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First in Human

David Hindin
Health Technology
Healthcare Innovation
Innovation
Autonomous Surgical Robots
Osmosis
Eko Health
Stethoscope
Public Health
Medical Devices
Andromeda Surgical
Medical Education
Bathroom Access
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Respiratory Disease
COPD
Pulmonary Health
Medical Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Cardiovascular Disease
Patient-Centered Care

First in Human is a podcast about the stories, sparks, and spirit of health innovation. Hosted by Dr. David Hindin - a trauma surgeon, storyteller, and health technology strategist - each episode explores the human side of breakthrough ideas in medicine. From the first sketch on a napkin to the first patient helped, we go behind the scenes with the founders, clinicians, and creative minds pushing ... more

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Connor Landgraf
Co-founder and CEO of Eko Health
Eko Health
Episode: Doctors Laughed at His Prototype. Now Millions Use It.
Maria Artunduaga
Founder and CEO of Samay, passionate about improving respiratory care.
Samay
Episode: She Replaced an $80,000 Machine With a High-Tech Sticker
Eric Chehab
Co-founder and previous CEO of Novonate, Director of Business Development at Laborie
Laborie
Episode: Premature Babies Were Being Protected With Literal Tape. This CEO Saw a Better Way.
Kate Garrett
Managing Partner at Sonder Capital and Associate Director of Stanford's Bow Design Fellowship.
Sonder Capital and Stanford's Bow Design Fellowship
Episode: They Chose the Problem Every Medtech Company Ran From. It Paid Off.
Dr. Dan Azagury
Stanford's Chief of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery and Director of the Stanford Bow Design Fellowship.
Stanford
Episode: They Chose the Problem Every Medtech Company Ran From. It Paid Off.
Fletcher Wilson
CEO and Founder of Throne Labs, passionate about transforming public bathroom access
Throne Labs
Episode: Why a Serial Medtech Founder Is Betting on Bathrooms
Véronique Peiffer
Engineer, founder, and author with experiences in health innovation.
Founder of a medical device startup
Episode: The Hidden Condition That Inspired a Startup
Jessica Hudak
VP of Corporate Counsel at Edwards Lifesciences, a mechanical engineer turned patent attorney.
Edwards Lifesciences
Episode: Office Hours: How to Share Your Big Idea - Without Losing It
Dr. Ben Thompson
Founder of Treble Health, audiologist specializing in tinnitus treatment
Treble Health
Episode: Turning Noise Into Opportunity: The Treble Health Story

Host

David Hindin
Host of the show, trauma surgeon, storyteller, and health technology strategist.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • You need to listen to this podcast!

    David does an incredible job covering important topics in an engaging way. Very good show!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex Sanfilippo | PodMatch.com
    United States5 months ago
  • Must listen!!!

    Love David’s YouTube channel!! Check it out!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lemoncupcake20
    United States6 months ago
  • Highly recommend

    Such a calm yet inspiring voice! Love the guests Dr. Hindin has brought in so far

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vpreviewer
    United States6 months ago
  • A surgeon storyteller

    Love this podcast!! Super interesting guests and David Hindin knows how to ask a good question

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Malphrus MD
    United States6 months ago
  • Engaging and Stimulating Insights into Modern Medicine

    First in Human is a brilliant window into the future of medicine. Dr. Hindin asks engaging, insightful questions that bring out both the science and the humanity of his guests. The mix of AI, social media, and medical innovation makes this podcast a must-listen for anyone curious about how healthcare is evolving in the 21st century.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiamondLucy
    United States6 months ago

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Doctors Laughed at His Prototype. Now Millions Use It.
Q: Could you walk through the original eureka moment that led you to direct your gaze in the stethoscope?
Connor describes that the idea to reimagine the stethoscope came from various enlightening moments during a bio-design class, recognizing the stethoscope's limitations and the potential for improvement.
Doctors Laughed at His Prototype. Now Millions Use It.
Q: Did you always know that the things you wanted to be building were going to be in the health space?
Connor shares that he initially didn't know; he enjoyed exploration and tinkering, which led him to discover his passion for biomedical engineering and innovation in health technology.
Doctors Laughed at His Prototype. Now Millions Use It.
Q: Can you remember the first thing that you built, fixed, tinkered with?
Connor reminisces about his childhood tinkering, including almost catching his desk on fire and assembling a robotics kit, which sparked his interest in creation and technology.
Office Hours: How to Share Your Big Idea - Without Losing It
Q: What advice do you have for folks at the early stages with limited resources regarding legal help?
Entrepreneurs can maximize their investment in legal help by preparing detailed descriptions of their inventions and doing preliminary patent searching before consulting with an attorney.
Office Hours: How to Share Your Big Idea - Without Losing It
Q: How can someone share their idea with others without the risk of it getting stolen?
Filing a provisional application as soon as possible is crucial, as this gives a level of protection for your invention before discussing it publicly.

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A thoughtful look at health innovation, highlighting the human stories, practical challenges, and iterative journeys behind medical advancements. Conversations span medtech founders, engineers, clinicians, and designers as they translate ideas into tools that can save lives, from reimagining the stethoscope with AI to improving NICU devices and public health infrastructure. Noteworthy are the strong emphasis on storytelling, real-world prototyping, and the blend of clinical insight with design thinking, which helps listeners understand both the technical and human sides of breakthrough healthcare solutions.

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2. Maria Artunduaga
3. Eric Chehab
4. Kate Garrett
5. Dr. Dan Azagury
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7. Véronique Peiffer
8. Jessica Hudak

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