In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Ajay Shah , co-founder and CEO of Cytovale . The company is helping solve the sepsis problem with IntelliSep, a simple, cost-effective, and quick sepsis test. Ajay is a serial entrepreneur and engineer with expertise in cell-based diagnostic technologies. Before Cytovale, Ajay co-founded two other life sciences startups, one of which was acquired in 2012. In 2023, Ajay raised a Series C financing round of over $80 million and brought Cytovale’...
Sep 26, 2024•18 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an insightful chat with Brian Fahey , CEO of Adona Medical , which is a Shifamed-portfolio company. The Adona Interatrial Shunt is a smart implant designed to enable individualized management of heart failure. Before Adona, Brian founded a critical care company, Niveus Medical. He also spent time at J&J Innovation, specializing in drug-device products for oncology, and contributed to the leadership team at Arrinex, a neuromodulation company in the E...
Sep 11, 2024•29 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Konrad Morzkowski , co-founder and CEO of WearLinq . The startup is commercializing eWave, an FDA-cleared EKG monitor for continuous cardiac monitoring. Konrad is an engineer from Sweden and a member of Forbes’ 30 under 30 list. After obtaining an MS at Stanford – where he met his co-founders and raised his first round – Konrad dove right into entrepreneurship with WearLinq, a company commercializing consumer-facing digital healthcare solution...
Sep 04, 2024•23 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a fun chat with Bryan Lord , President and CEO of Pristine Surgical . Pristine's flagship product, Summit, is a 4K, single-use digital arthroscope that streamlines arthroscopic procedures. Bryan started his career as a “deal guy” – originally a tech lawyer in Boston, and always involved in startups. He has a wealth of experience across various technology sectors including semiconductors, enterprise software, and medtech, and spanning roles in corporate ...
Aug 28, 2024•30 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an insightful chat with Amarpreet Sawhney , inventor, serial entrepreneur, and CEO of a few startups, including Instylla, which is developing polymerizing liquid embolics that can be used to shut down blood supply to hypervascular tumors and control bleeding. Amar is also the CEO of Rejoni, Sealonix, and Pramand. His FDA-approved inventions include ReSure Sealant and Dextenza for ophthalmology, DuraSeal for neurosurgery, FocalSeal for lung surgery, Mynx...
Aug 14, 2024•32 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an engaging chat with Reinhard Krickl , CEO of Phagenesis , a startup commercializing a neurostimulation system designed to treat dysphagia, a condition that impairs a patient's ability to swallow. An Austrian engineer with over 25 years of experience in medtech, Reinhard specializes in neurology-based medical devices. After beginning his career in academia, he got his industry start with Medtronic in 2000, where he would eventually lead the company’s e...
Aug 07, 2024•26 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an interesting chat with Sumit Nagpa l, founder and CEO of Cherish Health , a company developing radar-based health and safety monitoring devices. Over the past three decades, serial entrepreneur and digital health veteran Sumit has co-founded and grown five companies that have tackled some of the boldest challenges faced by the healthcare economy. He also serves on the board of HIMSS and chairs the Nominating Committee. In this interview, Sumit shares ...
Jul 24, 2024•27 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an insightful chat with Dan Nardi , CEO of Reimagine Care , a startup that integrates clinical oncology experts and robust capabilities to deliver individualized cancer treatment and recovery experience from home. Dan has over two decades of experience in healthcare IT and digital health. Before Reimagine Care, he served as COO at Carrum Health, where he focused on value-based care and oversaw operations, including care delivery and growth. He also play...
Jul 17, 2024•28 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a fun chat with Conor Cullinane , co-founder and CEO of Pirouette Medical . The company, founded by three rocket scientists, is developing a low-profile, disc-shaped injector designed to deliver medicines as easily as pushing a button. Conor studied Aeronautical Engineering at Clarkson University and graduated with minors in Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics, followed by his PhD in Medical Engineering & Medical Physics at MIT and Harvard Medica...
Jul 10, 2024•26 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an insightful chat with Dr. Bill Hunter , CEO of Canary Medical . The company is developing smart, implantable medical devices that report on function, patient activity, and more. Bill is a former practicing physician with 30+ years of healthcare entrepreneurial experience and over 200 patents and patent applications to his name. He’s been intimately involved in the development of renowned devices like the TAXUS DES and paclitaxel-eluting balloons and s...
