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 healthcare. In this discussion, Cody shares why he thinks companies need to focus on regulatory and...
Aug 22, 2022•29 min
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 discussion, Sina shares the importance of collaborating with regulators and end users, why he primarily focu...
Aug 08, 2022•28 min
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 severe myocardial infarction. In this discussion, Olivier explains why he advocates for randomized clini...
Aug 01, 2022•26 min
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 prevent osteoporosis. In this discussion, Laura shares why you should look for investors who are passiona...
Jul 19, 2022•28 min
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 chronic back pain. In this discussion, the two SynerFuse co-founders share their experience launching...
Jul 06, 2022•31 min
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 conversation, David explains how being a multinational company increased their chances of success, and why s...
Jun 28, 2022•30 min
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 avoids being pulled in multiple directions with his technology, why it’s important to let potential custo...
Jun 09, 2022•29 min
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 smart, personalized devices that can provide vital health information to users. In this conversatio...
May 25, 2022•31 min
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 devices aimed at reducing common patient complications. In this conversation, Jim shares the importa...
May 18, 2022•27 min
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 to dealing with regulatory issues and outlines four things to consider ahead of conversations with p...
May 05, 2022•27 min
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, Rosina has been involved with multiple startups. She also serves as a judge for Stanford’s StartX Acc...
Apr 25, 2022•28 min
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 planned for the future. In this discussion, John shares tips on how to raise funds as an early-stage ...
Apr 11, 2022•26 min
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 companies including Pfizer and LEO Pharma. Robert made the move to San Francisco in 2016 after bootstrap...
Mar 30, 2022•22 min
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, a non-hormonal medical device that treats vaginal dryness. As co-founder and CEO of Madorra, Holly...
Mar 15, 2022•25 min
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 million. He’s now Chairman of ThermoTek. In this episode of Medsider, Robert shares the lessons he ...
Feb 28, 2022•29 min
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 and Drug Administration (FDA), and no revenue. Sonosite was acquired by Fujifilm in 2012, and Kevin lef...
Feb 22, 2022•27 min
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 therapies. He currently serves as CEO and is on the company’s board. In this episode of Medsider, Marcus e...
Jan 26, 2022•28 min
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 navigating the complicated world of regulatory affairs, the dos and don’ts of planning clinical trials, and w...
Jan 19, 2022•22 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we caught up with the HealthQuest Capital Founder, Garheng Kong , who worked at GlaxoSmithKline, McKinsey, and TherOx before transitioning into healthcare investing with Intersouth Partners and Sofinnova. Garheng’s resume is broad and deep. He has earned numerous degrees from two of the nation’s most prestigious universities — Stanford and Duke — and funded an equally impressive collection of healthcare companies throughout his career. Garheng and his team see...
Jan 11, 2022•29 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we’re talking with Lightpoint Medical CEO Graeme Smith , a medtech veteran with over 32 years of experience in the industry. After joining Lightpoint earlier this year, Graeme was charged with commercializing its drop-in gamma probe, SENSEI , a revolutionary tool used in surgeries to non-invasively identify the presence of cancer. In this Medsider interview, Graeme shares his tried and true strategies for successful commercial launches and how to introduce pro...
Dec 27, 2021•28 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we caught up with Steve Anderson , CEO of Preceptis Medical, and a serial medical device entrepreneur. While serving as CEO of Acorn Cardiovascular , he and a neighbor came up with the idea of creating a device that could help doctors insert a tube in children’s ears in the doctor’s office instead of the operating room. They ended up starting Preceptis Medical in 2011, and in 2020, their Hummingbird device received clearance from the FDA. In this discussion, S...
Dec 06, 2021•31 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we caught up with chemical engineer and serial entrepreneur Peter Vranes , the Co-Founder and CEO of Nutromics, an Australian medtech company that is developing a digitally connected wearable patch to track molecular targets. Previously, Peter founded Biocore Technologies, which developed natural cosmeceutical skincare brands with distribution in 1,500 retailers throughout Australia. He had a successful exit in 2013. In this fun discussion, Peter explains how ...
Nov 16, 2021•24 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we’re talking with ReShape Lifesciences CEO Bart Bandy , who started out selling medical equipment door-to-door, then landed a spot in the first sales class for Ethicon Endo-Surgery. He ran the company’s global sales and managed the San Francisco division, before becoming the Group Marketing Manager of Karl Storz Endoscopy. In 1999, Bart was recruited to become COO of laparoscopic weight loss startup Inamed. He helped manage the company’s $3.5 billion acquisit...
Nov 03, 2021•28 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we caught up with IONIQ Sciences CEO Jared Bauer , who has spent his career turning around struggling medtech companies. He acquired BurnFree Products in 2012, selling it four years later. In 2014, he became CEO of the mobile diagnostics system ApolloDx. Shortly after, he became CEO of the spin-off company Cibus Biotechnologies, which makes a handheld diagnostic system to test for infectious diseases. In this conversation, Jared explains the two key factors he...
Oct 19, 2021•29 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we caught up with health economist, Nic Anderson, who spent seven years at Intermountain Healthcare on the payer side. He learned first-hand what evidence insurers need to convince them to cover a new medical device or healthcare technology. After co-founding a biotech company, Nic turned his experience as a payer into an in-demand consultancy. He’s also served on payer advisory boards and was an expert in residence at a digital health accelerator in Dubai. He...
Oct 06, 2021•31 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we caught up with Giovanni Lauricella and Aaron Green to discuss all things related to fundraising for early-stage medical device start-ups. In this interview, we learn about the ins and outs of raising medtech capital, what investors want to see in a medical device start-up, and best practices for pitching potential partners. But first, here’s a bit more about their backgrounds: Giovanni Lauricella holds a Bachelor’s in Finance, a Master’s in Regulatory Affai...
Aug 16, 2021•43 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we’re talking with Dr. Asha Parekh , a biomedical engineer and the co-founder & CEO of FrontLine Medical Technologies , a Canadian medical device startup. FrontLine has developed a novel REBOA device that helps trauma patients survive in emergency situations. If you're not familiar, REBOA stands for Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta. In this discussion with Asha, we learn about her medtech journey from early-stage device prototypes ...
Jun 21, 2021•29 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we're chatting with Mark Toland , a veteran medtech executive who is the CEO of MMI, a startup medical device company in the robotics space. MMI stands for Medical Micro Instruments , and it’s an Italian company that’s developing a surgical robotic system capable of performing microsurgery on capillaries, small vessels, and other parts of the body existing robotic technology can’t reach. We’re going to dig into the robotics arena and chat about things like gro...
Jun 02, 2021•30 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we're catching up with Derek Herrera , who has an incredible story to share. He’s a decorated Marine veteran who’s turned a major combat injury into a mission to help other patients with spinal injuries. Derek is the founder of UroDev , originally Spinal Singularity, as well as Habit Camera , the first low-cost, wireless camera purpose-built for skin inspection and telehealth. UroDev is on the cusp of bringing its Intelliflow device to market, a product unique...
May 13, 2021•39 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio, we’re catching up with Bob Paulson , the CEO of VentureMed , a peripheral vascular medtech startup. Bob has over two decades of medical device executive experience, as the CEO of NxThera and Restore Medical, and in leadership roles at Endocardial Solutions, Advanced Bionics, and Medtronic. Bob’s excited multiple medtech startups, and today, he’s going to share his vast expertise, including capital fundraising tips, keys to early-stage medical device product dev...
Apr 26, 2021•30 min
