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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
Medical Devices
Clinical Trials
Wearable Technology
FDA Approval
Cancer Surgery
Patient Outcomes

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

What if one of pediatrics' most common emergency procedures hasn't meaningfully evolved in over a century?

In this episode of Med Tech Gurus, we sit down with Bob Cooper, CEO of SMoLTAP, to explore how a simple but powerful positioning innovation i... more

Why do so many MedTech innovations fail to gain traction—even when the technology works exactly as designed?

In this episode of Med Tech Gurus, we're joined by Erin Rollenhagen, Founder and CEO of People-Friendly Tech, UX strategist, and author of ... more

Why do hospitals invest millions in clinical innovation—yet still struggle to move patients down the hall?

In this episode of Med Tech Gurus, we sit down with Dr. David Crabb, emergency physician and CEO of Rovix, to explore one of healthcare's mos... more

Why do so many breakthrough MedTech products fail — even when the technology works?

In this episode of Med Tech Gurus, we're joined by Holley Miller, Founder and President of Grey Matter Marketing and one of the most direct, no-nonsense voices in h... more

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Recent Guests

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
Amy Brouhle
Vice President of Strategic Business Development at S2N Health
S2N Health
Episode: From Signal to Scale: Turning MedTech Data into Growth
Mariano García-Valiño
CEO of Axenia, four-time entrepreneur, global healthcare innovator
Axenia
Episode: From Acute Care to Continuous Care
Michael Garcia
Chief Medical Officer, Head of Clinical Development at GT Medical Technologies
GT Medical Technologies
Episode: Beating the Clock: Rethinking Brain Tumor Care
Mark Kendall
Founder and CEO of WearOptimo; Vice Chancellor, Entrepreneurial Professor at the Australian National University
WearOptimo
Episode: Stickers That Can Save Lives: The Future of MicroWearable Health Monitoring
Mike Monovoukas
CEO and co-founder of AcuityMD
AcuityMD
Episode: From Data to Decisions: Powering Growth in MedTech
Noël Theodosiou
CEO of Luminos
Luminos
Episode: Why Patients Are Losing Trust in Healthcare | The MAHA Signal Explained

Hosts

Sylvester Harris
MC and host of the show; frequent interview facilitator with industry depth.
Tom Hickey
Host guiding discussion and introducing guests; frequent facilitator for industry guests.

Reviews

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

    Incredible guests and great hosting by Tom

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hzbsbsjsjsjsj34838383838
    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

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The show delivers practical, industry-relevant content for medtech professionals and sales teams.
Listeners appreciate the focus on commercialization, adoption, and patient impact in healthcare technology.
Hosts are engaging and knowledgeable, bringing out actionable insights from expert guests.
Guests consistently provide substantive, real-world perspectives that help with strategy and execution.
The host maintains a smooth, conversational style that makes complex topics accessible.

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Why Patients Are Losing Trust in Healthcare | The MAHA Signal Explained
Q: How can leaders shift from a paternalistic stance to true partnerships with patients?
Leaders should widen their stakeholder engagement, adopt biopsychosocial thinking, and integrate patient lived experience into development and commercialization from the start, including transparent distinctions between educational content and promotional material.
Why Patients Are Losing Trust in Healthcare | The MAHA Signal Explained
Q: What is MAHA signaling, and why should life sciences companies care about it now?
MAHA signals a broad dissatisfaction with how healthcare currently serves people, emphasizing patient expectations and real-world experiences. Companies must listen to patient voices, co-create, and address prevention and holistic wellbeing rather than focusing solely on clinical metrics.
From Data to Decisions: Powering Growth in MedTech
Q: What are the biggest go-to-market misconceptions for innovators today?
Many founders focus only on clinical benefits and regulatory approval, neglecting health economics, market access, and payer dynamics; the go-to-market must be integrated from the start to align clinical, regulatory, and commercial strategies.
From Data to Decisions: Powering Growth in MedTech
Q: Tell us about AcuityMD and what inspired its creation.
AcuityMD was built to address the misalignment between data and action in MedTech sales by creating an ontology of MedTech business objects and integrating external market data with a client's internal systems, enabling precise targeting and faster, data-driven calls.
Beating the Clock: Rethinking Brain Tumor Care
Q: How do you approach designing trials that meet regulatory rigor while reflecting real-world patient needs?
He describes leveraging FDA clearance for intracranial malignant neoplasms, incorporating clinical care experience, and collaborating with key opinion leaders to create trials that solve practical problems in patient care.

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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 behavioral deep-dive into medical devices and healthcare innovation, with a steady focus on how new technologies translate into real-world outcomes. Conversations frequently center on wearable sensors, biomarker-driven diagnostics, cybersecurity for connected devices, AI-enabled clinical workflows, and patient-centered care delivery—from maternal health to trauma and oncology. Across episodes, guests share practical lessons on product design, regulatory navigation, clinician enablement, and partnerships with health systems, emphasizing actionable paths to adoption, scale, and meaningful impact for patients. A notable strength is the mix of founder-led startups and large-organization innovation leaders, offering both entrepreneurship insig... more

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Recent guests on Med Tech Gurus include:

1. Erin Rollenhagen
2. David Crabb
3. Holley Miller
4. Amy Brouhle
5. Mariano García-Valiño
6. Michael Garcia
7. Mark Kendall
8. Mike Monovoukas

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