Medsider: Learn from Medtech and Healthtech Founders and CEOs

In this episode of Medsider Radio , I sat down with myself. Well, sort of.  This unique episode of Medsider flips the script, putting myself in the interviewee seat alongside my good friend, and temporary host, Brett Johnston. We discussed where founders should focus early on, guidance for taking the leap from your corporate position, and how to know which opportunities to pursue. If you’re new to...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Jennifer Ernst , CEO of Tivic Health. Jennifer came to the medtech space after more than 20 years in the computing and electronics industries, serving in high-profile roles at Xerox PARC and Thin Film Electronics. In 2016, Jennifer founded direct-to-consumer medtech company Tivic Health and helped lead the development and commercialization of th...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Dan Clark, President of Linear Health Sciences. Dan Clark started his career in the private sector at Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 200 organization that he calls “the largest company you’ve never heard of.” After experiencing the medtech innovation cycle many times over, he was eager to innovate himself. In 2015, Dan teamed up with Dr. Ryan Dennis...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Heather Underwood, CEO of EvoEndo . Heather is a medical device and health technology entrepreneur with a highly interdisciplinary background at the intersection of computer science, global health, human-centered design, education, and international development. In this interview, Heather elaborates on her unique approach to innovation in the me...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Yoav Kimchy, Founder and CTO of Check-Cap. Yoav has more than 20 years of experience in the development and management of innovative medical device companies. In 2005, he founded Check-Cap , a clinical-stage medical diagnostics company that aims to change the colorectal cancer (CRC) screening landscape with its C-Scan ingestible capsule, tracing...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Bryce Klontz, President and CEO of New View Surgical. With over 20 years of experience working in the surgical device space from Canada to Singapore, Bryce brings a tactical advantage to his role as the CEO of New View Surgical .  Under his leadership, New View Surgical has closed a successful Series B with a cumulative total of $14.5 million in...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Eugene Malinskiy, CEO and Co-founder of Lazurite. Eugene is a serial entrepreneur with expertise in the IT and medical fields. He also has hands-on experience as a medic and has worked in operating rooms throughout the country. He founded Lazurite , an innovative healthcare company focused on cutting-edge surgical and lighting technologies, in 2...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Cody Simmons, CEO of DermaSensor. Cody spent four years learning about business strategy and analytics at biotechnology giant Genentech before becoming CEO of DermaSensor in 2016, where he leads development and commercialization efforts for the company’s novel skin cancer detection tool. In 2018, he was included on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Sina Habibi, CEO of Cognetivity. Sina has a Ph. D. in engineering from the University of Cambridge, where he met his business partner Seyed-Mahdi Khaligh-Razavi . The two co-founded Cognetivity Neurosciences , which develops cognitive assessment tests for clinicians and patients to detect cognitive impairment, including dementia.  In this discus...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Olivier Delporte, CEO of Miracor Medical. Olivier has more than 20 years of sales, marketing, and general management experience, mostly in the medical device industry. In 2016, he became the CEO of Miracor Medical , a medical device company based in Belgium. Under Olivier’s guidance, the company is advancing its flagship PiCSO treatment for seve...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Laura Yecies, CEO of Bone Health Technologies. Laura is a Silicon Valley veteran with more than three decades of experience at major tech companies and startups. She’s always had an interest in improving people’s health and wellness and was drawn to medtech startup Bone Health Technologies , which is developing a vibration belt intended to preve...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Justin Zenanko and Greg Molnar, co-founders of SynerFuse. Justin is a Certified Public Accountant who previously led fundraising efforts at Recombinetics and Greg is the former Director of Neuromodulation Research at Medtronic. In 2018, they joined forces to build SynerFuse , a clinical-stage startup developing an innovative therapy to relieve c...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with David Neale, CEO and co-founder of Argá Medtech. David has three decades of experience bringing medical goods, services, and devices to bear across a range of sectors and in multiple countries. In 2020, he launched Argá Medtech , a multinational company focused on developing new, more efficient ways to treat atrial fibrillation. In this conversa...