

Conversations from LSI
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Conversations from LSI brings you the panels, workshops, and key discussions from LSI’s global events—now available on your favorite podcast platforms. Tune in for real insights from the world’s leading medtech and healthtech innovators, investors, and strategics.
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Sep 11, 2025 • 29min
Soft Tissue Robotics — Open Architecture or Closed System? The Road Forward | LSI USA '25
This panel took place at LSI USA '25 Emerging Medtech Summit in Dana Point, CA.Industry experts from Distalmotion, Intuitive Surgical, and Front Foot Ventures discuss the future of soft tissue robotics, debating the advantages and trade-offs between open architecture and closed system approaches. Moderated by Joe Mullings from The Mullings Group.This panel featured:Greg Roche — DistalmotionScott Huennekens — Front Foot VenturesOliver Keown — Intuitive SurgicalJoin us at our next event: https://www.lifesciencemarketresearch.com/why-lsi-summitsFollow us on social!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-intelligence/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lsintelligenceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifescienceintelligence/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeScienceIntelligence/Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAwCTpHCMTScEJbgW7Scjw

Sep 11, 2025 • 31min
Signature Series: Unpacking Stryker's Acquisition of Artelon | LSI USA '25
This panel took place at LSI USA '25 Emerging Medtech Summit in Dana Point, CA.Join moderator Adam Wollowick (Stryker) along with Aaron Smith (Aaron Smith Consulting) and Greg Banker (Vensana Capital) as they analyze the strategic impact and industry implications of Stryker's acquisition of Artelon.This panel featured:Adam Wollowick — StrykerAaron Smith — Aaron Smith Consulting and Advisory ServicesGreg Banker — Vensana CapitalJoin us at our next event: https://www.lifesciencemarketresearch.com/why-lsi-summitsFollow us on social!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-intelligence/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lsintelligenceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifescienceintelligence/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeScienceIntelligence/Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAwCTpHCMTScEJbgW7Scjw

Sep 11, 2025 • 29min
Signature Series: Unlocking the Potential of Device-Based Hypertension Therapies and Partnerships — 1 on 1 with David Hochman and Chris Eso | LSI USA '25
This panel took place at LSI USA '25 Emerging Medtech Summit in Dana Point, CA.Join moderator David Hochman (Orchestra BioMed, Inc.) and speaker Chris Eso (Medtronic) as they discuss groundbreaking innovations and strategic partnerships reshaping cardiac pacing, device-based hypertension therapies, and risk-reward sharing models in medtech.This panel featured:David Hochman — Orchestra BioMed, Inc.Chris Eso — MedtronicJoin us at our next event: https://www.lifesciencemarketresearch.com/why-lsi-summitsFollow us on social!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-intelligence/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lsintelligenceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifescienceintelligence/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeScienceIntelligence/Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAwCTpHCMTScEJbgW7Scjw

Sep 11, 2025 • 30min
Signature Series: The Future of Wearables in Cardiac Care | LSI USA '25
This panel took place at LSI USA '25 Emerging Medtech Summit in Dana Point, CA.Join moderator Amir Soltanianzadeh and Dr. Asif Ali from the American Heart Association as they explore how wearable technology is revolutionizing cardiac care and shaping its future.This panel featured:Amir Soltanianzadeh — CardiaCareAsif Ali — American Heart AssociationJoin us at our next event: https://www.lifesciencemarketresearch.com/why-lsi-summitsFollow us on social!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-intelligence/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lsintelligenceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifescienceintelligence/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeScienceIntelligence/Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAwCTpHCMTScEJbgW7Scjw

Sep 11, 2025 • 31min
Signature Series: Scaling Robotics Beyond Singularly Focused Procedures | LSI USA '25
This panel took place at LSI USA '25 Emerging Medtech Summit in Dana Point, CA.Join moderator Henry Peck along with speakers Josh DeFonzo (Mendaera, Inc.) and Andy McGibbon (Vitestro) as they explore how scaling robotics beyond specialized uses can address medical scarcity and rising healthcare costs.This panel featured:Henry Peck — LSIJosh DeFonzo — Mendaera, Inc.Andy McGibbon — VitestroJoin us at our next event: https://www.lifesciencemarketresearch.com/why-lsi-summitsFollow us on social!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-intelligence/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lsintelligenceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifescienceintelligence/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeScienceIntelligence/Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAwCTpHCMTScEJbgW7Scjw

