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State of Medtech

State of Medtech

State of Medtech is the #1 podcast in medtech and medical devices. Hosted by Omar M. Khateeb, we go inside the business and science of healthcare innovation—with unfiltered interviews from top investors, startup founders, and industry leaders. Each week, we feature candid interviews with: 💼 Top medtech investors & VCs 🧠 Founders of disruptive medical device startups 🧬 Clinicians & industry leaders shaping the future of medicine From go-to-market to M&A, AI to surgical robotics,

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00:54:42

Surgical Robots: Virtual Incision CEO Jim Alecxih on...

State of Medtech ·

2025/10/14

Jim Alecxih, CEO of Virtual Incision and former Intuitive Surgical executive, joins Omar Khateeb to discuss how the company’s MIRA platform, a portable, miniaturized robot is reshaping access to surgical robotics for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Why Jim Alecxih returned to surgical robotics 02:18 The birth of Virtual Incision and its miniaturized robot 04:45 What smaller form factor really means for surgeons 07:02 Solving complexity: simplicity as the next

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00:39:46

Urology: Using MRI Guided Robotics for Incisionless...

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2025/10/10

Prostate cancer screening and diagnosis are changing fast. Dr. Geoffrey Sonn, Associate Professor of Urology and, by courtesy, of Radiology (Body MRI) at Stanford Medicine, joins Omar Khateeb to explore how AI and advanced imaging are reshaping how we detect, classify, and treat prostate cancer.From new biopsy techniques to AI-driven image interpretation, Dr. Sonn shares where the technology is today, what’s coming next, and how it could shift the balance between overdiagnosis and missed detection

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01:11:18

This Month in Medtech: Build to Buy, Heartflow IPO,...

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2025/10/08

From billion dollar M&A to FDA greenlights and the next wave of surgical AI, August was packed with major stories in medtech. Omar Khateeb & Nicholas Talamantes break down the month’s biggest moves, from Philips’ restructuring and Medtronic’s AI milestone to emerging neurotech players and investor trends shaping the rest of 2025.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Medtech is back: August + September recap 01:05 Omar’s new baby & the team’s European summer break 03:42 The $500 million quarter

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00:36:26

BCI: Paradromics Founder Matt Angle on BCI and the...

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2025/10/03

Brain–computer interfaces are no longer science fiction. Matt Angle, Founder and CEO of Paradromics, joins Omar Khateeb to discuss how his company is building the world’s highest data–rate BCI.From his neuroscience roots at Stanford to raising capital in Austin, Matt shares how Paradromics is preparing for first-in-human trials in ALS patients, why data rate is the real bottleneck, how their platform stacks up against Neuralink, and why investors like Saudi Arabia’s NEOM are betting on this

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01:00:00

Startups: Avoiding the Biggest Startup Mistakes with...

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2025/10/01

What does it take to build a medtech startup that actually survives? Paul Grand, CEO and Founder of MedTech Innovator, has seen more than 14,000 companies apply to his program and helped over 800 raise billions in capital.In this episode, Paul joins Omar Khateeb to break down the top mistakes founders make, how investors really assess risk, why commercialization is the true valley of death, and what trends are shaping the next generation of medtech innovation.Episode Breakdown:00:00 – Introduction:

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01:19:23

Cardiology: AliveCor founder Dr. David Albert on the...

State of Medtech ·

2025/09/29

Dr. David Albert has built a career at the intersection of cardiology and technology. Best known as the founder of AliveCor and the creator of KardiaMobile, he shares the story of how a viral YouTube video launched a global digital health company.In this episode, he joins Omar Khateeb to discuss lessons from building multiple startups, the impact of Apple Watch, working with Qualcomm and Vinod Khosla, and what the future of AI-driven cardiology could look like.Episode Breakdown:00:00 – Opening:

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00:29:34

Cardiology: Happitech Founder Yosef Harb of on...

