Chris Landon, CEO of Natus Neuro, joins us to discuss the challenges and opportunities in neurodiagnostics. Six months since being appointed, Chris shares a clear vision for Natus as he explains the need for improved access to diagnostic tools and the importance of data-driven insights for better patient care.

Chris emphasizes the role of technology in addressing these challenges, including artificial intelligence and cloud-based solutions. A focus on patient-centric innovation is a recurring theme throughout the episode as Chris details their commitment to developing solutions that improve clinical workflows and patient outcomes.

From winning principles in product development, to developing a global strategy with a new team, this conversation is a fantastic insight into how Chris is leading the Natus vision. If you want to learn about the latest neuro sensor trends, and how to execute a winning game plan to address these, then be sure to tune in so you can be informed and inspired.

Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your free expo pass and 20% conference ticket discount at the checkout).

Sydney Robinson, CEO & co-founder of Vessl Prosthetics, joins this episode to discuss how they are enhancing prosthetic technology. Her innovative company is developing an advanced prosthetic socket that can offer unparalleled comfort, mobility, and functionality for amputees.

During the discussion, Sydney shares her personal journey and the critical medical innovation fellowship that led to the founding of Vessl Prosthetics. She discusses the challenges faced by amputees and the limitations of traditional prosthetic solutions. Vessl's mission is to address these shortfalls by providing truly accessible and customized solutions that improve the quality of life for users.

We dive into the company's research and development efforts to reach these goals, including collaborating with Stevie Crawford as he trains for the 2026 Winter Paralympics. Sydney also shares insights into the latest advancements in prosthetic technology and the potential for future partnerships. As the company prepares for FDA approval, strap in and listen, so you can be informed and inspired.

Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your free expo pass and 20% conference ticket discount at the checkout).

SmartCardia is a medical technology company developing innovative solutions to improve cardiac care. The company's flagship product is a 7-lead ECG patch that collects vital signs and enables remote patient monitoring. This technology addresses the limitations of traditional ECG patches by providing more comprehensive data and facilitating real-time monitoring.

Adam Kirchgessner, VP of Sales at SmartCardia, joins this episode to discuss the company's mission and technology. He highlights how they are helping provide accurate and accessible cardiac data for early detection and diagnosis of arrhythmias and other heart conditions. Adam also explains the significant value prop of their advanced platform that enables seamless data integration and analysis, empowering healthcare providers to make informed decisions.

Beyond ECG monitoring, the company's goal is to become a comprehensive cardiac care solution, offering remote patient monitoring for conditions like heart failure and sleep apnea. Adam delves into what goes into building a winning sales team to achieve these ambitions, touching on his extended experience with other innovative technologies. Whatever your position in the medical technology space, this episode is packed with insights on delivering great innovation, a discussion sure to leave you informed and inspired.

Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your free expo pass and 20% conference ticket discount at the checkout).

For our 50th episode, we are joined by Mike Hugo, a patient advocate for Medtronic, who shares the story behind his battle with glioblastoma, a highly aggressive form of brain cancer. Mike's unique perspective as both a patient and industry insider offer valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of navigating a complex medical condition.

The discussion delves into Mike's journey, from initial diagnosis to experiences with a unique treatment pathway, and the impact of Novocure's incredible Optune technology that he wears every day. Mike's unwavering determination and positive outlook shine through as he explains his advocacy efforts, including supporting the Promising Pathway Act, to improve access to these types of advanced treatments for other patients.

Beyond his personal story, Mike offers valuable insights into the medtech industry, sharing former experiences as a medtech sales professional and his passion for driving innovation in patient care. His firsthand knowledge of medical devices and advocacy work with his wife Vanessa, highlight the importance of collaboration between patients, healthcare providers, and industry leaders in advancing healthcare solutions. Listen in, and be prepared, to be truly, inspired and informed.

Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your 20% discount at the checkout).