Jun 26, 2024•31 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a compelling chat with Beth Rogozinski , CEO of Oncoustics . The company uses advanced AI to analyze ultrasound data to offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional diagnostic methods. Beth has held a variety of leadership roles in the field of digital health, including the development of the first FDA-cleared prescription digital therapeutic. She advises numerous startups and accelerators and has consulted with organizations like Stanford, UnitedH...
Jun 21, 2024•27 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an insightful discussion with Timothy Boire and Geoffrey Lucks , co-founders of VenoStent . The company is developing SelfWrap, a bioabsorbable wrap to improve the success rate of vascular surgeries, starting with dialysis access creation for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Tim holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. He has experience as a Research Associate at Genzyme and was an Entrepreneurial Lead at NSF I-Corps. Ge...
Jun 12, 2024•27 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Jason Hannon , President and CEO of Mainstay Medical, where he and his team are commercializing ReActiv8, an implantable neurostimulation system for intractable mechanical chronic low back pain. Jason holds a J.D. from Stanford University Law School and a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. After 12 years at NuVasive, where as COO, he led the company to incredible revenue milestones, he transitioned to his current role at Mainsta...
May 31, 2024•27 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a fascinating chat with Dmitri Leonov , co-founder and CEO of Taopatch USA . The company is commercializing a range of wearable nanotechnology light therapy devices aimed at managing neurological conditions including pain management and sports performance. Dmitri is also an advisor in a number of transformative technology projects. After seven fruitful years at Overture and later at Yahoo, he dove into the startup world. He went on to found several comp...
May 23, 2024•26 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with medtech veteran Joe DeVivo , President and CEO of Butterfly Network . Butterfly iQ3 is the startup's latest chip-powered, hand-held ultrasound device with superior image quality and ultrafast scan times. Joe is a proven executive with 35 years of business leadership experience, including 22 years in the medical device industry spanning small start-up companies to multi-billion-dollar organizations. He has acquired and fully integrated eight co...
May 15, 2024•28 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a fun conversation with Kevin Eisenfrats , CEO of Contraline . Kevin and his team are developing ADAM, a novel, long-lasting, reversible male contraceptive. Kevin is a first-time entrepreneur and nanomedical engineer from the University of Virginia (UVA) and has been working on contraceptive technologies since his undergrad years. He has amassed over 50 patents in contraceptive drugs, medical devices, and biomaterials. In 2017, he was honored with a pla...
May 01, 2024•27 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an insightful discussion with Dr. Eric Fain , CEO and President of Procyrion — a startup developing an advanced percutaneous mechanical circulatory support device for patients with chronic heart failure. Eric began his career at Ventritex, a startup focused on implantable defibrillators. Over the next 30 years, and through the company’s acquisition by St. Jude Medical, he has held a number of leadership roles overseeing global sales, marketing, R&D,...
Apr 24, 2024•23 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a fun chat with Trent Reutiman , CEO of Mercator MedSystems . Trent and his team have developed microinfusion devices with the unique ability to locally and directly deliver targeted therapeutics during catheter-based interventions where mechanical therapy isn’t sufficient. Trent has 25 years of leadership experience in medtech including roles in sales, marketing, and business management with a focus on minimally invasive interventional products for com...
Apr 17, 2024•31 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an engaging conversation with Marissa Fayer , CEO of DeepLook Medical . This startup is developing AI-powered diagnostic tools that help radiologists detect cancerous lesions in dense tissue. Marissa has over two decades of experience as a medtech executive, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, spanning companies like Hologic and Olympus. She’s the founder of HERhealthEQ, a non-profit focused on advancing global women's health, and an entrepreneu...
Apr 10, 2024•31 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an enlightening discussion with Dan Rose , former CEO of LimFlow , which recently sold to Inari Medical . The minimally-invasive LimFlow System is designed to bypass blocked arteries in the leg and rush blood back into the foot, potentially avoiding major amputation, resolving pain, and promoting wound healing. A leader with 25 years of experience in the medical device space, Dan has worked in both multinational corporations and startup ventures through...