State of Medtech ·

2025/09/27

AFib affects nearly 60 million people worldwide, yet millions remain undiagnosed until it’s too late. In this episode, Yosef Safi Harb of Happitech joins Omar Khateeb to share how his team is making large-scale, accessible cardiac monitoring possible through smartphone technology and AI. From clinical studies in Europe to upcoming FDA submissions, we explore what it takes to bring a software-as-a-medical-device to market.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Why AFib can be deadly even in healthy people01:10 The

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00:47:15

Cardiology: The Future of AI in Cardiology with...

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2025/09/25

AI is moving from hype to real-world impact in cardiology. EchoIQ, led by CEO Dustin Haines, is building the world’s only AI platform trained on the largest echocardiogram database. In this conversation, we dive into how their technology improves diagnostic accuracy, reduces workflow friction, and changes the future of heart failure detection.Episode Breakdown:00:00 – Intro: The promise and pitfalls of AI in healthcare 02:04 – Meet Dustin Haines, CEO of EchoIQ 03:38 – Career journey: from pharma to

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01:06:25

Venture: Armen Vidian on Rethinking Medtech VC and AI...

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2025/09/22

Venture capital veteran Armen Vidian joins Omar Khateeb to discuss the future of medtech investing, the missing link between tech and healthcare, and what today’s founders must do to attract capital and talent. From the challenges of clinical trials to the opportunity in AI-enabled devices, this conversation dives into the realities of building, funding, and scaling medtech companies in a shifting landscape.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Students of the market and what defines great founders01:32 Armen

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00:27:46

Vascular: AVS Pulse CTO Robert Chisena on...

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2025/09/19

Calcified arteries remain one of the toughest challenges in cardiology and peripheral vascular care. Robert Chisena, CTO and co-founder of AVS Pulse Technologies, explains how their intravascular lithotripsy platform uses pulsatile CO₂ energy to fracture calcium safely and effectively.We cover how AVS Pulse differentiates from competitors, the “smart” IVL feedback system, and why this space has become one of the hottest in medtech after multibillion-dollar acquisitions.Episode Breakdown00:00 – Why

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01:15:11

Neurology: Dr. Maurice Ferré on Insightec and the...

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2025/09/18

What if brain surgery no longer required a scalpel? Dr. Maurice Ferré, CEO of Insightec and co-founder of Mako Surgical, shares how MRI-guided focused ultrasound is redefining neurosurgery.We discuss Insightec’s journey, the 2016 NEJM study that changed everything, and why focused ultrasound could transform treatment for tremor, Parkinson’s, and beyond.Episode Breakdown00:00 – Introduction to the impact of SciTech technology on patient life improvement00:05 – Describing the effects of a one-hour

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01:21:35

Venture: Scott Huennekens on The Worst Deals of His...

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2025/09/17

Every leader has scars from bad decisions. Scott Huennekens, medtech’s “GOAT operator” and board veteran, shares the toughest lessons from his career, including the worst deals he ever made.We cover the six pack of mistakes, why culture and fit matter more than numbers, and how these failures shaped his approach to leadership, boards, and building value.Episode Breakdown:00:00 – Opening and The Challenge of Doing Big Things00:59 – Welcome to the Show: Introducing Scott Huennekens01:36 – The Hard

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01:10:28

Stroke: Dr. Thomas Devlin on Robotic TCD, Stroke...

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2025/09/15

Why are so many strokes in young patients missed? Dr. Thomas Devlin, nationally recognized stroke neurologist and executive medical director at CHI Memorial, explains how robotic transcranial Doppler (TCD) is reshaping stroke and PFO pathways.We cover why TCD is more sensitive than traditional echo, what the Bubble Trial revealed, and how robotic automation is changing workflows in neurology and cardiology.Episode Breakdown 00:00 – Opening and the challenge of detecting PFO with echo 01:11 –

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00:32:52

Wound Care: Preventing Diabetic Amputations: Modulim...

