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Medsider: Learn from Medtech and Healthtech Founders and CEOs

Scott Nelson
Medical Devices
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Entrepreneurship
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Healthcare Technology

Learn from the brightest CEOs in medtech and healthtech. That's our primary goal with Medsider. We unpack the strategies, tactics, and secrets behind the most successful startups. Join tens of thousands of ambitious doers and get access to the top medical device and health technology thought leaders.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Bob Paulson, President and CEO of Sonex Health. 

Sonex’s UltraGuideCTR device is a minimally invasive technology that enables ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release procedures to be performed outs... more

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, founder, chairman, and CEO of SS Innovations (Nasdaq: SSII). 

The company’s SSi Mantra surgical robotic system supports a variety of surgical robotic procedures, including ca... more

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Aditya Rajagopal, co-founder and CEO of Esperto Medical.

Esperto is a Caltech spin-out utilizing compressed sensing technology with ultrasound to continuously and non-invasively measure blood press... more

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Eric Kau, co-founder and CEO of Climatic.

Climatic is commercializing L Max, a daily inhaled system that proactively supports lung function.

Before Climatic, Eric served as COO of Seed Health and ... more

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Recent Guests

Sudhir Srivastava
Founder, Chairman and CEO of SS Innovations
SS Innovations
Episode: Designing for Access, Not Just Affordability: Interview with SS Innovations Founder Dr. Sudhir Srivastava
Aditya Rajagopal
CEO and co-founder of Esperto Medical
Esperto Medical
Episode: Three Hurdles to Medical Device Adoption: Interview with Esperto Medical CEO Aditya Rajagopal
Eric Kau
Co-founder and CEO of Climatic
Climatic
Episode: Creating Consumer Demand for a New Category: Interview with Climatic CEO Eric Kau
Kara Egan
Founder and CEO of Teal Health
Teal Health
Episode: Building Clinical Evidence Around Your Target Market: Interview with Teal Health CEO Kara Egan
Karthik Ganesh
CEO of OnMed
OnMed
Episode: Solving for Healthcare’s Broken Doorway: Interview with OnMed CEO Karthik Ganesh
Connie Lehman
CEO of Clairity; Harvard Medical School radiology professor and breast imaging specialist
Clairity
Episode: Meeting Patients Where They Are: Interview with Clairity CEO Dr. Connie Lehman
Antony Odell
Co-founder and CEO of Echopoint Medical
Echopoint Medical
Episode: Translating Academic IP into a Medtech Startup: Interview with Echopoint Medical CEO Antony Odell
Kurt Jacobus
Co-founder and CEO of Restore3D
Restore3D
Episode: Why Early Revenue is the Most Credible Proof in Medtech: Interview with restor3d CEO Kurt Jacobus
Alfred Griffin
Co-founder and CEO of LightForce
LightForce
Episode: Finding the Clinical Need Hiding in Plain Sight: Interview with LightForce CEO Alfred Griffin

Host

Scott Nelson
Host of Medsider (and variations in show branding across episodes) focused on medtech founder insights and startup execution.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Top Medtech podcast

    Scott is a wonderful host who really understands the daily challenges of medtech startups, since he runs a successful medtech startup himself! I had a great discussion with Scott and learned a great deal from the other guests on his podcast. Thanks to Scott and his outstanding team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elmouelhi
    United States5 months ago
  • Great podcast with timeless content

    Love the content Scott puts out and was an honour to be a guest on his show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anishbob
    Canada5 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    It was a pleasure to be a guest on a truly interesting and informative podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    $LSV
    United States5 months ago
  • Interesting guests and insightful dialogue

    Just recently came across your podcast and enjoying it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt - San Diego
    United Statesa year ago
  • Interesting incites

    Good choice of topics/people. I’m really interested in the transition from big to small and small to big, whether product or company.

    As well as walking thru what didn’t work and trying to figure out why. I loose interest quickly if someone claims and a to b path to success.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cub2x
    United States2 years ago

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Respect for real-world challenges faced by medtech startups.
Great across-the-board for medtech founders and investors.
Listeners appreciate practical, honest discussions and the host's preparation.
Consistently high-quality guests and thoughtful questions.
Hard-hitting, founder-focused interviews with actionable takeaways.

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Three Hurdles to Medical Device Adoption: Interview with Esperto Medical CEO Aditya Rajagopal
Q: How do you prioritize early-stage development when capital is tight?
Identify a tractable problem with a clear path to clinical validation, then capitalize stages carefully and avoid trying to solve everything at once.
Three Hurdles to Medical Device Adoption: Interview with Esperto Medical CEO Aditya Rajagopal
Q: What are the key lessons learned from ChromaCode that inform Esperto?
Great science alone isn't enough; market timing and aligning with clinicians and payers are essential to translate tech into a viable business.
Three Hurdles to Medical Device Adoption: Interview with Esperto Medical CEO Aditya Rajagopal
Q: What does it take to win as a fast follower in Medtech?
Focus on established clinical needs and leverage existing market frameworks; solve a problem that already has clear utility before expanding into new use cases.
Solving for Healthcare’s Broken Doorway: Interview with OnMed CEO Karthik Ganesh
Q: What is it?
OnMed combines traditional clinic capability with telemedicine into a compact, easy-to-use “clinic in a box” that automates vitals, diagnostics, and remote clinician support to deliver fast, accessible primary and urgent care—especially where access is limited.
Meeting Patients Where They Are: Interview with Clairity CEO Dr. Connie Lehman
Q: What is the one most important lesson for Medtech entrepreneurs to understand to increase their chances of success?
Know thyself and stay true to your strengths while relentlessly focusing on the core problem you're solving; relationships and disciplined preparation are often the differentiators in fundraising and execution.

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Medians across episodes tend to center on medtech and healthtech startups, with a strong emphasis on founder journeys, fundraising, regulatory navigation, and market strategy. Episodes frequently drill into real-world go-to-market tactics, product-market fit, and the realities of building hardware-heavy devices, from early-stage ideation to regulatory approvals and commercial scaling. A standout trait is the guest diversity among seasoned founders and operators who share candid lessons, practical frameworks, and actionable tips for navigating clinical trials, reimbursement, and investor relations. The show is likely especially helpful for aspiring founders, investors, and teams seeking firsthand insights from leaders who've built, funded, a... more

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