adipose tissue and then reinject it as processed microfat within minutes into the desired ar...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an engaging conversation with Bill Snyder , CEO of Vivante Health , a startup commercializing an all-in-one digital platform for digestive health conditions. GIThrive is a platform that combines data-driven technology with a team of physicians, registered dietitians, and health coaches to deliver personalized care. With over 15 years of experience in heal...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a fun and insightful conversation with Benjamin Sexson , co-founder and CEO of Monogram Orthopedics . At Monogram, Ben and his team are developing a fully autonomous robotic system for knee replacement surgery.   Benjamin's tenure at Pro-Dex, one of the world's top manufacturers of orthopedic robotic components, eventually brought him to lead the developm...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an inspiring discussion with  Dr. Steven Mickelsen , CEO of Field Medical , which is developing the next generation of pulse field ablation (PFA) technology to address ventricular arrhythmias. Starting out his career as a professional musician, Steven made a pivotal shift in his late twenties and ventured into the world of medicine. As a practicing electr...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a riveting conversation with Anish Kaushal , an ex-physician turned healthcare investor at Amplitude Ventures , one of Canada's leading healthcare VC firms. Anish's engagement with venture capital began at M Ventures in Amsterdam, a corporate VC fund of Merck KGaA, where he quickly developed a passion for the field. Outside of his professional pursuits, A...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Abhita Batra , co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Neuro42 . The company recently received 510(k) clearance for its portable head and brain MRI system, which integrates MRI, AI, and robotics in one platform. Abhita holds a B.E. in Biotechnology from Panjab University, an M.S. in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology from the University of Pennsylvan...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an engaging conversation with Ananth Ravi , CEO of MOLLI Surgical , a medtech startup that has developed an award-winning, wire-free soft tissue localization technology for breast cancer surgery. Growing up in Zambia, Ananth lost his best friend to treatable brain cancer, which ignited his passion for creating equitable and innovative cancer care solution...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Harlee Sorkin , CEO of InterShunt Technologies , a startup developing a minimally invasive catheter designed to treat heart failure. By improving blood flow and lessening the heart's workload via a shunt, the company's technology holds promise for easing heart failure symptoms. Harlee is a co-founder of Common Place Holdings, a venture studio th...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an insightful discussion with Patrick Anquetil , CEO of Portal Instruments , a company developing a novel needle-free drug delivery system. This cutting-edge technology promises to revolutionize how medications are administered, making the process less invasive, more precise, and more comfortable for patients.  Patrick brings over 20 years of experience l...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Tess Cosad , a femtech enthusiast and CEO of Béa Fertility . Béa offers effective, hormone-free, affordable, at-home fertility treatments and ovulation tracking as an alternative to traditional clinic-based offerings.  Before Béa, Tess founded Emberson Ventures, a B2B marketing agency, and Hers By Design, a femtech company. She was also the firs...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an awesome chat with  Carla Spina , the pioneering force behind Noa Therapeutics . Carla and her team are developing treatments for inflammatory skin diseases with their innovative multimodal small-molecule therapies. Carla began her academic journey at the University of Calgary in the fields of inorganic and analytical chemistry, and continued with a Ph....

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a fascinating discussion with Daniel Powel , CEO of Spark Biomedical , the company behind Sparrow Ascent, a drug-free wearable device to combat opioid withdrawal symptoms. It is also advancing neurostimulation technology to address Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome.  Daniel found his true passion in medical devices, specifically neurostimulation, in 200...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an enlightening conversation with Ken Mariash , a leading figure in the neuromodulation space and the CEO of Sinaptica Therapeutics , where his team is developing groundbreaking treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Their device delivers non-invasive neuromodulation therapy to key networks of the brain and has shown unprecedented improvement in treating thi...