In this episode, your host, Henry Norton, is joined by Hannah Claridge, the Head of Neurotechnology at TTP, to talk about the incredible advancements that are being made to treat neurological conditions. Hannah points out how complex the brain and nervous systems are, with both relying on intricate connections. She also explores the new technologies that are being developed to treat nervous disorders, such as spinal cord stimulation. She also compared neurotechnologies to pharmaceuticals, highli...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Raising capital in Medtech is tougher than ever. Investor expectations have shifted. Competition is up. And many founders are still pitching like it’s 2018. In this episode, Henry Norton sits down with Kiko Filipov, Partner at APPARIUS Corporate Finance and Strategic Advisor at Cruxx, to unpack the real mechanics of a successful fundraise in 2025. From first-in-human data to commercial readiness, Kiko shares what separates the rounds that get oversubscribed from the ones that stall. He also expl...
Jun 25, 2025•53 min
Join host Henry Norton in this episode of The Crux of Medtech as he speaks to Paul Roberts, co-founder of CMR Surgical and current CEO of Lupin Dental. Paul shares the journey from building surgical robots in a former pig shed to co-founding one of the most recognised names in robotic surgery. Now, he’s applying that experience to an entirely new frontier, aesthetic dental robotics. In this episode, Paul explains why dental veneers are about more than vanity, how robotic precision can eliminate ...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr
Meet Peter Verrillo, the CEO of Redefine Surgery. He joins your host, Henry Norton, in this episode to discuss the latest developments in orthopaedic AI. Throughout the conversation, Peter highlights how time-consuming knee surgery can be, and talks about the AI solutions that his company is creating to reduce the time spent in theatre. Peter also shares his journey as a founder of multiple different companies, touching on everything from funding and acquisitions to building prototypes in his ba...
May 28, 2025•47 min
Join your host, Henry Norton, and David Caumartin, the CEO of RebrAIn, as they discuss the impact that machine learning and artificial intelligence are having on the clinical outcomes of neurosurgery procedures. During the episode, David shares his medtech story, from how he entered the field to what drew him to RebrAIn several years ago. He also talks about his experience of working with neurosurgeons and how that differs from the other fields he specialised in, such as mammography. David goes ...
May 21, 2025•52 min
In this episode, your host, Henry Norton, is joined by Dimitri Sokolov, the CEO at Spiro Robotics, to talk about the limitations of laryngoscopy tools, and what Spiro is doing to remove them. Dimitri explained the difficulties with current intubation methods, as well as the dangers of unsuccessful procedures. He went on to discuss the challenges of getting FDA approval for a new piece of medical robotics. Dimitri also shared some of the adjustments he’s had to make as he moved into the role of C...
May 14, 2025•40 min
Meet this week’s guest, Olivier Delporte, the CEO of SamanTree Medical. He joined me, your host, Henry Norton, to discuss his company’s game-changing imaging technology, which is set to improve surgical outcomes for cancer patients in the breast and prostate areas. Oliver also has an extensive background in venture capital, which he says compliments his role as CEO, as it allows him to build the company to a point that it is attractive to investors. He also discussed the innovations behind the H...
May 07, 2025•55 min
This episode of the Crux of Medtech podcast has not one, but two guests, who joined me at TTP’s offices for an exciting conversation about the future of surgical robotics - and that’s the best name for the technology we’re exploring. I’m delighted to introduce Paul Galluzzo, Head of Surgical Intervention and Imaging at TTP, and Steve Bell, an independent Medtech startup advisor. They discussed the ways that our technology needs to evolve in order to improve surgical outcomes and quality of life ...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Welcome to the first ever episode of the Crux of MedTech podcast! I’m your host, Henry Norton, and in this series I’ll be introducing you to some of the leading innovators and investors in the surgical robotics space, to share their stories and insights. This week, I’m joined by Manios Dimitrakakis, the CEO of Panda Surgical. He talks about his journey from academia to industry, following his path from post-graduate researcher to his current role as CEO of an exciting young MedTech company. Mani...
Apr 23, 2025•59 min
Discover the importance of strong value propositions when developing a new surgical robot with your host, Henry Norton, and Paul Galluzzo, the ??? at The Technology Partnership (TTP). Paul also shared his predictions for upcoming technologies in the surgical robotics industry, including augmented reality and artificial intelligence, as they continue to enhance surgeons’ skills. He also shared his insights on what makes a business in the sector successful, citing the importance of resources and m...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Take a look at the inner workings of Distalmotion with CEO Greg Roche and your host, Henry Norton, in this fascinating episode! Greg shared the importance of the company’s value proposition in taking Dexter, their surgical robot, to a global market. They also touched on the evolution of surgical robotics, both in technical terms and its increasing adoption in new generations of surgeons. Tune in to discover more about innovation in smaller surgical robotics players. The Surgibots Podcast is brou...