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2025/09/14

Every 20 seconds, someone in the world loses a limb to diabetes. Many of these amputations could be prevented with earlier detection. In this episode, Amaan Mazhar, CEO of Modulim, explains how handheld imaging can spot circulation issues before ulcers form. We cover the science behind spatial frequency domain imaging, the economics of diabetic foot ulcers, and how proactive screening can save both lives and costs.Episode Breakdown00:00 – The epidemic of lower limb complications in the US 02:01 –

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01:07:15

Cardiology: Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Mohamad Alkhouli on AI...

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2025/09/12

What does it take to close the innovation gap in cardiology? Dr. Mohamad Alkhouli, professor of medicine and vice chair for strategic partnerships at Mayo Clinic, shares his perspective on AI, health span vs lifespan, and why structure drives behavior in healthcare.This episode covers the future of multimodal AI, global innovation, and why doctors who embrace AI will lead the next generation of medicine.Episode Breakdown 00:00 – Opening: AI as a personal coach and changing education 01:11 –

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00:43:35

From Insomnia to Innovation: Moonbird CEO Stephanie...

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2025/09/08

Stephanie Broes, CEO and co-founder of Moonbird, shares how breathwork can improve sleep, stress, and HRV.From insomnia during her PhD to creating a tactile breathing device, Stephanie explains how science and design came together to build a product that is helping adults, children, and even parents navigate stress and rest.Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – How changing your breathing changes your sleep and mood01:21 – Meet Stephanie Broes and the story of Moonbird02:59 – From PhD scientist to health tech

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00:59:44

NFL Veteran Leonard Wheeler on Beating Prostate...

State of Medtech ·

2025/09/04

NFL veteran Leonard Wheeler opens up about his prostate cancer journey, from early PSA screening to diagnosis and the treatment decision that preserved both his health and quality of life.He talks about conversations with family, facing fear, recovery, and why men must start speaking openly about prostate cancer.Episode Breakdown00:00 – Opening: No signs, just rising PSA trends01:02 – Meet Leonard Wheeler: NFL career and life after football05:11 – PSA checks, biopsy, and the moment fear set in08:55

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00:54:16

Impact of Metabolic Activity Driving Precision in...

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2025/08/30

Lung cancer remains the most lethal cancer worldwide, and traditional biopsy approaches still leave critical gaps. In this episode, interventional pulmonologist Dr. Steven Kovacs shares how real-time metabolic imaging inside the bronchoscopy suite is transforming how clinicians assess biopsy adequacy.Episode Breakdown00:00 – Opening remarks: the challenge of lung cancer diagnosis01:17 – Introducing Dr. Steven Kovacs02:11 – Journey through bronchoscopy: from navigation to robotics05:11 – The problem

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00:37:28

Non-Surgical BCIs: Subsense CEO Tetiana Aleksandrova...

State of Medtech ·

2025/08/26

Tetiana Aleksandrova, CEO and founder of Subsense, explains how her team is building a nanoparticle-based Brain Computer Interface designed to treat symptoms of neurological disorders while unlocking new possibilities for human cognition.Episode Breakdown:00:00 – Opening and long-term vision for merging humans with technology01:10 – Guest introduction: Tetiana Aleksandrova, CEO and founder of Subsense02:01 – Personal journey: from chemistry to economics to serial BCI entrepreneur03:38 – Lessons

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00:42:16

Brain Computer Interfaces: From Signals to Clinical...

State of Medtech ·

2025/08/21

Brain Computer Interfaces are gaining traction across healthcare and beyond. Meron Gibertz and Dr. Darin Dougherty discuss how BCIs capture and process signals, their growing medical use cases, and the hurdles in regulation, ethics, and safety.Episode breakdown:00:00 – Opening and introduction00:48 – Introducing Meron Gibertz and Dr. Darin Dougherty02:11 – What is a brain-computer interface (BCI)?04:36 – Evolution of BCI technology07:02 – How BCIs work: signals and processing10:28 – Clinical

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