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Med Tech Gurus

Tom Hickey
Healthcare Innovation
Artificial Intelligence
AI In Healthcare
Innovation
Medical Technology
Patient Safety
Entrepreneurship
Value Analysis
Patient Care
Regulatory Compliance
Medical Device Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Biotechnology
Healthcare Automation
Medtech
Medical Devices
Clinical Trials
Wearable Technology
FDA Approval
Cancer Surgery

Med Tech Gurus is a podcast dedicated to helping medical device executives stay on the leading edge of their industry. Whether you're looking to grow your sales team, commercialize new devices, set up national accounts, or improve your clinical performances, this podcast is designed to help. Each episode features an interview with a thought leader or practitioner, discussing topics like: sales for... more

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Latest Episodes

In rare disease, time isn't money—it's lives.

In this episode of Med Tech Gurus, we sit down with Dr. Rob Freishtat, physician-scientist, former President and Co-Founder of Uncommon Cures, and board member of the Foundation for mRNA Medicines, to e... more

What if the future of surgical training doesn't happen in the operating room?

In this episode of Med Tech Gurus, we sit down with Dr. Danny Goel, orthopedic surgeon, clinical professor at the University of British Columbia, and CEO & co-founder of ... more

Great technology doesn't win—visibility does.

In this episode of Med Tech Gurus, we sit down with Lauren Schafer, Founder of Lakehouse Digital Media, to explore why so many MedTech and life sciences companies struggle to gain traction—not because o... more

Access to care remains one of healthcare's biggest challenges—especially in physical therapy, where patients often travel hours for a single appointment.

In this episode of Med Tech Gurus, we sit down with Dr. Ashok Gupta, founder and CEO of TheraN... more

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Recent Guests

Lauren Schafer
Founder of Lakehouse Digital Media
Lakehouse Digital Media
Episode: Visibility Is the New Currency
Ashok Gupta
Founder and creator of TheraNow, a virtual physical therapy platform
TheraNow
Episode: Why Telehealth Isn't Just a Video Call
Philippe Bencteux
Founder and President, RoboCath
RoboCath
Episode: Robots Are Coming to the Cath Lab
Joe Luminello
Founder and CEO of RCG Intel; competitive intelligence expert in healthcare, biopharma, and AI
RCG Intel
Episode: Data Isn't Strategy
Khan Siddiqui
CEO and co-founder of Hoppr, radiologist, physician entrepreneur, inventor, former Microsoft executive
Hoppr
Episode: Why Most Radiology AI Fails
Bob Cooper
CEO of SMoLTAP
SMoLTAP
Episode: Rewriting the Rules of Pediatric Lumbar Puncture
Erin Rollenhagen
Founder and CEO of People-Friendly Tech, UX strategist and author
People-Friendly Tech
Episode: The Human Side of MedTech Innovation
David Crabb
Emergency physician and CEO of Rovix
Rovix
Episode: Fixing the Hidden Bottleneck in Healthcare
Holley Miller
Founder and president of Grey Matter Marketing; commercial growth strategist and healthcare category designer
Grey Matter Marketing
Episode: The Product Adoption Lie: Why Great MedTech Fails to Scale

Hosts

Tom Hickey
Host of Med Tech Gurus; guides interviews and focuses on MedTech strategy and storytelling
Sylvester Harris
MC and host of the show; introduces guests and segments

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Awesome pod!

    Incredible guests and great hosting by Tom

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    Argentinaa year ago
  • Great show, great host, great topics!

    Tom is such an enjoyable host to listen to! He keeps conversation flowing, engaging, and he discusses important topics with experts changing the face of healthcare. A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cbastin2
    United States4 years ago
  • If You Work in Healthcare, You Must Listen to This!

    The show highlights all aspects of medical technology. A lot of the technology coming to hospitals and facilities now have been mentioned in this podcast and I appreciate the expert discussion on the devices. Tom is a wonderful host and really cares about what’s in the best interest for his viewers and guests! If you’re in the healthcare field, you must listen to this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ale approved
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Tom, host of the Med Tech Gurus Podcast, highlights all entrepreneurship, business, tech and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines5 years ago
  • Great show!

    Tom, host of the Med Tech Gurus podcast, highlights all aspects of MedTech and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the focus on patient outcomes and real-world adoption over purely theoretical discussions.
Insights from industry leaders and practitioners with clear, actionable guidance for sales and product teams.
Strong host rapport and expert guests make complex topics accessible and practical.
Superb guest lineup and thoughtful conversations; useful for anyone in MedTech marketing and sales.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Telehealth Isn't Just a Video Call
Q: How did the Joint Commission accreditation impact the company?
The accreditation validated credibility with large health systems, demonstrating a rigorous standard of care and compliance; the virtual survey process required extensive documentation and real-time validation of workflows and licensing.
Why Telehealth Isn't Just a Video Call
Q: What key factor allowed TheraNow to scale to 400 therapists and 70,000 patients?
An operations-first approach that built the product around existing clinical workflows and system-level integration, reducing friction for therapists and health systems while improving onboarding and efficiency.
Why Telehealth Isn't Just a Video Call
Q: Why do most virtual physical therapy programs struggle to sustain adoption?
They treat telehealth as a simple video call rather than integrating it into the clinician's workflow and health system processes, which leads to mismatches in adoption and workflow disruption.
When Every Minute Is Critical: Scaling AI to Save Stroke Patients
Q: What lessons are most important for med tech founders aiming to scale AI in critical care?
Key lessons include starting from an unmet need, treating growth as a marathon, prioritizing evidence generation to build trust, and ensuring intuitive user interfaces and seamless integration with existing hospital systems and workflows.
When Every Minute Is Critical: Scaling AI to Save Stroke Patients
Q: How did Brainomix scale from a university spin-out to operations in 30+ countries?
The founder highlights starting with strong clinical grounding and a commitment to evidence. They pursued rigorous prospective validation, built a broad clinical impact program, and established enterprise-wide deployments through strategic partnerships with pharma and device companies, while designing vendor-agnostic, scalable technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Med Tech Gurus

What is Med Tech Gurus about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, industry-focused series that interviews medical device leaders and practitioners about commercializing technologies, improving adoption, and scaling teams within regulated healthcare. Episodes frequently cover go-to-market strategies, data-driven growth, patient outcomes, and the interplay between clinical needs and market forces, with deep dives into topics like category design, AI in healthcare, cybersecurity, and wearable/devices. The show tends to feature founders, C-suite executives, clinicians, and technologists who bring actionable insights for sales, marketing, product, and regulatory teams. A standout trait is its consistent emphasis on patient-centered design, real-world implementation, and fast-failing learnings acro... more

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Recent guests on Med Tech Gurus include:

1. Lauren Schafer
2. Ashok Gupta
3. Philippe Bencteux
4. Joe Luminello
5. Khan Siddiqui
6. Bob Cooper
7. Erin Rollenhagen
8. David Crabb

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