The Crux of Medtech

Welcome back to The Surgibots Podcast! Your host, Henry Norton, was joined by Christoph Spuhler, the CEO and Co-Founder of AcuSurgical, to talk about the company’s journey in the retinal surgical robotics space. Christoph’s background is in medical imaging, and surgical robotics which prepared him to launch AcuSurgical, a high tech platform for retinal surgeons to level up. In this episode the pair dive into the surgeon's responses to the robots and the way that operating theatres are set to evolve in the coming years. Tune in for another fascinating episode.

Thank you for joining us for the 15th episode of the SurgiBots podcast. Today, we shift our focus to the challenges of hiring top talent in the surgical robotics industry. Hiring can be frustrating with varying results and long timelines. Some companies even struggle to fill critical roles for over a year. In a recent poll, 40% of respondents cited the quality of candidates as their main challenge, while 36% highlighted lengthy hiring processes, and 20% faced misaligned expectations. The competition for talent is intensifying, not only within the industry but also from other sectors like big tech and aviation. Time is precious in this field, and recruitment can be a major distraction from mission-critical tasks. In this episode, we'll dive into solutions for streamlining your hiring process, attracting the best talent, and ensuring a smooth journey from application to onboarding. Whether you're a company or a job seeker, these insights will be valuable. Stay tuned!

Welcome back to The Surgibots Podcast. In this episode, your host, Henry Norton, was joined by Noam Hassidov, the CEO of Tamar Robotics LTD, to talk about his experience of leading a surgical robotics team in Israel. Tamar Robotics are developing an endoscopic robotic system which aims to assist with minimally invasive small cavity procedures. Noam shared some inside stories from Tamar Robotics, including what their platform does differently, who it will help and how they’re cultivating an excellent engineering team. Listen in to learn more from an exciting executive in the surgical robotics space.

Welcome back to Episode 13 of The Surgibots Podcast! On this week’s show, your host, Henry Norton, was joined by Aleksandar Nacev, the Chief Technology Officer at Promaxo Inc. The pair talked about the innovative MRI technology that Promaxo are developing, as well as the engineering challenges that come with it. Aleksandar also shared his perspectives on building elite teams in a startup environment, as well as his biggest lessons and advice for people in a similar space. Tune in to learn more about another fascinating company in surgical robotics.

Welcome to another episode of The Surgibots Podcast! In this episode, your host, Henry Norton, sat down with Moon Surgical’s CEO Anne Osdoit. The company focuses on soft tissue surgery, and has had a meteoric rise in the space with a huge amount of interest and investment since their launch. Henry and Anne talked about how Moon Surgical’s system is set to transform procedures for patients, surgeons and providers, as well as the training process that supports it. They also unpacked Moon Surgical’s innovative use of a subscription service model. Listen in for fascinating insights and updates from a great CEO!

Welcome back to The Surgibots Podcast! In this episode Henry Norton was joined by Mercedes Tuin, a Venture Capital Investor at BOM, a Sovereign Fund with investments and exits in surgical robotics to discuss all things Surgical Robotics. Mercedes has a background in biomedical science with a passion for improving patients’ lives by translating academic research into products and services. The pair discussed what it takes to secure investment in the surgical robotics space that Mercedes invests in, as well as advice for investors who are assessing companies. Tune in for another great episode, full of industry-specific insights for surgical robotics!

Welcome to the tenth episode of The Surgibots Podcast! This week your host Henry Norton was joined by the CEO of Robeauté, Bertrand Duplat. The pair discussed the minutia of micro robotics in the surgical space, including the story behind the creation of Robeauté and Bertrand’s personal connection with the topic. Listen in for a wealth of insights on this new and emerging technology, including the nitty-gritty of delivering a different kind of micro robotics. Enjoy another brilliant episode!

Welcome to another episode of The Surgibots Podcast! In this episode, your host, Henry Norton, was joined by Richard Vincent, the CEO & Co-Founder of FundamentalVR. The pair talked about Richard’s experience of setting up a virtual reality medical education platform and the potential it has to transform the surgical robotics field. They also covered topics like the challenges of getting surgeons to adopt virtual training practices, the importance of improving access to training and education on a global scale and what FundamentalVR is really all about. Tune in for a brilliant insight into a different aspect of the surgical robotics field.

Welcome back to The Surgibots Podcast! Your host, Henry Norton, was joined by someone who needs no introduction in the space, Lucien Blondel, CTO of Quantum Surgical and Host of The Minimally Invasive Podcast. On the episode the discussion centered around building a personal brand in the space, where to start, what to do as well as starting a company and the current challenges facing the market. Henry and Lucien also dove into the history of Quantum Surgical, uncovering the path they’ve taken to reach their current market. Tune in for another great episode!

Welcome to another episode of The Surgibots Podcast! This time we sat down with Gregory Fischer, the CEO & Founder of AiM Medical Robotics. They discussed the MRI compatible robotics that AiM are developing, as well as the different rounds of funding that the company has been through. Gregory also shared his insights into the challenges facing the industry and his advice for anyone trying to enter it. Listen in for another great episode!

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Surgibots Podcast! This time, your host, Henry Norton, was joined by the President and CEO at eCential Robotics, Stéphane Lavallée. They talked about eCential Robotics’ technology, why France is such a popular place to develop surgical robotics and the importance of partnerships and acquisitions in growing the industry. Tune in for another fascinating conversation!

Welcome to another episode of The Sugibots Podcast! On this episode Henry Norton was joined by Matt Curran, the CEO of NanoFlex Robotics. Coming from a commercial role in Medtronic, Matt has recently taken on management of a startup company that’s working with university-created robotics technology. We talked about his experiences and the skills that he took with him across the industry, as well as the key behaviours he looks for in his team. Listen in to learn more about life inside Nanoflex Robotics!

On this episode your host, Henry Norton, sat down with the CEO of Interventional Systems, Pedro Costa. We talked about the benefits of using surgical robotics, where Interventional Systems are heading in the coming months and where the surgical robotics industry is developing most. Tune in to find out more about life inside Interventional Systems!

Welcome to our third episode! Henry Norton spoke to Michael Schmid-Santek, the CEO at BHS Technologies, about the advances that the company is making in the surgical robotics field. They dug into Michael’s history in the mechanical engineering field, before moving into the medical devices industry. Tune in to hear Michael’s insights and experiences on the surgical robotics industry.

It’s Episode 2 of The Surgibots Podcast! On this episode, your host Henry Norton was joined by David Fischel, the CEO of Stereotaxis, to talk about the company’s latest innovations. Stereotaxis is a publicly traded company who make robots that are used for minimally invasive heart surgery. Their framework is built on an ecosystem that is set to change innovation in the industry. David himself came to the company from the finance world, where he specialised as a medical devices investor. His recent shift into operations as the company’s CEO has been supported by an unusual compensation package that we dive into in this episode. Tune in to learn more about the future of surgical robotics!

Welcome to the brand new Surgibots Pod! Your host, Henry Norton, is the Director of RW Search, an international search firm specialising in the Medical Devices and Surgical Robotics sector. In this first episode Henry was joined by Benjamin Sexson, the Co-founder and CEO at Monogram Orthopaedics. They’re a medical technology company who are virtualizing a novel robotic system using 3D printing. Benjamin’s background is in mechanical engineering and financial analysis. He’s paired those expertise to create an innovative company that’s changing the future of healthcare. Tune in to hear his insights on the Surgical Robotics industry and the challenges facing young companies in the sector.