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The Medtech Innovation Podcast

Medtech Innovation Podcast: Spencer Jones dives deep into winning medtech startup strategies. Each episode unpacks hot takes and insider tactics from the trenches of medtech innovation. Join physician inventors, founders, engineers, and healthcare market makers as they share actionable insights to navigate the FDA, secure medtech funding, and drive medtech breakthroughs. No-nonsense advice to be a change maker in medtech.

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74:56

Why Orthopedic Giants are Resisting Patient Specific...

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/10/14

I'm joined by Jonathan Swill, Principal Consultant at Surgical Excellence Partners, as we explore the future of patient-specific implants in orthopedics, why 20% of knee replacement patients remain unsatisfied, and how personalized medicine combined with robotics and AI will transform musculoskeletal surgery.In this episode, we dive deep into:The Patient-Specific Implant Revolution in Orthopedics → Why orthopedics is the "last bastion" to adopt patient-specific approaches while cranial

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63:15

3 AI cheat codes to launch and scale your medical device

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/10/07

I'm joined by Jelani Abdus-Salaam, Founder at Best of AI, as we explore how AI can transform medtech operations, the critical distinction between AI automation and AI agents, and practical strategies for adopting AI without massive organizational overhauls.In this episode, we dive deep into:AI Literacy Gap Creates Massive Medtech Opportunity → Medtech is perfectly suited for AI with rules-based QMS, defined regulatory standards, and structured clinical data—yet AI literacy remains

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90:18

His secret to bypassing the broken venture capital model

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/09/25

I'm joined by Jeff June, MedTech Founder and Ecosystem Builder, as we explore the broken venture capital model in healthcare, why accelerator programs are failing early-stage companies, and his battle-tested strategies for building successful MedTech ventures through strategic partnerships and ecosystem development.In this episode, we dive deep into:The Funding Crisis Reality Check→ Why venture capital has transformed into private equity, abandoning true early-stage companies→ How founders

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83:59

He got fired and built an automation empire

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/07/23

I'm joined by Aaron Moncur, Founder and President at Pipeline Design & Engineering, as we explore his unique approach to building an engineering empire centered on promoting joy in team members' lives, innovative automation solutions, and creating community-driven platforms that are revolutionizing how engineers collaborate and learn.In this episode, we dive deep into:From Near-Death Surfing to Engineering Excellence → How a life-threatening surfing experience at Diamond Head shaped

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35:25

How to scale your platform technology

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/07/09

I'm joined by Ross Peterson, Chief Business Development Officer at ProPlate, as we explore the specialized world of metallization and electroplating for medical devices, from life-saving pediatric applications to cutting-edge energy delivery systems.In this episode, we dive deep into:The Science of Medical Device Metallization→ How electroplating adds metal microinches at a time using electrical current and metal ion chemistry→ Why vacuum deposition is required to metalize non-conductive

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48:55

How to develop a medical device

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/07/02

I'm joined by Jeremy Ridley, Senior Director of Engineering at Delve, as we explore how the best engineers design and develop complex medtech innovations, from managing regulatory constraints to building breakthrough products that actually make it to market.The Hidden Reality of Medtech Engineering Leadership→ Most engineering leaders underestimate the time required for regulatory alignment - Jeremy reveals it should be happening from day one, not after product development→ The biggest

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48:17

How to save money on patents

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/06/24

I'm joined by John Behles, Owner at Lexigent LLC and Founder & GP at PhiCAP Fund, as we explore the critical role of intellectual property strategy in medtech success, common IP pitfalls that destroy startup valuations, and how physician-led venture capital is reshaping healthcare investing.In this episode, we dive deep into:The IP Strategy Foundation → Why doing your own prior art research makes you a more sophisticated founder → The critical difference between landscape opinions, FTO

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53:17

How to sell your device to hospitals

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/06/17

I'm joined by Natalie Freels, CEO at InsightHealth Consulting, as we explore how data-driven market intelligence is revolutionizing medtech commercialization strategies and transforming how innovative companies bring breakthrough technologies to market.The Hidden Truth About Market Research in Medtech→ Traditional market research methods are failing medtech startups because they rely on outdated physician survey data that doesn't reflect real-world adoption patterns→ Most medtech companies

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45:24

This medtech startup got acquired by Medtronic...

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/06/10

I'm joined by Brian More, CEO at Nanovis, a nanotechnology company that's transforming patient outcomes through breakthrough surface engineering innovations.In this episode, we jump into:The Nanotechnology Impact in Spinal Implants→ Nanovis creates surfaces that mimic natural bone structure at the nanoscale, dramatically improving osseointegration rates→ Their proprietary nanotopography increases surface area by 30-40x compared to traditional smooth implants, accelerating bone growth→ The

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52:58

How to design catheters (expert secrets)

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/06/03

I'm joined by Damian Carr, CEO of Eyedea MedTech Education, as we explore his mission to rapidly accelerate medtech innovation through democratized catheter design knowledge, hands-on learning experiences, and breaking down the traditional silos that slow device development.In this episode, we dive deep into:From Personal Health Crisis to Innovation Mission → How a childhood tuberculosis diagnosis sparked a lifelong obsession with medical devices → The journey from "prostitute of the

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49:27

This is how AI will change medtech (and how you can...

