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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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332. Spine: Robert Isaacs, M.D of TrackX Explains Why...

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2025/11/05

In this episode, host Omar M. Khateeb sits down with Robert Isaacs, M.D. CEO & Founder at TrackX Technology, a Duke neurosurgeon and serial entrepreneur. They dive into his latest venture: a platform that provides live imaging for surgeons without the dangerous radiation.We uncover TrackX's "secret sauce" for instantaneous registration, the real-world data slashing radiation and OR time, and the simple design winning over surgeons. Get an honest look at surgical innovation and how

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01:05:24

331. This Month in Medtech: Boston Sci’s new billion...

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2025/11/03

October in MedTech was wild billion-dollar deals, bold spinouts, and the future of incision-free surgery.Omar Khateeb and Nicholas Talamantes, Senior Director of Market Intelligence at Life Science Intelligence break down how Boston Scientific, J&J, and Stryker are reshaping the field plus which startups made LSI’s Hot 25 list.Listen in for the market moves, investor insights, and tech shifts defining healthcare’s next decade.Episode Breakdown00:00:00 Cold open & state of MedTech:

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00:49:26

330. Presidents Club with Medical Sales Rep Gina Torres

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2025/10/31

On this episode of The State of MedTech, host Omar M. Khateeb is joined by Gina Torres, Territory Manager of Shockwave Medical who has consistently reached the pinnacle of sales success.Gina opens up about her transition from a trusted nurse to a sales rep in what she calls "the hardest sales job out there." We explore the delicate balance of being a clinical consultant versus a salesperson, and how earning a physician's trust leads to greater business than any pitch ever could.Listen

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00:45:55

326. Neuro: World’s first and only drug delivery...

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2025/10/31

In this episode of The State of MedTech, host Omar M. Khateeb sits down with Dr. Chad Gordon, a neurosurgeon and plastic surgeon who founded the field of neuroplastic surgery and the company CraniUs Therapeutics.Dr. Gordon shares the deeply personal mission that led him to invent the NeuroPass, a skull implant that acts as a permanent delivery port for brain therapies. He recounts the moment he realized the "dumb" skull implants he was placing could be transformed into smart, life saving

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00:34:12

329. Ortho: Fixing God's Worst Invention: A Surgeon's...

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2025/10/29

In this episode of The State of MedTech, host Omar M. Khateeb sits down with Dr. Oke Anakwenze, Orthopedic Surgeon at Duke University and Founder of SutureTech, to explore a breakthrough that’s turning tendon repair on its head.Dr. Anakwenze reveals the revolutionary design behind the Rapid-Fix, an all-suture staple that could make complex, time-consuming repairs a thing of the past. From confronting a 30% failure rate in rotator cuff surgeries to pioneering a device that slashes procedure time by

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00:43:04

328. Cardio: How AI & Deep Tech Are Transforming...

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2025/10/28

In this episode of The State of MedTech, host Omar M. Khateeb sits down with Eman Namati, CEO of SpectraWAVE, to explore a groundbreaking advancement in cardiovascular intervention.Eman Namati reveals how their novel imaging platform delivers unparalleled visualization inside coronary arteries. From dramatically accelerating procedural workflow to providing real-time, AI-powered plaque characterization, this discussion uncovers a paradigm shift in cardiac care.You’ll learn how this technology is

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00:28:01

327. Derm: Why Every Soldier's Backpack Needs Omega...

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2025/10/24

In this episode of The State of MedTech, host Omar M. Khateeb sits down with Joseph Connell, CEO and Founder of NeuEsse, for a powerful conversation about turning personal trauma into medical transformation.Joseph shares the incredible story of the severe burn he suffered at age ten and how it fuels his mission to change burn treatment forever. He introduces us to the concept of a "syringe of liquid skin" and explains why this touchless delivery could be a godsend for victims suffering

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00:41:25

Neurotech: How Graphene Is Redefining Brain-Computer...

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2025/10/21

In this episode of The State of MedTech, Omar M. Khateeb is joined by Carolina Aguilar, CEO and Co-Founder of InBrain NeuroElectrics, a company pioneering breakthroughs in brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and graphene-based neural technology.In this fascinating discussion, Carolina delves into the revolutionary potential of graphene in brain health, its biocompatibility, and its ability to decode and modulate the brain at micro-precision. Discover how this BCI therapeutic approach could transform

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00:55:52

324. Sales: Using AI to Close More Deals in MedTech...

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2025/10/18

Are you a medtech sales leader? Try the Showpad AI Sales Enablement Maturity Calculator to measure team fitness across four key areas – and get tailored feedback. https://showpad.com/enablement-maturity-calculator-start/#/AI won’t replace your job… but someone using AI will. In this powerful episode, Showpad’s Chris Kosrow joins Omar M. Khateeb to explore how AI is revolutionizing the way MedTech sales teams operate, sell, and scale.This episode dives deep into how AI tools like Showpad Assist are

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00:40:33

323. Ortho: How this MINI Robot Can Take On Medtech...

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2025/10/15

In this episode of The State of MedTech, host Omar M. Khateeb sits down with Stuart Simpson, President and CEO of THINK Surgical, to explore how handheld robotics and open platforms are transforming orthopedic surgery.Stuart reveals the bold strategy behind the TMINI handheld robot, a device that’s rethinking what’s possible in orthopedic surgery by putting precision in the surgeon’s hands. From closing legacy programs to going all-in on handheld robotics, this conversation dives into leadership,

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00:54:42

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

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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...

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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...

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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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