[September 3 , 2025] Standardizing Behavioral Health From The Inside Out. Behavioral health is in crisis—not just from rising demand, but from the chaos of inconsistent care models, fragmented data, and outdated systems. In this episode of Med Tech Gurus, Jim Szyperski, CEO of Acuity Behavioral Health, shares how his team is bringing much-needed structure and accountability to inpatient psychiatric care.

Backed by a $1.5 million seed round and in collaboration with health systems, Acuity is creating data-driven standards that empower nurses, improve patient outcomes, and deliver operational clarity. Jim brings lessons from decades of entrepreneurship and dives into the real-world challenges of scaling innovation in healthcare’s slowest-moving sector. Gurus, if you care about solving systemic gaps in mental health care, this conversation is a must.

[August 27 , 2025] The Immune Decoder: Cracking The Code Of Long COVID. What if we could finally put real answers behind the brain fog, fatigue, and lingering symptoms so many patients still face post-COVID? In this episode, Dr. Nigel McCracken, Chief Operating Officer at Virax Biolabs, returns to Med Tech Gurus to reveal how their groundbreaking ViraxImmune platform is decoding the hidden dysfunctions of the immune system. With major NHS-led trials underway and U.S. clinical sites ramping up, Nigel shares how their proprietary FluoroSpot T-cell assay brings unprecedented accuracy to diagnosing long COVID, chronic fatigue, and post-viral syndromes.

We also dive into the operational challenges of global trials, lessons from diagnostics commercialization, and how to build innovation-ready teams that scale. Gurus, this is diagnostic disruption at its best.

[August 20, 2025] Breaking The AI Bottleneck In Healthcare. Billions are being poured into healthcare AI, yet most innovations never make it past pilot projects. Why? And more importantly—how do we fix it?

In this episode of Med Tech Gurus, we sit down with Marco Smit, serial entrepreneur, life sciences executive, and AI commercialization expert. With leadership experience at Roche, Genentech, Gesund.ai, CareSyntax, and now Domelabs.ai, Marco has seen the full spectrum of healthcare AI—from hype to hard-earned success.

He shares why so many organizations fall victim to “pilotitis”, the critical role of AI governance, and how startups and health systems can build scalable, evidence-driven solutions that actually deliver ROI. From navigating the complex regulatory landscape to choosing the right investors and partners, Marco offers a pragmatic playbook for moving AI from the lab to real clinical impact.

Whether you’re a startup founder, health system innovator, or medtech investor, this episode is packed with actionable insights on avoiding hype, accelerating adoption, and building AI solutions that last.

[August 13, 2025] Breaking Barriers. What if we could finally crack the code on treating brain cancer by opening the door that’s blocked 98% of therapies? In this episode, Dr. Michael Canney, Chief Scientific Officer of Carthera, reveals how SonoCloud—a revolutionary ultrasound implant—temporarily opens the blood-brain barrier to deliver chemotherapy directly to tumors like glioblastoma. With over 100 patients enrolled in a Phase III trial across 40 global sites, this isn’t just a bold idea—it’s happening now.

Michael also shares real-world lessons in scaling trials, FDA navigation, and aligning science with commercial success. If you’re passionate about disruptive innovation in neuro-oncology, you’ll want to hear how Carthera is changing the game.

[August 6, 2025] AI vs. Burnout: How Affinion Health Is Reclaiming Time For Clinicians. What if the key to solving the provider burnout crisis wasn’t adding more hours in the day—but using technology to give them back? In this episode of Med Tech Gurus, we meet David Norris, Co-Founder and CEO of Affinion Health.

David shares how his company is building an AI-powered clinical inbox that helps clinicians manage the overwhelming flood of lab results, patient messages, and admin tasks. With measurable results like five hours of reclaimed time per week per provider, David explains how Affinion’s solution is not just about efficiency—it’s about restoring balance, improving care, and preventing burnout. From his work with the Coalition for Health AI to his lessons in entrepreneurship and team-building, David offers practical wisdom for every MedTech innovator in this episode.