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/04/29

I'm joined by Santosh Iyer, Founder and CEO of Moonshot, as we explore the mission to train the modern healthcare workforce in emerging technologies, the true potential of AI in medtech, and strategies for innovating within highly regulated healthcare environments.In this episode, we dive deep into:Moonshot's Mission and Vision→ Training healthcare professionals to leverage AI, advanced imaging, and robotics→ Creating hands-on experiential learning to drive skills retention and enthusiasm→

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38:39

This surgeon built a $10M medtech startup as the...

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/04/15

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Oke Anakwenze, CEO of SutureTech and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Duke University, as we explore his journey from practicing surgeon to medtech entrepreneur and the development of RapidFix - the world's first all-suture staple for tendon repair.In this episode, we breakdown:The Surgeon's Path to Innovation → First-generation journey into orthopedic surgery → Identifying critical problems in rotator cuff repairs → Developing a passion for medical

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44:56

This Doctor’s SaaS Product is Saving Hospitals $$$ |...

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/04/01

I'm joined by Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder and CEO of SeamlessMD, as we explore the journey from practicing physician to digital health entrepreneur and the strategies behind building a successful patient engagement platform that enhances care journeys through innovative technology.In this episode, we dive deep into:The Digital Patient GPS → How SeamlessMD guides patients through complex healthcare journeys → Automating patient education, reminders, and symptom monitoring → Creating a "GPS

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45:40

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Medtech Marketing Strategy...

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/03/25

I'm joined by Kyle Kruse, VP of Sales at Missile Productions, as we explore how medical device manufacturers can use video to cut through the noise, build authentic connections, and drive growth in an industry that's been slow to embrace digital marketing.In this episode, we break down:The Power of Personal Branding in Medtech → How Kyle's "Kruse Missile" nickname evolved into a powerful brand identity → Why personal LinkedIn content outperforms company pages every time → Creating authentic

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39:37

Why Hospitals Keep Saying 'No' to Breakthrough...

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/03/18

I'm joined by Stewart Clark, healthcare consultant and strategy expert with extensive experience in health system operations, service line planning, and healthcare M&A. From his journey through Cleveland Clinic's administrative fellowship to consulting on healthcare ventures globally, Stewart shares invaluable insights on how medtech companies can effectively navigate the complex healthcare landscape and understand the realities of hospital economics and decision-making.In this episode,

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31:55

The Device That Collapsed a $10B Market (How Stent...

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/03/11

I'm joined by Steve Maxson, innovation and business development leader at US Extruders, owner of Maxson Insights Services, and host of the MedEx and MedTech Unbox Podcasts, as we explore the fascinating world of stent technology and delivery systems. With over 20 years of industry experience, Steve leverages his vast network to assist contract manufacturers and medical device OEM's with extrusion and secondary processing equipment, medical extrusions, catheter development and manufacturing

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42:20

How this CEO spent $1m on consultants with zero...

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/02/26

From Sales Rep to Manufacturing Innovator: Breaking Down Medical Device Development BarriersJason Scherer, CEO of VitaTek, shares how frustration with traditional medical device development led him to build the largest privately-owned medical device manufacturer in Minnesota, offering true end-to-end capabilities.In this episode, we explore:Speed & Control in Med Device Development→ Traditional development process requires 10+ vendors→ Vitatek consolidated everything in-house→ Cut

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46:47

Design to Win: How Medtech Startups Can Outmaneuver...

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/01/14

I'm joined by Dennis Lenard, design expert and CEO of Creative Navy, as we explore the critical role of evidence-based design in creating successful medical devices and interfaces. With 15 years of experience in medical interface design, Dennis shares insights on how startups can leverage design to compete with incumbents and create better user experiences in healthcare.In this episode, we breakdown:The Evolution of Medical Device Design → Origins of ergonomics in medical devices → Why

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35:54

The secrets inside big medtech companies [how they...

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2025/01/07

Join Spencer Jones as he sits down with Brad Shirley, Founder and Principal of DCMS Solutions, to explore the nuances of medtech innovation both within large corporations and startups. Drawing from his extensive experience at Cook Medical, Cook Regentec, and Maruho Medical, Brad shares invaluable insights on navigating product development, managing R&D teams, and driving successful innovation in different organizational contexts.In this episode, we break down:Corporate Innovation vs

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38:24

How to use smart data to build successful medtech...

The Medtech Innovation Podcast ·

2024/12/18

In this episode, I'm joined by Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt, Founder and CEO of Alpha Sophia, who's revolutionizing how medtech companies find and engage their customers. Coming from the world of retail analytics, he brings a fresh perspective on using data to drive commercial success in healthcare.From hyper-personalization at scale to building trust through content, we unpack the new rules of medtech commercialization.Episode Breakdown:The Evolution of Commercial Analytics in MedTech → Why

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