Interviews

Shyam Natarajan, founder and CEO of Avenda Health, started as an academic with a knack for the business side of healthcare. He now leads the charge in revolutionizing prostate cancer care. In this interview, we talk about what it really takes to understand the market need for your product or service, how prototypes can be incredibly helpful in convincing relevant parties, how Shyam approaches fundraising, and what to expect from medtech in the future given current technological advancements in growing fields like AI.

Dr. David Albert is a man of many talents, blending medical expertise with entrepreneurial zeal. His company, AliveCor, is pioneering the standard for personal ECG devices that extend beyond just hardware, enveloping services and partnerships to offer comprehensive personal cardiovascular solutions. In a freewheeling conversation with Dr. Albert, we take a tour down the lanes of innovation, prototyping, fundraising, and why sometimes you have to ditch the white coat to take your ideas from the lab to the real world.

Parag Gad understands both sides of the coin — the research-intensive academic world and the rigorous standards of healthcare regulation. With SpineX, he's marrying the two, aiming for a transformation in spinal healthcare. In this interview, Parag delves into the intricate journey of transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship, securing non-traditional funding, and the role of regulatory milestones in building a reputable healthcare brand.

Kirsten Carroll is redefining post-stroke care through her startup, Kandu Health, which offers a comprehensive set of services to improve the well-being of stroke survivors and, consequently, their care partners. From her unique perspective on innovation to her emphasis on a multi-stakeholder approach, Kirsten shares invaluable lessons on breaking down monumental challenges and fostering a culture of teamwork.

Gabriel Jones is a man whose journey covers diverse industries — from engineering in Japan to Wall Street mergers and acquisitions. The culmination of his hard work and versatility, however, came with his current venture, Proprio, a company redefining surgical precision through AI. Gabriel’s eclectic, impressive background has equipped him with a unique framework for creating a thriving startup ecosystem, successful capital fundraising, and using public relations to his favor.

In this interview, we pull back the curtain on L.R. Fox, the visionary founder of NEXT Life Sciences. With an ambitious mission to democratize family planning, Fox and his team are on the brink of launching their flagship product, Plan A— a groundbreaking male contraceptive. Fox shares invaluable lessons on fostering collaboration in a competitive space, understanding key stakeholders, and the art of raising capital. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply curious about how innovation can drive societal change, this conversation offers key takeaways for all.

Sean Morris is a serial entrepreneur who began his career in medical device sales and rapidly ascended to running the Peripheral Vascular Division of AngioDynamics. Sean's career is a roadmap of determination, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of mechanical solutions to clinical problems. In this interview, Sean shares the story — from his first job selling medical devices for AngioDynamics to his current role as CEO of Amplifi, how his novel Vein Dilation System is poised to revolutionize dialysis patient care, and the many lessons he’s learned bringing innovative medtech products to market as a startup CEO.

Dr. Krishan Ramdoo, founder and CEO of Tympa Health, talks about his journey toward becoming a technology innovator, starting as an ENT physician to eventually developing the world's first all-in-one ear and hearing health assessment system. He shares invaluable insights on the importance of proactive problem-solving, balancing external feedback with personal vision, and the power of tangible products in converting stakeholders to true believers in your solution.