The Medtech Impact Podcast

Want to know what an alpaca has to do with manufacturing innovation, or what it takes to build out a great supply chain with the right partners? Sounds like something worth hearing more about! In this episode you can learn how the team from FORGE helps founders, and companies of all sizes, build out their supply chain to connect with the right manufacturing partner, at the right time. For any star...

From the Silicon Valley of the East, via the startup nation, Sreekar Kothamachu had a fantastic vantage point to learn how medtech entrepreneurs were implementing leapfrog innovation to bring game changing solutions to patients. Building on this knowledge, Nesa Medtech has been developed through a deep understanding of the personal journey patients experience when suffering from Uterine Fibroids,...

It takes a true visionary to disrupt the medtech space! Step forward Diana Hall, CEO and Founder of ActivArmor. Diana's story is a heartfelt mission to transform how we provide orthopedic casts for patients around the world. ActivArmor's solution is based on the best components of lean manufacturing and distributed supply chains. A custom approach for producing casts that are hygenic, breathable,...

There have been fantastic advancements in robotic surgery but challenges remain around the level of haptic feedback and visual information for surgeons. Endoglow has developed a novel solution to illuminate this visualization problem, helping to improve real time decision-making during surgery. In this episode, you can learn about Dr. Doyle’s inspiration, her team's incredible progress developing...

Today we're shining a light on Wendy Slone and her novel inside out approach to woundcare. It's clear starting a medical device is tough as you navigate complex regulatory, reimbursement, and scientific hurdles, all while trying to convince investors to fund your journey! Wendy's inspirational personal story behind her technology and energizing approach to developing a truly innovative product pro...

Mitral regurgitation is the most frequent valve disease in the world affecting more than 2% of the general population. The current standard of care is open heart surgical repair of the valves but is there another option? CEO and Founder Toufic Azar of Meacor is developing an innovative minimally invasive approach that could transform treatment. Tune in to learn more about how Toufic got started, a...

A founder’s journey into entrepreneurship often has a compelling backstory behind it, and this week we’re fortunate to be able to share that of Geetha Manjunath, CEO of Niramai. Geetha provides an intimate insight into her career path and inspiration behind creating a low-cost, radiation-free tool for early detection of breast cancer. Under her leadership, Niramai is demonstrating the best aspects...

Casey Grage, CEO and Co-founder of Hubly Surgical, joins the podcast sharing insights into her personal journey as a medtech entrepreneur, and what it takes to go from business idea to FDA approval. Lots to take away from Casey who is a fantastic leader, and sets a great example of how to stay milestone focused while communicating with your key stakeholders along the way!

Ever wonder why your great technology isn’t commercially successful? Don Hawthorne has spent years working across the Life Sciences industry with nearly 50 different companies, helping drive winning Go-to-Market Strategies, and turning around companies when they lose direction. In this episode, Don shares the many GTM blind spots that founders and executive teams overlook, and how you can seek to...

As orthopedic procedures trend to become the biggest driver of healthcare spending, Rajit Kamal discusses how large medtech companies approach innovation and what they look for in early-stage startups. Rajit shares insights from his years of experience with Johnson & Johnson, developing winning teams, and how to overcome challenges bringing new solutions to patients.

Welcome to the MedTech Podcast!