Interviews

Sahil Diwan brings a youthful, creative energy to medtech entrepreneurship. His company, SafKan Health, is automating ear wax removal, easing the burden on both patients and physicians. In this interview, we talk about consumer-driven medtech, the power of design, garnering experience from real-world data, focusing on building the business before fundraising, and how OtoSet went viral on social media.

David Hochman, the maestro behind Orchestra BioMed, shares his journey from conceiving the idea of the company to accelerating high-impact technologies through risk-reward-sharing partnerships with leading medical device companies. Discover his take on driving successful collaborations, operational excellence in R&D, and the importance of a long-term strategy for sustainable industry innovation through aligned incentives.

Deanne McCarthy’s journey from bedside nursing to entrepreneurship is a compelling story of determination, curiosity, and building vital networks. In this interview, we explore the invaluable role of mentors and connections, Deanne’s insights on accelerator programs, and how her initial lack of startup experience gave her the tenacity to seek out and validate collaborative partners.

In this interview, we talk to Cecile Brosset Dubois about her transition from renowned consulting firms like Bain & Company to leading her own medtech startup, Sonio, which focuses on enhancing obstetric ultrasound with AI. We touch on her strategic approach to product development, the importance of an in-house regulatory team, her drive for meaningful work, and effective tactics for fundraising.

In this interview, Tyler Melton, co-founder and CEO of Corveus Medical, outlines his approach to strategic innovation in medtech. Tyler shares how using off-the-shelf products for early prototypes saved him both time and money and how accelerator programs provided the networking boost his startup needed to tackle the demanding PMA regulatory pathway.

Co-founded by the ingenious Angus McLachlan, Liberate Medical is developing a breakthrough device that synchronizes with a patient's breathing pattern, significantly reducing atrophy of the respiratory muscles for those on mechanical ventilation. In this interview, we talk about Angus’s do-it-yourself philosophy, how a deep understanding of the technology you’re developing gives you leverage across multiple functions, and the nuances of pitching to investors.

Kelly Roman, co-founder and CEO of Fisher Wallace, shares his career leap from literature and marketing to pioneering a novel approach to the treatment of mental health. Kelly and his team at Fisher Wallace are combining deep-rooted strategic insights with advanced technological innovation to revolutionize mental health with a wearable brain stimulation device. In this interview, we delve into what Kelly's learned on his journey, touching on the value of unconventional thinking, the importance of making mental health treatments more accessible and less stigmatized, and the potential of decentralized clinical trials.

Discover Dr. Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro’s journey — from his childhood fascination with using magnets to clean the inside of his turtle tank to leveraging this concept into a cutting-edge magnetic surgery platform. As a surgeon-turned-CEO, Alberto discusses what to consider when starting a new business, how to hone your framework when transitioning from the clinic, and early-stage strategies to ease the road to FDA approval.