The Medtech Podcast

Axel Strombergsson, M.Sc. Vice President, QuickVault at Veeva Systems a seasoned leader in medical device development and commercialization. With over 18 years of experience in R&D, operations and startup growth, Axel has a proven track record in navigating the complexities of regulatory pathways, venture capital, and global market strategies In this episode, Axel shares his journey from mechanical engineering to becoming a driving force in medtech innovation. We discuss AI-powered diagnostic tools, the importance of proactive healthcare models, and the evolving role of startups in advancing medical technologies. Axel offers valuable advice on preparing for funding rounds, building impactful pitch decks, and addressing key investor concerns 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d2F42zJT Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dpejUHxt Anchor FM: https://lnkd.in/dyQKbzAr Google Podcast: https://lnkd.in/daniXPaj Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gAzcqw-x Stitch: https://lnkd.in/gVvJvv_N RadioPublic: https://lnkd.in/gXcdv2MN  If there are any particular guests or topics you would like for us to cover in future episodes then get in touch with Karandeep Singh Badwal #MedTechInnovation #StartupGrowth #AIinHealthcare #MedicalDevices #Entrepreneurship

Kristen Mittal, RAC, PMP, Founder & CEO of Mittal Consulting a seasoned expert in regulatory affairs with over a decade of experience in the field. Kristen’s expertise spans across global regulatory challenges, innovative pathways and mentorship in quality and regulatory careers In this episode, we dive into why regulatory affairs is a rewarding yet complex career path, explore innovative programs like the FDA’s Breakthrough Device Designation and Total Product Lifecycle Advisory Program, and discuss the importance of harmonizing global standards in medical device submissions. Kristen also shares insights into the evolving landscape of sectors like pediatric devices, FemTech and AI/ML in medical technology 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d2F42zJT Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dpejUHxt Anchor FM: https://lnkd.in/dyQKbzAr Google Podcast: https://lnkd.in/daniXPaj Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gAzcqw-x Stitch: https://lnkd.in/gVvJvv_N RadioPublic: https://lnkd.in/gXcdv2MN  If there are any particular guests or topics you would like for us to cover in future episodes then get in touch with Karandeep Singh Badwal #RegulatoryAffairs #MedTechPodcast #MedicalDevices #AIinHealthcare #QualityStandards

Dr. Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP-PC, BSN, RN, CCRN, Chief Nursing Officer of Archer Review has redefined nursing education with her innovative teaching methods and empathy-driven approach, fostering confidence and competence among the next generation of nurses In this episode, we explore the gaps in nursing education exposed during the pandemic and how Dr. Taylor is addressing these challenges through groundbreaking solutions like virtual reality and AI-enhanced training. We discuss her global health experiences in Guatemala, her passion for pediatric care and how she leverages technology to bridge educational gaps. She also shares her insights on telehealth, the adolescent mental health crises during the pandemic and the shift toward proactive value-based care models 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d2F42zJT Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dpejUHxt Anchor FM: https://lnkd.in/dyQKbzAr Google Podcast: https://lnkd.in/daniXPaj Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gAzcqw-x Stitch: https://lnkd.in/gVvJvv_N RadioPublic: https://lnkd.in/gXcdv2MN  If there are any particular guests or topics you would like for us to cover in future episodes then get in touch with Karandeep Singh Badwal #NursingInnovation #HealthcareEducation #MedTechPodcast #PediatricCare #AIinHealthcare

Shmuel Libby President and Managing Director of TCB Capital Advisors is one of healthcare’s most impactful leaders, with a career devoted to revolutionizing patient care through strategic investments, Sam has navigated over $20 billion in transactions across the life sciences and diagnostics sectors In this episode, we delve into how healthcare companies raise capital alongside the traits he seeks in potential partners, how he went from investment banking to more of a focus in to the medical sector, his introduction in to the disparity within female health and his early career within martial arts 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d2F42zJT Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dpejUHxt Anchor FM: https://lnkd.in/dyQKbzAr Google Podcast: https://lnkd.in/daniXPaj Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gAzcqw-x Stitch: https://lnkd.in/gVvJvv_N RadioPublic: https://lnkd.in/gXcdv2MN  If there are any particular guests or topics you would like for us to cover in future episodes then get in touch with Karandeep Singh Badwal #MedicalDevices #Colorectal #MartialArts #FemaleHealth #ModernDiagnostics

Dr Adam Power Co-Founder and CEO of Front Line Medical Technologies Inc. is a leader in innovative medical devices for trauma and emergency care who is committed to lowering the barriers to bleeding control and resuscitation, having previously worked as a vascular surgeon he quickly realised that there needed to be a better way for haemorrhage control so went on to co-found Front Line Medical Technologies in 2017 In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of trauma care and the groundbreaking innovations in haemorrhage control, Dr. Powers journey from general surgery to vascular surgery, the importance of preventive medicine alongside the role of new technologies in healthcare and the effect of the pandemic on global healthcare systems 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d2F42zJT Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dpejUHxt Anchor FM: https://lnkd.in/dyQKbzAr Google Podcast: https://lnkd.in/daniXPaj Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gAzcqw-x Stitch: https://lnkd.in/gVvJvv_N RadioPublic: https://lnkd.in/gXcdv2MN  If there are any particular guests or topics you would like for us to cover in future episodes then get in touch with Karandeep Singh Badwal #MedicalDevices #TraumaCare #Emergencycare #VascularSurgery #Haemorrhages

