In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi unpacks the career of Tesh Elavia, vice president of research and development at BD’s surgery division. Elavia’s parents strongly encouraged him to leave his home in India to study in the states. Listeners will hear how he built that uncertain start into a stellar MedTech career.

This episode is sponsored by FPT. Learn more about the company in the podcast or visit FPTsoftware.com

MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker kicks this off with the Newmarker’s Newsmakers - Edwards Lifesciences, GE Healthcare, Movano Health, Boston Scientific and layoffs in the MedTech Industry.

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi unpacks the career of Tesh Elavia, vice president of research and development at BD’s surgery division. Elavia’s parents strongly encouraged him to leave his home in India to study in the states. Listeners will hear how he built that uncertain start into a stellar MedTech career. This episode is sponsored by FPT. Learn more about the company in the podcast or visit FPTsoftware.com MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker kicks this off with the Newmarker’s Newsmakers - Edwards Lifesciences, GE Healthcare, Movano Health, Boston Scientific and layoffs in the MedTech Industry. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don’t miss a future episode.

BD’s Tesh Elavia unpacks his own career, suggests new engineers don’t shy away from challenges

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The DeviceTalks Podcast Network is the ultimate destination for all things #MedTech. By subscribing to this single feed, you’ll gain access to every podcast in our diverse and growing portfolio—more than a dozen unique shows featuring senior leaders, groundbreaking technology insights, and in-depth discussions on the most important topics in the medical device industry. Each episode dives deep into critical areas like business strategy, market trends, surgical robotics, orthopedics, structural heart, neurology, and beyond. You’ll hear from leading voices at top companies—ranging from major OEMs to innovative startups—sharing their solutions, stories, and strategies for tackling the industry’s biggest challenges. Our Lineup of Shows Includes: • DeviceTalks Weekly • AbbottTalks • Boston Scientific Talks • DeviceTalks AI • IntuitiveTalks • MedtechWOMEN Talks • MedtronicTalks • Neuro Innovation Talks: J&J MedTech Neurovascular • Structural Heart Talks: Edwards Lifesciences • Ortho Innovation Talks: Enovis & Zimmer Biomet • StrykerTalks Why Subscribe? Subscribing here means you’ll never miss an update from any of our shows. Whether you want a broad overview of the entire industry or prefer to tune into a specific series, this single feed has you covered. If you discover a favorite topic, you can always subscribe to that individual show’s feed for a more tailored experience. Meet Your Hosts: • Tom Salemi, Editorial Director, DeviceTalks • Kayleen Brown, Managing Editor, DeviceTalks #DeviceTalks, Where Device Makers Connect.

The DeviceTalks Podcast Network is the ultimate destination for all things #MedTech. By subscribing to this single feed, you’ll gain access to every podcast in our diverse and growing portfolio—more than a dozen unique shows featuring senior leaders, groundbreaking technology insights, and in-depth discussions on the most important topics in the medical device industry.

Each episode dives deep into critical areas like business strategy, market trends, surgical robotics, orthopedics, structural heart, neurology, and beyond. You’ll hear from leading voices at top companies—ranging from major OEMs to innovative startups—sharing their solutions, stories, and strategies for tackling the industry’s biggest challenges.

Our Lineup of Shows Includes:
• DeviceTalks Weekly
• AbbottTalks
• Boston Scientific Talks
• DeviceTalks AI
• IntuitiveTalks
• MedtechWOMEN Talks
• MedtronicTalks
• Neuro Innovation Talks: J&amp;J MedTech Neurovascular
• Structural Heart Talks: Edwards Lifesciences
• Ortho Innovation Talks: Enovis &amp; Zimmer Biomet
• StrykerTalks

Why Subscribe?
Subscribing here means you’ll never miss an update from any of our shows. Whether you want a broad overview of the entire industry or prefer to tune into a specific series, this single feed has you covered. 

If you discover a favorite topic, you can always subscribe to that individual show’s feed for a more tailored experience.

Meet Your Hosts:
• Tom Salemi, Editorial Director, DeviceTalks
• Kayleen Brown, Managing Editor, DeviceTalks

#DeviceTalks, Where Device Makers Connect.

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