State of Medtech

State of Medtech

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State of Medtech is the #1 podcast in medtech and medical devices. Hosted by Omar M. Khateeb, we go inside the business and science of healthcare innovation—with unfiltered interviews from top investors, startup founders, and industry leaders. Each week, we feature candid interviews with:💼 Top medtech investors & VCs🧠 Founders of disruptive medical device startups🧬 Clinicians & industry leaders shaping the future of medicineFrom go-to-market to M&A, AI to surgical robotics, this is your edge for scaling, funding, and selling in medtech. New episodes weekly.

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State of Medtech

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

272. Pain: Optogenetics, Closed-Loop Pain Tech & AI: Dr. Tim Deer on the Future of Interventional Spine 02.05.2025

Episode breakdown: 00:00 – Intro & What’s New in Pain02:00 – Turf Wars Are Over: Surgeons & Pain Docs Collaborating05:00 – Closed Loop for Peripheral Nervous System08:00 – Optogenetics & Viral Vector Therapy for Pain13:00 – New Tech Targets: Parkinson’s, Gait, Sleep Apnea16:00 – Imaging, Biomarkers & Functional MRI in Pain19:00 – Strategic Acquisitions: The Pros & Pitfalls24:00...

271. Josh Makower on the FDA & AMA Impact on Medtech Innovation & How to Fix It 28.04.2025

Episode breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Josh Makower and His Impact on MedTech 02:45 How Innovation Happens in Healthcare and Medical Devices 08:08 Why Reimbursement Reform Is Critical for MedTech Startups 08:49 Breaking Down the Complexities of Reimbursement Systems 12:10 How Medical Coding Affects Patient Access to Innovation 14:53 Challenges in Insurance Coverage and Healthcare Payments 17...

270. Running a Public Company vs Startup with Todd Usen 24.04.2025

00:00 Differences Between Startups and Large Strategic Companies 12:05 Building and Leading High-Performing Teams 17:06 Retaining Top Talent in a Competitive Market 21:19 Transitioning from Large Strategic Companies to Startups 26:32 The Importance of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance in Startups 30:55 Hiring Key People and Building a Strong Team 39:15 The Art and Science of Assembling a...

269. Jim Alecxih on Tailoring Your Value Prop to the Surgeon 21.04.2025

00:00 – Introduction and New Role 04:00 – Innovative Technology in Medical Imaging 08:44 – The Art and Science of Tailoring Value Propositions 18:45 – Understanding Stakeholders and Their Needs 26:38 – Sales Philosophy: Aligning Aspirations with Solutions 38:28 – Navigating Limited Territories in Sales 40:14 – Navigating Career Dynamics in Sales 43:15 – The Importance of Proactive Career Managemen...

268. The Future of Endoluminal Surgery with Dr. Todd Wilson 16.04.2025

00:00 Introduction to Robotics and EndoQuest 02:55 The Problem of Traditional Endoscopy 06:13 Efficiency and Learning Curves in Endoscopic Procedures 08:53 Market Potential and Comparisons to Other Technologies 11:53 Overview of the Robotic System and Its Features 21:07 Clinical Trials and FDA Approval 25:12 Future Goals and Market Outlook Don’t Let Cybersecurity Risks Delay Your Medical Device Pr...

267. Exits: Greg Lucier - Billion Dollar Exits and Why He’s Still On the Hunt to Acquire MedTech Assets to Challenge Strategics 14.04.2025

00:00 Introduction to Greg Lucier and His Journey 03:00 Transition from GE to Medical Device Industry 05:49 Lessons Learned at GE 09:07 Embracing Risk and Learning from Failure 11:54 Cultural Adaptation at Invitrogen 14:58 The Evolution of Genomics in Medicine 18:06 Transforming Invitrogen to Life Technologies 21:12 Merging Companies and Creating New Cultures 24:09 Navigating the Financial Crisis...

266. President’s Club: Stryker Mako Specialist & 3x Prez Club Winner Brandon Hoover 09.04.2025

00:00 Introduction to Presidents Club and Rep Prep 02:27 Brandon Hoover's Journey in Medical Sales 04:30 Winning Presidents Club: Strategies and Experiences 06:17 Building Relationships with Surgeons 12:54 Transitioning to Oncology Sales 19:26 Call Preparation and the Importance of Research 20:03 Researching Medical Professionals 22:31 Launching Fulgent Oncology 24:42 Transitioning to SaaS for...

265. The Mako Surgical Story with Founder Maurice R. Ferré, MD 07.04.2025

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Maurice Ferre 02:13 Maurice's Journey to Medicine and Entrepreneurship 10:03 The Evolution of Mako Surgical 15:01 From ZCat to Mako: The Transformation 26:52 The Vision Behind Mako's Technology 32:21 Navigating Challenges and Securing Funding 41:05 The Journey to Mako's IPO 42:01 The Impact of Mako's Acquisition by Stryker 45:39 Building a Sales Pipeline a...

264. Neuro: Using Brain-Computer Interface to solve motor impairment with Kurt Haggstrom, Chief Commercial Officer at Synchron 02.04.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

263. Changing Surgical Training Culture with Medtronic’s Orleigh Bogle 30.03.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

262. Hospital Operations: Using AI to Automate Hospital Operations with David Atashroo MD & Matt Heim of Qventus 27.03.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

261.Anesthesia: AI & Robotics for Airway Management with Dimitri Sokolov, CEO of Spiro 24.03.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

260.Diagnostics: Detecting Esophageal Precancer with Lishan Aklog, CEO of Lucid Diagnostics 19.03.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

259.Soft Skills in Medicine with Mohammed Teleb MD 17.03.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

258. Ophthalmology: Eyelid Rejuvenation with Patricia Buehler, MD, Founder of Osheru 12.03.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

257. Neurotech: Tackling Alzheimer’s through Drug Free Tech with Christian Howell, CEO of Cognito 10.03.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

256. Medical Sales Rep to Owning a Medtech Development Company with Jason Scherer, CEO of VitaTek 05.03.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

255. Neurology: Using Catheter-Based Technology to Interface with the Brain with Jose Morales MD, Founder of Vonova 26.02.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

254. Revolutionizing Lymphedema Care: The Koya Medical Story with CEO & Founder Andy Doraiswamy 24.02.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

253. Robotics: Distalmotion CEO Greg Roche 19.02.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

252. Family Office: Life Sciences Investor Dr. Juliette Singh 17.02.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

251. Career: How to Accelerate Your Career Growth in Medtech with Henry Peck 12.02.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

250. Cardiac Investing: Investor & Board Chairman Ken Nelson 10.02.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

249. Neuro: A New Low-Profile Intracranial Device Platform with Jesse Christopher, CEO, Longeviti Neuro Solutions 05.02.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

248.Transformation - How to drive value creation in people, products and go-to-market with Michael Farrington, Chief Growth and Transformation Officer at Corza Medical 03.02.2025

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listener...

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