Nov 28, 2024•46 min
Delve into the topic of evidence and value-based medicine with your host, Henry Norton, and Mark Slack, the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of CMR Surgical. Mark joined us to share his experience of working with surgical robotics and the impact they have on patient outcomes. He also shared his perspective on using untested technologies and the serious impact this can have on the health and wellbeing of hundreds, or even thousands, of patients. Throughout the conversation he highlighted the ...
Nov 21, 2024•54 min
Explore the applications of ultrasound in surgical robotics with your host, Henry Norton, and Nico Fenu, the Co-Founder and CEO of Nami Surgical. Nico explained the variety of ultrasound applications within the surgical robotics industry, from ultrasonic imaging to biopsies and precision surgery. He also explained the technical side of developing an ultrasound application, as well as Nami Surgical’s process of spinning out from a university research centre. Tune in to hear more about this exciti...
Nov 14, 2024•52 min
Explore the realms of sports medicine and arthroscopy with your host, Henry Norton, and Chris Jeffery, the CEO of Convergence Medical. Chris explained his journey into arthroscopy, touching on his history as a three-time founder and his passion for improving healthcare. They also discussed the importance of adapting technology to changing market demands, from financial constraints to surgeon’s limited capabilities. Tune in to hear more about improving accuracy and dexterity with surgical robotic...
Nov 07, 2024•55 min
Discover telesurgery’s fascinating origin and future in this double-feature episode with Cynthia Perazzo and Yulun Wang, the Co-Founders of Sovato. Your host, Henry Norton, guided the conversation through topics such as patient-driven adoption to the potential for healthcare revolution. Cynthia and Yulun also discussed surgeon shortages and the accessibility challenges facing more rural and remote populations in receiving a high standard of care. Listen in to learn more about technology’s role i...
Oct 31, 2024•58 min
Explore the complexity of clinical data with Bjoern von Siemens, the Founder of Caresyntax and this week’s guest speaker. In this episode, hosted by Henry Norton, Bjoern discussed the future of MedTech, including the role that data and AI will play in developing the technology that is currently set to transform surgery for future generations. They also touched on the importance of reducing the cost of care and making safe surgery accessible to everyone. Tune in to learn more about the role of au...
Oct 24, 2024•53 min
Discover the potential of technology in the healthcare industry with Henry Norton and Rajit Kamal, the VP and General Manager of Medtronic. Rajit shared his impressive background as a MedTech leader, touching on the importance of cultural alignment in choosing his next role. The conversation also touched on the commercial benefits of competition, acquisitions and innovation. Tune in to find out more about the impact of robotics and other emerging technologies in the medical field. The Surgibots ...
Oct 17, 2024•52 min
Join your host, Henry Norton, and this week’s guest Sabeen Shaikh, a Partner in Global MedTech at Life Science Consultants, as they discuss the future of orthopaedic robots. During the episode, Sabeen shared her journey into surgical robotics, as well as her insights into the business decisions driving them forwards. The conversation also touched on topics such as workflow efficiency and patient outcomes. Tune in to hear a fresh perspective on the surgical robotics of the future. The Surgibots P...
Oct 10, 2024•47 min
Welcome to Season 3 of The Surgibots Podcast! To kick off the new series, your host, Henry Norton, spoke with Nnamdi Njoku, the President of Sports Medicine, Surgical, Upper Extremities & Restorative Therapies at Zimmer Biomet, about the complexity of developing new soft tissue applications for surgical robotics. Nnamdi also shared his impressive professional history, including a long tenure at Medtronic, as well as the factors that drew him to Zimmer Biomet. They also touched on the importa...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Welcome to another episode of The Surgibots Podcast! In this episode, your host, Henry Norton, sat down with Nick Damiano, the CEO & Co-Founder at Andromeda Surgical, to talk about building an autonomous surgical robot. Nick shared some insights into his career history and entrepreneurial journey, making for a fascinating conversation. They also discussed the importance of taking on unique thinkers when developing a differentiated medical device. Listen in to learn more about the role of aut...