Sep 11, 2025 • 32min
Signature Series: No Corporate Slides. Real Strategies and Resources to Deliver AI | LSI USA '25
This panel took place at LSI USA '25 Emerging Medtech Summit in Dana Point, CA.Join Anne Osdoit and Gabriel Jones (Proprio), moderated by Armen Vidian (Recode Ventures), as they share practical strategies and actionable insights for successfully implementing purpose-driven AI—no corporate slides, just real-world expertise.This panel featured:Armen Vidian — Recode VenturesAnne Osdoit — Moon SurgicalGabriel Jones — ProprioJoin us at our next event: https://www.lifesciencemarketresearch.com/why-lsi-summitsFollow us on social!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-intelligence/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lsintelligenceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifescienceintelligence/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeScienceIntelligence/Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAwCTpHCMTScEJbgW7Scjw

Sep 11, 2025 • 31min
Signature Series: Medtech is Broken. What Changes Will Make the Next 100 Years a Su... | LSI USA '25
This panel took place at LSI USA '25 Emerging Medtech Summit in Dana Point, CA.Moderator Alan Cohen from DCVC and David Bell from Remedy Robotics discuss critical challenges facing medtech today, offering insightful solutions and innovations needed to shape the industry's next century of success.This panel featured:Alan Cohen — DCVCDavid Bell — Remedy RoboticsJoin us at our next event: https://www.lifesciencemarketresearch.com/why-lsi-summitsFollow us on social!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-intelligence/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lsintelligenceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifescienceintelligence/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeScienceIntelligence/Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAwCTpHCMTScEJbgW7Scjw

Sep 11, 2025 • 32min
Signature Series: Current Market Perspectives from Shifamed and Novo Holdings | LSI USA '25
This panel took place at LSI USA '25 Emerging Medtech Summit in Dana Point, CA.Join Roger Brooks of RBrooks Group as he sits down one-on-one with Amr Salahieh, President and CEO of Shifamed, exploring insights and strategies driving medtech innovation.This panel featured:Roger Brooks — RBrooks GroupAmr Salahieh — ShifamedChristopher Shen — Novo HoldingsJoin us at our next event: https://www.lifesciencemarketresearch.com/why-lsi-summitsFollow us on social!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-intelligence/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lsintelligenceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifescienceintelligence/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeScienceIntelligence/Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAwCTpHCMTScEJbgW7Scjw

Sep 11, 2025 • 38min
Signature Series: Building & Exiting Companies in Medtech's Post Covid Financial Era | LSI USA '25
Join moderator Omar Khateeb of Khateeb & Co and industry leader Ray Cohen as they discuss strategies for successfully building, scaling, and exiting medtech companies in today's evolving post-Covid financial landscape.This panel featured:Omar Khateeb — Khateeb & CoRay Cohen — Johnson & JohnsonJoin us at our next event: https://www.lifesciencemarketresearch.com/why-lsi-summitsFollow us on social!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-intelligence/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lsintelligenceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifescienceintelligence/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeScienceIntelligence/Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAwCTpHCMTScEJbgW7Scjw

Sep 11, 2025 • 29min
Signature Series: 1 on 1 with David R. Amerson, Former President and CEO of Neotract | LSI USA '25
This panel took place at LSI USA '25 Emerging Medtech Summit in Dana Point, CA.Join former Neotract CEO David R. Amerson in a candid conversation with Stanford Biodesign's Josh Makower, exploring key insights and leadership lessons from his medtech journey.This panel featured:Josh Makower — Stanford BiodesignDave Amerson — Board ExecutiveJoin us at our next event: https://www.lifesciencemarketresearch.com/why-lsi-summitsFollow us on social!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-intelligence/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lsintelligenceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifescienceintelligence/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeScienceIntelligence/Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAwCTpHCMTScEJbgW7Scjw


