The Crux of Medtech

Welcome to The Crux of Medtech, where we sit down with special guests from the medtech industry. We tell the stories of this incredible sector by looking inside businesses from across the trade. Our guests are leaders from companies at all levels, from pre-seed startups and scale-ups to global-scale players. We’re uncovering experiences from the whole medtech ecosystem.

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Episodes

The Holy Trinity - MRI, Robotics & AI - Episode 13 - Aleksandar Nacev, CTO of Promaxo

Welcome back to Episode 13 of The Surgibots Podcast! On this week’s show, your host, Henry Norton, was joined by Aleksandar Nacev, the Chief Technology Officer at Promaxo Inc. The pair talked about the innovative MRI technology that Promaxo are developing, as well as the engineering challenges that come with it. Aleksandar also shared his perspectives on building elite teams in a startup environment, as well as his biggest lessons and advice for people in a similar space. Tune in to learn more a...

Aug 29, 2023•46 min

"Not a da Vinci Chaser" - Episode 12 - Anne Osdoit, CEO at Moon Surgical

Welcome to another episode of The Surgibots Podcast! In this episode, your host, Henry Norton, sat down with Moon Surgical’s CEO Anne Osdoit. The company focuses on soft tissue surgery, and has had a meteoric rise in the space with a huge amount of interest and investment since their launch. Henry and Anne talked about how Moon Surgical’s system is set to transform procedures for patients, surgeons and providers, as well as the training process that supports it. They also unpacked Moon Surgical’...

Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min

What's going on in Surgical Robotics VC? - Episode 11 - Mercedes Tuin, Venture Capital Investor at BOM

Welcome back to The Surgibots Podcast! In this episode Henry Norton was joined by Mercedes Tuin, a Venture Capital Investor at BOM, a Sovereign Fund with investments and exits in surgical robotics to discuss all things Surgical Robotics. Mercedes has a background in biomedical science with a passion for improving patients’ lives by translating academic research into products and services. The pair discussed what it takes to secure investment in the surgical robotics space that Mercedes invests i...

Aug 01, 2023•54 min

Microrobotics, The Next Frontier in Surgical Robotics - Episode 10 - Bertrand Duplat, CEO of Robeauté

Welcome to the tenth episode of The Surgibots Podcast! This week your host Henry Norton was joined by the CEO of Robeauté, Bertrand Duplat. The pair discussed the minutia of micro robotics in the surgical space, including the story behind the creation of Robeauté and Bertrand’s personal connection with the topic. Listen in for a wealth of insights on this new and emerging technology, including the nitty-gritty of delivering a different kind of micro robotics. Enjoy another brilliant episode!...

Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 4 min

Episode 9 - How to save costs and flatten the learning curve in surgical robotics training - Richard Vincent, CEO & Co-Founder of FundamentalVR

Welcome to another episode of The Surgibots Podcast! In this episode, your host, Henry Norton, was joined by Richard Vincent, the CEO & Co-Founder of FundamentalVR. The pair talked about Richard’s experience of setting up a virtual reality medical education platform and the potential it has to transform the surgical robotics field. They also covered topics like the challenges of getting surgeons to adopt virtual training practices, the importance of improving access to training and education...

Jul 04, 2023•58 min

Episode 8 - Endless Opportunities through Personal Branding - Lucien Blondel, Co-Founder and CTO of Quantum Surgical

Welcome back to The Surgibots Podcast! Your host, Henry Norton, was joined by someone who needs no introduction in the space, Lucien Blondel, CTO of Quantum Surgical and Host of The Minimally Invasive Podcast. On the episode the discussion centered around building a personal brand in the space, where to start, what to do as well as starting a company and the current challenges facing the market. Henry and Lucien also dove into the history of Quantum Surgical, uncovering the path they’ve taken to...

Jun 20, 2023•56 min

Episode 7 - Gregory Fischer, CEO & Founder of AiM Medical Robotics.

Welcome to another episode of The Surgibots Podcast! This time we sat down with Gregory Fischer, the CEO & Founder of AiM Medical Robotics. They discussed the MRI compatible robotics that AiM are developing, as well as the different rounds of funding that the company has been through. Gregory also shared his insights into the challenges facing the industry and his advice for anyone trying to enter it. Listen in for another great episode!

Jun 06, 2023•49 min

Episode 6 - Building the iPhone of Surgical Robots - Stéphane Lavallée, President and CEO at eCential Robotics

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Surgibots Podcast! This time, your host, Henry Norton, was joined by the President and CEO at eCential Robotics, Stéphane Lavallée. They talked about eCential Robotics’ technology, why France is such a popular place to develop surgical robotics and the importance of partnerships and acquisitions in growing the industry. Tune in for another fascinating conversation!

May 23, 2023•55 min

Episode 5 - Revolutionising Stroke Treatment - Matt Curran CEO at Nanoflex Robotics

Welcome to another episode of The Sugibots Podcast! On this episode Henry Norton was joined by Matt Curran, the CEO of NanoFlex Robotics. Coming from a commercial role in Medtronic, Matt has recently taken on management of a startup company that’s working with university-created robotics technology. We talked about his experiences and the skills that he took with him across the industry, as well as the key behaviours he looks for in his team. Listen in to learn more about life inside Nanoflex Ro...

May 09, 2023•52 min

Episode 4 - Small and Mighty - Pedro Costa, CEO of Interventional Systems

On this episode your host, Henry Norton, sat down with the CEO of Interventional Systems, Pedro Costa. We talked about the benefits of using surgical robotics, where Interventional Systems are heading in the coming months and where the surgical robotics industry is developing most. Tune in to find out more about life inside Interventional Systems!

Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min

Episode 3 - Robot + Robot = Optimal Surgery - Michael Schmid-Santek, CEO at BHS Technologies

Welcome to our third episode! Henry Norton spoke to Michael Schmid-Santek, the CEO at BHS Technologies, about the advances that the company is making in the surgical robotics field. They dug into Michael’s history in the mechanical engineering field, before moving into the medical devices industry. Tune in to hear Michael’s insights and experiences on the surgical robotics industry.

Apr 11, 2023•48 min

Stereotaxis - the road to $5.5 Bn - Episode 2 - David Fischel, CEO at Stereotaxis

It’s Episode 2 of The Surgibots Podcast! On this episode, your host Henry Norton was joined by David Fischel, the CEO of Stereotaxis, to talk about the company’s latest innovations. Stereotaxis is a publicly traded company who make robots that are used for minimally invasive heart surgery. Their framework is built on an ecosystem that is set to change innovation in the industry. David himself came to the company from the finance world, where he specialised as a medical devices investor. His rece...

Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 5 min

How to Crowdfund a Surgical Robot - Episode 1 - Benjamin Sexson, Co-founder and CEO at Monogram Orthopaedics

Welcome to the brand new Surgibots Pod! Your host, Henry Norton, is the Director of RW Search, an international search firm specialising in the Medical Devices and Surgical Robotics sector. In this first episode Henry was joined by Benjamin Sexson, the Co-founder and CEO at Monogram Orthopaedics. They’re a medical technology company who are virtualizing a novel robotic system using 3D printing. Benjamin’s background is in mechanical engineering and financial analysis. He’s paired those expertise...

Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min

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