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.D. in Bioinorganic Chemistry at McGill University. After going to BASF in Germany to develop pharmace...
Jan 16, 2024•31 min
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 2006 and has since launched multiple products in the space for companies like St. Jude Medical, LivaNova...
Jan 08, 2024•28 min
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 this debilitating disease. Ken's two decades of experience leading sophisticated organizations has take...
Jan 03, 2024•25 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an insightful conversation with Dave Rosa , President and CEO of NeuroOne , a company developing high-definition, minimally invasive neurology devices utilizing unique thin-film electrode technology. Dave brings over three decades of experience in the medical device industry. His career spans several key roles at major firms like C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, and St. Jude Medical, focusing on marketing, product development, strategy, and commercializati...
Dec 27, 2023•26 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with John Bertrand , the CEO of Digital Diagnostics , a company that is pioneering AI healthcare systems. Its flagship product, LumineticsCore, is an algorithm that autonomously diagnoses patients with diabetic retinopathy. John's career started at Epic Systems, where he rapidly advanced through various roles, focusing on product and business development. His expertise in digital healthcare, honed at Epic, led to his role at 8VC, a Silicon Valley v...
Dec 20, 2023•26 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a fun discussion with Nick Delmonico , CEO of Strados Labs , the company developing a wearable stethoscope to remotely capture lung sounds. Nick boasts a dynamic background with an MBA from the Fox School of Business at Temple University and a Bachelor's in Accounting from the University of Delaware. His career includes roles at ECG Management Consultants, PwC, and J.P. Morgan, where he honed his skills in healthcare strategy, commercialization and oper...
Dec 14, 2023•22 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a riveting conversation with Greg Bullington , co-founder and CEO of Magnolia Medical , who is leading a team in the development of Steripath, a revolutionary device that dramatically improves the accuracy of sepsis tests. Greg’s previous expertise includes leadership positions across biotech, healthcare access, and enterprise software. Over the last decade, Greg has shaped every facet of Magnolia's success, from creating their own category and navigati...
Dec 11, 2023•28 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a spirited conversation with Sahil Diwan , CEO of SafKan Health . Sahil's company is developing the OtoSet, the first automated and FDA-cleared ear-cleaning device. With a background in computer science from the University of Oregon, Sahil's entrepreneurial journey began early. He was already coding at the age of 16 and building startups during his college years. Sahil’s venture into medical technology was inspired by his brother Aadil's struggle with i...
Dec 07, 2023•29 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a riveting chat with David Hochman , founder and CEO of Orchestra BioMed , a company accelerating high-impact technologies through risk-reward-sharing partnerships with leading medical device companies. David has over two decades of experience in healthcare entrepreneurship, venture capital, and investment banking. He has a history of leading successful medical startups, including Orchestra Medical Ventures and Accelerated Technologies. As Chairman of M...
Dec 04, 2023•25 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Deanne McCarthy , founder and CEO of Swiftsure Innovations , a company developing a device capable of safely and effectively cleaning the oral cavity of patients on life support. Deanne was a critical care nurse before she decided to make the switch to medtech entrepreneur. With Deanne's commitment to empowering nurses and enhancing patient outcomes, Swiftsure has assembled an adept team and a robust group of advisors that has enabled the comp...
Dec 01, 2023•26 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Cecile Brosset Dubois , CEO of Sonio , a company dedicated to revolutionizing obstetric ultrasound through AI technology. Cecile began her career in 2005 at Capgemini, later advancing to Bain & Company. Her strategic insights as Head of Strategy at FSI - Fonds Stratégique d'Investissement - and her pivotal roles at Bpifrance set the stage for Cecile's entrepreneurial journey. At Kamet Ventures, she fully embraced the startup world before e...
Nov 27, 2023•28 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a chat with Tyler Melton , the co-founder and CEO of Corveus Medical , a Houston-based startup on a mission to redefine heart failure treatment. Tyler previously worked at Accenture, consulting for top-tier pharmaceutical companies, and at the J&J Center for Device Innovation, where he honed his skills in strategic planning and financial modeling. He then joined the Texas Medical Center Biodesign Program, where he uncovered his current mission: to t...
Nov 22, 2023•22 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Angus McLachlan , CEO of Liberate Medical , a company pioneering a non-invasive neuromuscular electrical stimulator to prevent muscle weakening in patients who rely on a ventilator to breathe. Angus has a rich academic and professional history that intersects engineering and healthcare. Originating from Scotland, Angus began his academic journey in mechanical engineering at the University of Glasgow. This laid the foundation for his PhD resear...
Nov 15, 2023•33 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Kelly Roman , co-founder and CEO of Fisher Wallace , a company spearheading the development of wearable brain stimulation technology aimed at providing relief from depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Kelly is a Harvard graduate with an English major who took an unconventional path to medtech inspired by his experience co-authoring the graphic novel adaptation of Sun Tzu's "The Art of War." He took a career leap from literature and marketing to ...
Nov 08, 2023•27 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a chat with Dr. Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro , CEO of Levita Magnetics , a startup aiming to make surgical procedures as minimally invasive as possible with its advanced magnetic technology. Dr. Rodriguez-Navarro is not only a skilled surgeon but a medtech visionary with multiple patents to his name. Discover Alberto's journey spanning his childhood fascination with using magnets to clean the inside of his turtle tank to leveraging this concept into a cutt...
Nov 03, 2023•27 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Bill Colone , the CEO and Chairman of SinglePass , a company developing an electrocautery device for deep tissue biopsies. Bill previously headed Spinal Singularity, raising over $11 million for product and clinical development. He was VP of R&D at Direct Flow Medical and the President of Endomed, which was sold in 2005. Bill also served in multiple leadership roles at Endologix and holds 13 U.S. patents with more pending. He earned his ba...