Feb 20, 2024•44 min
Welcome to another episode of The Surgibots Podcast! In this episode, your host, Henry Norton, sat down with Lucien Goffart, the CEO of Robocath, to talk about his experiences in a first-to-market surgical robotics company. Lucien shared his background in medical devices, having worked for industry giants like Johnson & Johnson and small start-ups. They also discussed the need to build and retain a strong team in a start-up or scale-up company, as well as the details of Robocath’s device and...
Feb 06, 2024•52 min
Welcome back to The Surgibots Podcast! In this episode, your host, Henry Norton, spoke with Sudhir Srivastava, the Founder, Chairman & CEO of SS Innovations, to talk about the Indian surgical robotics market. Sudhir shared how he got into the medical industry, how his son Vishwa came to be part of SSI’s journey, and where he sees the company going next. The pair also discussed Sudhir’s passion for making surgical robotics accessible, and how he’s shaping SS Innovations to fulfil that growing...
Jan 30, 2024•46 min
Welcome to another episode of The Surgibots Podcast! In this episode, your host, Henry Norton, was joined by Jeff LaConte, the Vice President of Global Marketing and Business Development at Medical Microinstruments, to talk about careers in surgical robotics. Jeff shared some insider information about how Medical Microinstruments has been developing, as well as his story of moving up in the surgical robotics industry, from first starting out to his current role at MMI. They also discussed the is...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Welcome back to the Surgibots Podcast! In this episode your host, Henry Norton, was joined by Eli Shapiro, the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of W Endoluminal Robotics in Israel. The pair discussed the dynamics of the surgical robotics industry in Israel, as well as touching on the challenges of hiring for an early stage company in the space. They also delved into the details of W Endoluminal Robotics’ surgical robotics system. Listen in for another fascinating episode....
Dec 26, 2023•43 min
Welcome to another episode of The Surgibots Podcast! In this episode, your host, Henry Norton, was joined by Edvardas Satkauskas, the CEO and Co-Founder of Inovatyvi Medicina. Edvardas gave us the inside scoop on his Lithuania-based company and the innovative endovascular robotic system that they’re creating. The pair also discussed what the future of surgical robotics will look like, how AI will be integrated into platforms and what technologies will be hitting the market in five years’ time. L...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Welcome back to the Surgibots Podcast! Hosted by Henry Norton, this episode features a conversation with Dr. Caitlin Houghton, the Assistant Professor Of Surgery at the Keck Medicine of USC. The pair discussed the importance of training surgeons to use surgical robotics effectively, talking about everything from the cultural acceptance that’s necessary to adopt new technology to the practicalities of developing a curriculum to train surgeons the skills necessary to adopt different tools. Caitlin...
Nov 28, 2023•58 min
In this episode, your host, Henry Norton, was joined by Jorge Presa, the CEO of Cyber Surgery. Jorge and the team are developing a spinal surgery robotics platform from their base in Spain. He gave us an insight into their technology, as well as the founding story of Cyber Surgery. The pair also discussed building a team and developing a driven, creative culture in such a dynamic industry. Listen in to learn more about the surgical robotics of the future.
Nov 14, 2023•57 min
Welcome back to The Surgibots Podcast! Your host, Henry Norton, was joined by Christoph Spuhler, the CEO and Co-Founder of AcuSurgical, to talk about the company’s journey in the retinal surgical robotics space. Christoph’s background is in medical imaging, and surgical robotics which prepared him to launch AcuSurgical, a high tech platform for retinal surgeons to level up. In this episode the pair dive into the surgeon's responses to the robots and the way that operating theatres are set to evo...
Oct 31, 2023•56 min
Thank you for joining us for the 15th episode of the SurgiBots podcast. Today, we shift our focus to the challenges of hiring top talent in the surgical robotics industry. Hiring can be frustrating with varying results and long timelines. Some companies even struggle to fill critical roles for over a year. In a recent poll, 40% of respondents cited the quality of candidates as their main challenge, while 36% highlighted lengthy hiring processes, and 20% faced misaligned expectations. The competi...
Oct 03, 2023•25 min
Welcome back to The Surgibots Podcast. In this episode, your host, Henry Norton, was joined by Noam Hassidov, the CEO of Tamar Robotics LTD, to talk about his experience of leading a surgical robotics team in Israel. Tamar Robotics are developing an endoscopic robotic system which aims to assist with minimally invasive small cavity procedures. Noam shared some inside stories from Tamar Robotics, including what their platform does differently, who it will help and how they’re cultivating an excel...
Sep 12, 2023•54 min