Apr 03, 2024•32 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down for an engaging chat with Ahmed Zobi , founder and CEO of Syntr Health Technologies, which has developed an automated microfat processing system for use in aesthetics and plastic surgery. The FDA-cleared SyntrFuge device allows clinicians to harvest patients’ adipose tissue and then reinject it as processed microfat within minutes into the desired area, eliminating the use of fillers. Ahmed has a decade of experience in the medical device industry....
Mar 27, 2024•32 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an engaging conversation with Bill Snyder , CEO of Vivante Health , a startup commercializing an all-in-one digital platform for digestive health conditions. GIThrive is a platform that combines data-driven technology with a team of physicians, registered dietitians, and health coaches to deliver personalized care. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare technology, Bill's background includes building and leading national sales efforts at Virta H...
Mar 20, 2024•29 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a fun and insightful conversation with Benjamin Sexson , co-founder and CEO of Monogram Orthopedics . At Monogram, Ben and his team are developing a fully autonomous robotic system for knee replacement surgery. Benjamin's tenure at Pro-Dex, one of the world's top manufacturers of orthopedic robotic components, eventually brought him to lead the development and launch of Monogram’s flagship product mBôs. Ben has authored multiple patents and previously f...
Mar 13, 2024•28 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an inspiring discussion with Dr. Steven Mickelsen , CEO of Field Medical , which is developing the next generation of pulse field ablation (PFA) technology to address ventricular arrhythmias. Starting out his career as a professional musician, Steven made a pivotal shift in his late twenties and ventured into the world of medicine. As a practicing electrophysiology (EP) physician, he has combined his medical expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit to r...
Mar 07, 2024•38 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had a riveting conversation with Anish Kaushal , an ex-physician turned healthcare investor at Amplitude Ventures , one of Canada's leading healthcare VC firms. Anish's engagement with venture capital began at M Ventures in Amsterdam, a corporate VC fund of Merck KGaA, where he quickly developed a passion for the field. Outside of his professional pursuits, Anish is an avid reader and writer who has published over 900 articles and summarized 250 books acros...
Feb 28, 2024•41 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Abhita Batra , co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Neuro42 . The company recently received 510(k) clearance for its portable head and brain MRI system, which integrates MRI, AI, and robotics in one platform. Abhita holds a B.E. in Biotechnology from Panjab University, an M.S. in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology from the University of Pennsylvania, and Executive MBAs from UCLA Anderson and the National University of Singapore. Before Neuro42, ...
Feb 22, 2024•21 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an engaging conversation with Ananth Ravi , CEO of MOLLI Surgical , a medtech startup that has developed an award-winning, wire-free soft tissue localization technology for breast cancer surgery. Growing up in Zambia, Ananth lost his best friend to treatable brain cancer, which ignited his passion for creating equitable and innovative cancer care solutions. Before founding MOLLI Surgical, he served as a medical physicist at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Cent...
Feb 14, 2024•29 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Harlee Sorkin , CEO of InterShunt Technologies , a startup developing a minimally invasive catheter designed to treat heart failure. By improving blood flow and lessening the heart's workload via a shunt, the company's technology holds promise for easing heart failure symptoms. Harlee is a co-founder of Common Place Holdings, a venture studio that has spun out eight medtech startups, including InterShunt. Before Common Place, Harlee led Traco ...
Feb 07, 2024•30 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we had an insightful discussion with Patrick Anquetil , CEO of Portal Instruments , a company developing a novel needle-free drug delivery system. This cutting-edge technology promises to revolutionize how medications are administered, making the process less invasive, more precise, and more comfortable for patients. Patrick brings over 20 years of experience leading bioengineering companies from concept to commercial success. Before Portal, he co-founded two ...
Jan 31, 2024•29 min
In this episode of Medsider Radio , we sat down with Tess Cosad , a femtech enthusiast and CEO of Béa Fertility . Béa offers effective, hormone-free, affordable, at-home fertility treatments and ovulation tracking as an alternative to traditional clinic-based offerings. Before Béa, Tess founded Emberson Ventures, a B2B marketing agency, and Hers By Design, a femtech company. She was also the first woman to lead a digital marketing-focused accelerator program in Saudi Arabia. In this interview, T...
Jan 24, 2024•27 min