Oct 27, 2023•26 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Shyam Natarajan , founder and CEO of Avenda Health , which utilizes artificial intelligence and cutting-edge imaging to improve the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. After getting his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UCLA, Shyam worked as a postdoctoral scholar in UCLA's Department of Surgery, focusing on minimally invasive surgical interventions. He also managed the UCLA Business of Science Center, spearheading initiatives to guid...
Oct 18, 2023•22 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Dr. David Albert , founder of AliveCor , which is pioneering the standard for personal ECG devices that extend beyond hardware and encompass services and partnerships to offer comprehensive personal cardiovascular solutions. Dr. Albert is a multifaceted individual — a physician, scientist, inventor, serial entrepreneur, YouTube sensation, and even an adventurous surfer. His academic journey led him from Duke University, where he completed both...
Oct 11, 2023•28 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Parag Gad , who founded SpineX to turn cutting-edge science into life-changing devices. The FDA has granted Breakthrough Device Designation for two of SpineX's non-invasive products aimed at improving the lives of adults with neurogenic bladder conditions and children with cerebral palsy. Parag understands both sides of the coin — the research-intensive academic world and the rigorous standards of healthcare regulation. With SpineX, he's marry...
Oct 04, 2023•24 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Kirsten Carroll , CEO of Kandu Health , and a medtech veteran specializing in neurovascular disorders with nearly 25 years of experience in the field. Kirsten holds a degree in biomedical engineering and dual master's degrees in business and public health. She has held strategic roles at industry leaders like Boston Scientific and Stryker before joining Imperative Care and co-founding Kandu Health. Her startup focuses on revolutionizing post-s...
Sep 27, 2023•27 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Gabriel Jones , co-founder and CEO of Proprio , who has had a career spanning engineering, law, finance, and philanthropy across the world. Gabriel studied engineering at the University of Washington before furthering his career at Tase Kensetsu, a major civil engineering and manufacturing firm in Japan. He then moved to Wall Street to work on large-scale mergers and acquisitions for high-profile clients like AT&T and Google. After returni...
Sep 20, 2023•26 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we pull back the curtain on L.R. Fox , the visionary founder of NEXT Life Sciences . With an ambitious mission to democratize family planning, Fox and his team are on the brink of launching their flagship product, Plan A — a groundbreaking male contraceptive. Before founding NEXT Life Sciences, Fox was already a powerhouse entrepreneur in numerous highly regulated industries ranging from cybersecurity to aerospace, including WhiteFox Defense Technologies, a co...
Sep 13, 2023•25 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Sean Morris , CEO of Amplifi, developers of the groundbreaking Vein Dilation System to improve access sites for dialysis patients. Sean started his professional journey selling medical devices for AngioDynamics. Over his ten-year tenure with the company, Sean rose through the ranks to become the Global Vice President of Marketing and later led the entire Peripheral Vascular Division. After leaving AngioD in 2009, he embarked on various entrepr...
Sep 06, 2023•31 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Dr. Krishan Ramdoo , the CEO and creative mind behind the Tympa platform , an all-in-one ear and hearing health assessment system that has gained global recognition. Dr. Ramdoo is a celebrated international speaker, researcher, and educator with a keen focus on the intersection of medical science and technology. Some of the accolades Dr. Ramdoo and the Tympa team have received include the prestigious Royal Society of Medicine prize for innovat...
Aug 30, 2023•26 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Allison London Brown , CEO of Luminelle , who has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare space and has been involved in nearly every aspect of product development for women's health. From Fortune 50 companies like Johnson & Johnson and GE Healthcare to founding startups, Allison has seen it all. Now, as the CEO and co-founder of Luminelle, she's channeling her decades of knowledge into a revolutionary new device aiming to transform ...
Aug 23, 2023•24 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with David Narrow , CEO of Sonavex , who has previously worked with multinational medical device companies on their commercialization and long-term business strategies as a healthcare consultant for Health Advances. David earned his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering with Highest Distinction from the University of Rochester before receiving his Masters from Johns Hopkins University. He was named 30 Under 30 in Healthcare by Forbes in 2016 and 40 Under ...
Aug 16, 2023•28 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Shriram Raghunathan , a neuroengineering pioneer and CEO of Noctrix Health . Shri has been leading his team in the development of innovative solutions to improve the lives of patients with neurological disorders like restless leg syndrome, aiming to level the playing field between medical devices and pharmaceuticals in patient care. In this interview, Shri talks about how a mindset of exploration has driven his venture into the development of ...
Aug 09, 2023•24 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Kate Rumrill , CEO of Ablative Solutions , a clinical-stage medical device startup specializing in transcatheter perivascular alcohol denervation for hypertension. Kate is an accomplished leader with over three decades of comprehensive experience within the medtech and pharmaceutical industries. She brings a unique blend of expertise to the table, spanning roles from clinical affairs to executive management, with pivotal stints at prominent co...
Aug 02, 2023•25 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Lloyd Diamond, CEO of Pixium Vision a company that is developing a groundbreaking retinal implant system for patients suffering from advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD). Lloyd has a rich history of guiding medtech and biotech companies. His career spans decades, continents, and sectors, and he has been actively involved in both European and American markets. His experiences with large strategic firms and promising startups ...
Jul 25, 2023•24 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Craig Davis , CEO of NovaScan , a company revolutionizing cancer diagnostics with a low-cost, single-use device capable of real-time cancer detection and stratification. Craig is a strategist, entrepreneur, and leader with a resume boasting a unique blend of business acumen, investment insight, and technical expertise. In this interview, Craig unveils his journey from being a partner at LaSalle Investments to leading the charge in revolutioniz...
Jul 20, 2023•21 min