[July 30, 2025] The End Of Guesswork: How AI And 3D Printing Are Reshaping Surgery. What if surgeons could eliminate the guesswork from complex procedures and walk into the OR with a personalized, pre-fitted solution ready to go? In this episode, we meet Vikram Ahuja, Co-Founder and CEO of OsseoLabs, who is transforming orthopedic and maxillofacial surgery using AI and 3D printing.

Vikram reveals how his platform builds patient-specific implants using biomechanical data—dramatically reducing OR time, complications, and the need for revision surgeries. With over 170 successful cases and 40 hospital partners across Southeast Asia, Vikram shares what’s next, what’s needed for U.S. expansion, and how OsseoLabs is pushing the boundaries of surgical precision. If you're serious about MedTech innovation, this one’s essential listening.

[July 23, 2025] From Idea To Impact: A Medtech Masterclass. What turns a brilliant idea into a market-ready medical device? Jennifer Palinchik, CEO of SageMar Medical, has spent over two decades guiding innovators through that exact journey. In this episode, Jennifer shares the critical factors that determine whether your device gets adopted—or ends up on the shelf.

From navigating regulatory hurdles and defining market value to aligning R&D with commercialization from day one, Jennifer reveals the strategic playbook that every MedTech founder should know. We also explore trends like AI, mixed reality, and the growing role of M&A in accelerating innovation. If you're building in healthtech, Jennifer’s insights will help you avoid costly missteps and build a business that truly scales.

[July 16, 2025] Why Smarter Systems Are Healthcare’s New Lifeline. Gurus, what if treating prostate cancer no longer required surgery, blood loss, or hospital stays?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Arun Menawat, CEO of Profound Medical, who is leading a bold transformation in prostate cancer care. With Tulsa Pro—an AI-powered, MRI-guided, incision-free therapy—his team is challenging the surgical status quo head-on. Arun shares how his journey through imaging innovation shaped this breakthrough, and why he believes the future of interventional medicine will be bloodless, precise, and radically patient-centric.

This one’s not just disruptive—it’s redefining what cancer treatment can be.

[July 9, 2025] Why Smarter Systems Are Healthcare’s New Lifeline. What if your hospital could see, hear, and understand everything happening in the OR—and actually use that data to drive real-time improvements?

Dr. Andrew Gostine, CEO and co-founder of Artisight, is making that vision a reality. With AI-powered computer vision and ambient listening, Artisight enables hospitals to automate documentation, reduce delays, and even prevent wrong-site surgeries.

Now partnered with industry giants like NVIDIA and Karl Storz, Artisight is helping over 400 hospitals transform their perioperative workflows—enhancing safety, equity, and efficiency at scale.

In this episode, we explore how intelligent automation is reshaping surgical care, how Artisight ensures HIPAA compliance, and why clinician-centered innovation is the key to solving healthcare’s most urgent operational challenges.

[July 2, 2025] Why Smarter Systems Are Healthcare’s New Lifeline. In a world where healthcare demands more from fewer resources, standing still isn’t an option.

Tim Tinnel, EVP and COO of IntelliGuard, reveals how automation, AI, and intelligent ecosystems are redefining medication management, boosting patient safety, and cutting through operational chaos. We dig into why innovation must be continuous, how true partnerships drive breakthrough solutions, and what it really takes to future-proof hospitals.
If you're ready to learn how today’s smartest leaders are reshaping healthcare from the inside out, this episode will change how you think about the future.

[June 25, 2025] A First-In-Class Innovation In Deep Venous Disease. What if one small valve could change the lives of millions suffering from chronic venous insufficiency? In this episode, we sit down with Rob Berman, CEO of EnVVeno Medical, to explore how his team is disrupting vascular care with the groundbreaking VenoValve—the first surgical solution for deep vein reflux. Rob shares how this innovation is restoring quality of life, slashing wound care costs, and opening doors for future transcatheter therapies like ENVE. You'll hear hard-earned lessons on leadership, FDA navigation, and raising $135 million to bring first-in-class technology to market. From the OR to investor boardrooms, Rob’s journey is packed with grit, insight, and purpose. If you’re innovating in medtech, this one’s a masterclass.