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Justin Barad , Co-Founder and CEO of Osso VR . Justin is an orthopedic surgeon with a passion for technology and a history of working in the video game industry. Using his experience and knowledge, he developed a virtual reality platform that can reform the way surgeons are trained and assessed. In this conversation, Justin explains how he avoid...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with John Mastrototaro, CEO of Movano . John has more than 30 years’ worth of experience in the medical device industry and was part of the MiniMed team that helped develop the world’s first ambulatory continuous glucose monitoring system and sensor-augmented insulin pump. John is now CEO and Director of Movano, a health technology company that makes...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Jim Biggins, Founder and CEO of Access Vascular . Before starting the company, Jim developed innovative products for companies like Boston Scientific, Ocular Therapeutix, and Medtronic. He then spent 18 months shadowing clinicians in real-life medical settings, which led to the creation of Access Vascular's novel biomaterial for vascular access...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Caroline Loew , President and CEO of Glympse Bio. Caroline has been with Glympse Bio since 2018. Prior to that, she held executive roles at Merck and Bristol Myers Squibb, where she oversaw R&D. Caroline earned her bachelor’s and doctoral degrees at Imperial College, London.  In this discussion, Caroline shares her “early-and-often” approach...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Rosina Samadani, CEO of Oculogica. Rosina Samadani initially joined Oculogica in an advisory role, supporting her neurosurgeon sister’s plan to develop EyeBOX, a diagnostic medtech device for concussions. In 2015, Rosina transitioned into her current role as President and CEO of the company. With a doctorate in biomedical engineering from MIT, R...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with John Murphy, President and CEO of Virtual Incision. With a background in life sciences, aerospace, private equity, and venture capital, John co-founded Virtual Incision in 2006. The company makes miniature, portable robots that can be used to perform specific operations. The first iteration is designed for colon resections, with new variations p...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Robert Fenton, the founder and CEO of Qualio, a cloud-based all-in-one quality management system (QMS) for life sciences companies.  Prior to founding Qualio in 2012, Robert studied pharmacy for five years at the University College Cork, practiced as a community pharmacist, and spent time in quality and R&D roles at global pharmaceutical com...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we’re sitting down with Holly Rockweiler, co-founder and CEO of Madorra. Holly spent the early part of her career working as a research scientist for Boston Scientific. In 2013, she took a fellowship at Stanford University’s Byers Center for Biodesign, where she met her future business partner, Ryan Krone. Through the fellowship, Holly and Ryan developed Madorra...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we’re sitting down with Robert Kline, the Chairman of ThermoTek. Robert left big pharma to start Medivance in 1998, which he later sold for $260 million in 2011. His next venture, ViroCyt, a spin-off from the University of Colorado, sold in 2016 for $16 million. Robert then joined startup Bolder Surgical in 2017, pivoted it, and sold the company in 2021 for $160...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we’re sitting down with Kevin Goodwin , the CEO and founder of EchoNous .  Kevin has already been part of a medical first. In 1998, he founded Sonosite, which released the first point-of-care ultrasound device (PoCUS) the following year. It was a classic startup story: Sonosite hit NASDAQ immediately after launching, with no product, no approval from the Food an...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we’re sitting down with Marcus Gerhardt , who has started multiple companies, including an eCommerce platform and international consulting firm. In 2008, he co-founded Blackrock Neurotech , a pioneer in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, and the world’s leading collaborative partner for developing approved medical devices at scale for neurological therap...

In this episode of Medsider Radio , we’re sitting down with Patricia Zilliox , who has spent her entire career working in ophthalmology, including 30 years at American-Swiss medical company Alcon . In 2017, Patricia became CEO of Eyevensys , a biotech company in the clinical stage of making a drug delivery system to fight various eye diseases.  In this interview, Patricia gives advice for navigati...