Alexandria DeVito Founder and CEO of Poplin is a functional nutritionist who specialises in fertility and preconception health, prior to founding Poplin, she worked as a management consultant in the finance industry before making the jump into healthcare In this episode, we delve into the single most important thing someone can do to enhance fertility and increase their likelihood of having healthy children, the meaning of the term Preconception expert alongside what their roles are, the process of writing a book from start to finish and the common misconception of fertility rapidly declining in women after the age of 35. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d2F42zJT Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dpejUHxt Anchor FM: https://lnkd.in/dyQKbzAr Google Podcast: https://lnkd.in/daniXPaj Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gAzcqw-x Stitch: https://lnkd.in/gVvJvv_N RadioPublic: https://lnkd.in/gXcdv2MN  If there are any particular guests or topics you would like for us to cover in future episodes then get in touch with Karandeep Singh Badwal #MedicalDevices #Preconception #Pregnancy #Fertility #Wellness

Bob Roda President and CEO of HemoSonics, the creators of the Quantra Hemostasis Analyzer, a diagnostic platform that provides a comprehensive blood analysis detailing hemostasis in the operating room in less than 15 minutes. In this episode, we explore his transition from economics to medtech, highlighting the urgent global need for blood donations and the causes behind the current blood shortages. We also examine the significant effects of COVID-19 on blood supply, the biological process of bleeding and its implications for military trauma care. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d2F42zJT Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dpejUHxt Anchor FM: https://lnkd.in/dyQKbzAr Google Podcast: https://lnkd.in/daniXPaj Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gAzcqw-x Stitch: https://lnkd.in/gVvJvv_N RadioPublic: https://lnkd.in/gXcdv2MN  If there are any particular guests or topics you would like for us to cover in future episodes then get in touch with Karandeep Singh Badwal #Medtech #Traumacare #Bloodcrisis #BloodAnalysis #Hemostasis

Eva van Rikxoort, PhD Founder and CEO of Thirona started her career as a scientist but transitioned as she wanted to create a business model to make AI centered around how to help a patient. She believes that AI is necessary in healthcare, unlike pharma, where she views AI as an option. In this episode, we delve into the traditional methods of medical imaging and the benefits of using AI for better detection, why AI is proving to be popular in the radiology space, lesser-known causes for lung disease and her journey into entrepreneurship 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d2F42zJT Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dpejUHxt Anchor FM: https://lnkd.in/dyQKbzAr Google Podcast: https://lnkd.in/daniXPaj Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gAzcqw-x Stitch: https://lnkd.in/gVvJvv_N RadioPublic: https://lnkd.in/gXcdv2MN  If there are any particular guests or topics you would like for us to cover in future episodes then get in touch with Karandeep Singh Badwal #MedicalDevices #AI #MedicalImaging #Radiology #Lungoncology

Christian Espinosa Founder and CEO of Blue Goat Cyber is a leading medical device cybersecurity expert, who started his career within the United States Air Force as a Computer Systems Officer and is now a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, avid adventurer and Ironman triathlete. In this episode, we delve into the vital necessity of safeguarding medical devices to avert potential harm or fatalities stemming from hacking. We cover the significance of initially designing devices with security in mind and advocating for ongoing monitoring throughout their lifespan. Furthermore, Christian offers valuable insights for companies on effectively integrating cybersecurity from the outset of development. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d2F42zJT Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dpejUHxt Anchor FM: https://lnkd.in/dyQKbzAr Google Podcast: https://lnkd.in/daniXPaj Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gAzcqw-x Stitch: https://lnkd.in/gVvJvv_N RadioPublic: https://lnkd.in/gXcdv2MN  If there are any particular guests or topics you would like for us to cover in future episodes then get in touch with Karandeep Singh Badwal #MedicalDevices #STRIDE #FDA #SurgicalRobotics #Cybersecurity

Ethan Drower Co-Founder and CEO at Cite Medical (CiteMed) brings a unique blend of expertise to the table. His background as a trained software engineer, coupled with his partner's veteran experience in regulatory affairs and quality makes him an expert in the clinical space In this episode, we discuss the impact of EU MDR on medical device manufacturers, the changes in clinical evidence requirements, the concept of state of the art alongside what this means in practice in addition to the need for adequately qualified reviewers and the challenges faced by smaller startups in finding the required expertise 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d2F42zJT Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dpejUHxt Anchor FM: https://lnkd.in/dyQKbzAr Google Podcast: https://lnkd.in/daniXPaj Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gAzcqw-x Stitch: https://lnkd.in/gVvJvv_N RadioPublic: https://lnkd.in/gXcdv2MN  If there are any particular guests or topics you would like for us to cover in future episodes then get in touch with Karandeep Singh Badwal #PMS #Stateoftheart #Clinical #CER #EUMDR