[June 18, 2025] Refrigeration Reinvented: Powering The Future Of Cold Chain. Gurus, what if the way we transport life-saving medications like insulin or biologics didn’t depend on ice packs, bulky compressors, or outdated infrastructure?

What if you could carry a high-performance cold chain system in your backpack—and it held temperature for over 100 hours on a single charge?

Meet Faizan Ahmed, CEO of Invensify, the visionary behind Insurg, a solid-state refrigeration technology set to transform not only pharmaceutical logistics—but potentially electric vehicles, outdoor gear, and even chip cooling systems.

Inspired by a personal mission to help his father safely travel with insulin, Faizan has gone deep into the science of thermoelectric cooling, building a lightweight, battery-efficient system from the ground up—earning over 50 patents in the process.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why solid-state cooling is the future of cold chain logistics

• How deep tech meets real-world usability

• The balance between innovation and commercialization

• And why IP protection is crucial in a globalized, AI-powered world

If you’re curious about how startups can disrupt entrenched industries—and do it with purpose—you won’t want to miss this episode.

[June 11, 2025] The Invisible Epidemic: Fighting Pressure Injuries With Precision. Gurus, what if one of the most overlooked causes of hospital harm—and cost—was also one of the most preventable?

Meet Martin Burns, CEO of Bruin Biometrics, a leader in predictive diagnostics aiming to retire outdated wound care models. From the battlefields of hospital-acquired conditions to the boardrooms of investors, Martin is on a mission to reimagine pressure injury prevention through biology-based strategies, AI-driven insights, and a handheld device that can detect damage before it breaks the skin.

In this episode, we dive into:

• How Martin transitioned from Deloitte consultant to startup CEO

• Why prevention still struggles to gain traction in a treatment-focused system

• The five-step “Formulas” strategy that propelled BBI toward becoming the new standard of care

• And why real innovation starts with listening—not just to data, but to patients and providers

This isn’t just about better tech—it’s about creating healthcare systems that don’t wait for harm to act.  You will love the insights that Martin brings in this episode.

[June 4, 2025] Listening To The Future. Gurus, imagine a future where your voice can flag early signs of Parkinson’s or PTSD—where your smartwatch data helps build global research—and where you, not the system, own your health data.

That future is already unfolding, and today’s guest is helping to build it.

Meet Mack Stachowiak, CTO of AxonDAO, a pioneer in blending AI, wearable technology, and decentralized science to revolutionize healthcare. From launching telemedicine platforms in the pre-smartphone era to building the Q-Ring wearable that seamlessly tracks thousands of biometrics, Mack is rethinking how data, diagnostics, and access intersect.

In this episode, we explore how AI can speed diagnostics, how blockchain empowers patients, and why voice biomarkers might be the most non-invasive—and powerful—tool in early disease detection.

If you're curious about the future of patient-owned data, smart algorithms, and tech that listens—literally—you won’t want to miss this conversation.

Let’s dive in!

[May 28, 2025] From Dorm Room To Disruptor: Reinventing The Bionic Hand. Gurus, what happens when a med student asks for a 3D printer for their birthday? For Dhruv Agrawal, Co-Founder and CEO of Aether Biomedical, that gift became the launchpad for a global MedTech breakthrough.

In this episode, Dhruv shares how he went from medical school to creating the Zeus Hand—the world’s first fully remote-adjustable, repairable, and Medicare-reimbursable bionic hand. With over 800 devices in use across 15 countries, Dhruv didn’t just build better hardware—he built an ecosystem that empowers clinicians and patients alike.

We dive into how real-world feedback fueled innovation, why cloud-based platforms are changing prosthetic care, and how clear product-market fit starts when clinicians become your best salespeople.

It’s a story of grit, learning, and the power of solving the right problem.

[May 21, 2025] AI With A Lab Coat: Smarter Biopharma, Faster Drugs. Welcome, MedTech Gurus! Imagine cutting weeks off drug manufacturing cycles, reducing compliance headaches, and mining gold from dusty SOPs. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Reza Farahani, founder of Katalyze AI, is doing. With a unique blend of AI brilliance and biopharma savvy, Reza is helping organizations automate the mundane and accelerate the meaningful. From unlocking insights buried in unstructured data to building a culture where innovation thrives, Reza delivers hard-won wisdom on tech adoption, investor readiness, and what it really means to solve “the right problem.”

This is one episode you won’t want to miss!

[May 14, 2025] Sealing The Future Of Critical Care. Welcome, MedTech Gurus! What if the key to reducing ICU infections, saving costs, and restoring patient dignity lay in rethinking something as overlooked as a catheter? In today’s episode, Frank Gehres, CEO of Advanced Medical Balloons, shows us how his team is revolutionizing critical care with next-gen balloon technology. From tackling infection-prone ICU environments to pioneering low-pressure, high-seal solutions, Frank reveals how innovation can emerge from even the most ignored corners of healthcare. We’ll explore clinical wins, hospital adoption strategies, and how to build a mission-driven culture around solving real-world problems.

You're going to love the insights Frank brings to this episode!

[May 7, 2025] Rewriting The Rhythm Of Cardiac Care. Welcome, MedTech Gurus! Imagine a future where rural communities have the same access to advanced cardiac diagnostics as major metropolitan hospitals… where early-stage heart disease is caught before it becomes an emergency… and where the wearable on your chest does more than just collect data—it helps rewrite your health journey.

That future is now, and today’s guest, Chris Darland, CEO of PeerBridge Health, is at the heart of it. Chris and his team are bringing next-generation wearable cardiac monitors to life with CoreMDX—an ambulatory ECG system that delivers hospital-grade signal fidelity and real-time insights, all in a user-friendly patch.

In this episode, we dive into how PeerBridge is transforming early disease detection, enabling virtual cardiology, and solving the readmission crisis with scalable, affordable tech. We’ll also explore how vintage scientific breakthroughs are being reimagined with cutting-edge AI, and what it really takes to raise capital in today’s medtech landscape.

This is an episode on innovation you will love!

[April 30, 2025] The Future Of Arrhythmia Detection. Welcome, MedTech Gurus! Imagine a world where artificial intelligence and remote monitoring work together to detect and prevent life-threatening cardiac conditions before they escalate. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Stuart Long, CEO of InfoBionic.AI, is pioneering. With over 20 years in the medical device industry and leadership experience at companies like Monarch Medical Systems and CapsuleTech, Stuart is no stranger to driving transformative change in healthcare.

At InfoBionic.AI, he’s leading the charge in AI-powered remote cardiac monitoring, revolutionizing how arrhythmias—especially atrial fibrillation (A-Fib)—are detected, treated, and prevented. In this episode, we’ll dive into how real-time, continuous monitoring is reshaping cardiac care, improving patient outcomes, and reducing hospital readmissions.

Stay tuned—this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

[April 23, 2025] Breaking Barriers In Brain Health. Welcome, MedTech Gurus! Imagine a world where seizures are detected in real-time, where AI helps neurologists pinpoint critical brain activity, and where patients no longer need to be tethered to outdated, wired EEG systems. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Mark Lehmkuhle, is making a reality. As Chief Science Officer and co-founder of Epitel, Mark has pioneered a groundbreaking wearable EEG system that’s changing how we monitor brain health. In this episode, we’ll uncover the challenges of bringing cutting-edge medical technology to market, the power of AI in diagnostics, and what the future holds for brain monitoring. Stay tuned—this one’s a must-listen!