After a needlestick injury, Dr. William Travis Lau conceived a safety suturing device to protect other healthcare workers from suffering a similar incident. Partnering with Joe Lane to help create what would become SafePath Medical, they started development of the first safety suturing device for catheter securement. Though Travis tragically passed away in 2019, his legacy endures through this life-saving innovation and his contributions to patient safety and blood management practices.

SafePath’s CEO Joe, joins this episode to share insights into the unique design challenges that have been overcome to realize Travis’s vision, and create an ergonomic device that is capable of safe suturing for catheter securement and skin closure. With FDA clearance already in place for the intended use in placement of a silk suture in the skin and subcutaneous tissues, Joe discusses the multiple benefits that can now be made available to healthcare workers.

This physician-backed solution is packed with engineering ingenuity and Joe shares how M2D2 is entwined in the backstory that helped the startup move from prototype to marketplace, leaving it primed to revamp the current standard of care. Under Joe’s leadership, SafePath Medical is realizing not only Travis’s vision, but a safer future for frontline healthcare workers. This is a true legacy story that is sure to leave you informed and inspired.

As a global leader in medical technologies, Stryker provides a wide range of innovative products to help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. With over 50,000 employees around the world working together to serve more than 150M patients annually, delivering a compliance driven culture is critical to the success of the business.

Ultimately, whatever the size of your medtech organization, managing compliance risk means managing business risk. Dana McMahon, Chief Compliance Officer at Styker, joins this episode to share how she is collaborating with colleagues to ensure the organization has the mindset and tools needed to position multibillion-dollar projects for successful commercialization, profitable growth, and compliant operations across the value chain.

To cultivate a culture that moves past a tick box approach to compliance, Dana discusses how they have developed a structure that offers multiple touch points and brings elements of fun to engage employees. She highlights how their Code of Conduct refresh and launch campaign was awarded Stryker’s Brand Implementation of the Year award at the Marketing Excellence Awards, a first for a functional team!

With a thriving share price, Stryker’s efforts around compliance are entwined with their growth over the past five years. If you’re looking to learn from the best about what it takes to achieve this winning culture, and create real impact, then be sure to tune in so you can be informed and inspired.

Imricor Medical Systems is advancing the electrophysiology field by allowing physicians to perform cardiac ablation procedures in the growing number of interventional magnetic resonance (iCMR) suites found or being developed in leading hospitals.

In this episode, we are joined by Imricor’s Global Sales Leader, Greg Englehardt, to share the journey and their mission of bringing not just a set of innovative surgical tools to market, but also an entirely new operating environment! Where other large companies have tried and failed, Greg details how the company has navigated an array of technical challenges to make their solution successful.

Between gaining Imricor’s CE mark approval and navigating a product launch during the pandemic, combined with Greg’s extensive experience with startups, this discussion is packed with insights. If you want to learn more about their upcoming US market development and how you could be part of a growing team then be sure to tune in so you can be informed and inspired.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure that treats neurological conditions by implanting electrodes into the brain to produce electrical impulses. These impulses can control abnormal brain activity and chemical imbalances that cause conditions like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia.

Despite the benefits of DBS, less than 1% of the 25 million patients who are eligible to undergo the procedure opt-in due to the invasiveness of and risk associated with traditional open brain surgery. Nicky Driscoll, CTO of NeuroBionics, joins this episode to share how their team is on a mission to change the status quo through bioelectronic medicine. NeuroBionics is developing devices that seamlessly integrate with the human body and aim to offer DBS with a minimally-invasive approach.

As well as learning about this exciting technology, Nicky shares insights into the journey from academic researcher to entrepreneur, and how they decided to focus on a challenging commercialization journey that could positively impact patient lives. As one of the top startups in the M2D2 accelerator program and recent winners of the 2024 Vision Award with Medtech Innovator, the NeuroBionics story is definitely one to follow, and is sure to leave you informed and inspired.