On this episode, host Steph Pliha sits down with Adam Clark, CEO of IMRA Surgical. A surgical training company advancing hyper realistic synthetic tissue and progression-based learning to replace animals and cadavers.Adam shares his journey from the military to J&J, Medtronic, and Intuitive, why VR plus synthetics beats single-episode learning in cadaver labs, and how global adoption of robotic surgery is accelerating in the UK, Japan, India, and beyond. You’ll hear the 'Sim to Synthetics' model, how reusable torsos with single-use hydrogel cartridges work, and why building an A-player culture matters in medtech startups. If you care about surgical outcomes, ethics, and training to proficiency, this one’s for you. 00:00 Intro to Adam Clark01:12 From Military to Medtech Leadership06:16 The DaVinci Aha Moment and Intuitive Year07:24 Moving to Australia and Founding Mission08:49 Replacing Animals and Cadavers with Synthetics12:18 Progression-Based Learning and Proficiency Models15:27 Sim to Synthetics Framework Explained17:18 Cost, Travel, and Efficiency Benefits for Hospitals19:53 Reusable Torsos and Hydrogel Cartridges20:59 Team, R&D, and Clinical Validation Roadmap29:45 Global Shift to Robotic Surgery in 10 Years (UK)32:00 Startup Realities, Fundraising, and Hiring A-Players37:15 Pathways, Promotions, and Culture Building41:58 Books, Mentors, and Leadership Mindset48:26 Outro and CTA

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In this episode of Leadr. Podcast, host Steph Pliha sits down with Mohamed Abou-Alam, CEO of Precision Cardiovascular, to discuss how remote monitoring could redefine heart failure management.

An engineer turned investor turned CEO, Mohamed shares lessons from Samsung, venture capital, and now medtech, where he’s leading a team building implantable sensors that track heart pressure in real time.

For medtech leaders, this episode reveals what it takes to build culture, foster partnerships, and stay mission-driven while navigating complexity.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Introduction: Tackling Heart Failure with Remote Monitoring

02:10 – Engineering Roots to Medtech Innovation

05:40 – From Venture Investor to Medtech CEO

08:00 – Understanding Heart Failure and Remote Patient Care

10:50 – Inside Precision Cardiovascular’s Implantable Sensor

13:30 – Redesigning Remote Monitoring for Patient Adoption

16:20 – Lessons from Cardiac Pioneer Sir Magdi Yacoub

18:50 – Using Activity Data to Improve Heart Failure Insights

21:00 – Why Partnerships Drive Medtech Success

23:20 – Building Company Culture in Healthtech Startups

26:20 – Leading Distributed Teams in Global Medtech

32:00 – Mentorship, Energy, and Leadership in Innovation

33:40 – The Book That Built Grit and Resilience

34:20 – Humor and Perspective in Startup Leadership

37:50 – Closing Reflections on Purpose and Progress

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Website: https://www.precision-cv.com/

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamedaboualam/

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What happens when a world-class robotic surgeon becomes a founder? In this episode, Dr. John Porterfield of Informed Surgical shares how his experiences in the OR and robotic surgery inspired a new way to measure surgical quality.

He explains why patient outcomes—not volume or reputation—should drive referrals, and how data transparency can change healthcare incentives. A grounded conversation for medtech executives rethinking the future of value-based surgery.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – From Surgeon to Medtech Founder: The Informed Story

03:15 – Robotic Surgery Innovation and Early Adoption at UAB

04:10 – Leadership and Ironman Lessons in Surgical Discipline

08:37 – From Rural Roots to Data-Driven Healthcare

10:20 – Mentorship, Family, and Sustainable Surgical Careers

13:07 – Founding Informed Surgical with Intuitive’s Sal Brogna

17:00 – How Data and AI Are Redefining Surgical Quality

21:17 – Inside ProCendi.com: Building Patient Access Through Data

27:22 – The Informed Algorithm: Risk Adjustment and Surgical Outcomes

46:17 – Innovation Ethics: What Keeps a Surgeon-Founder Up at Night

Connect with Dr. John Porterfield and Informed Surgical:

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-porterfield/

Website: https://informedsurgical.com/

Alternatively, website for finding quality surgeons in your area: https://procendi.com/

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Leadr. Podcast host Steph Pliha welcomes Hasan Ertas, CEO of Exin Health AI, for a conversation about leadership, medtech innovation, and the future of AI for surgical documentation. 

Drawing from his time at Stryker and Intuitive Surgical, Hasan reveals how OR Genie uses speech and vision AI to transform how nurses capture intraoperative data. 

For medtech professionals, this episode is a masterclass in bringing meaningful automation into one of the most complex environments in healthcare.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro: Meet Hasan Ertas, CEO of Exin Health AI

03:45 – From Stryker to Intuitive: Lessons in engineering and leadership

09:20 – The power of attitude over resume

13:10 – Culture and decision-making at Intuitive Surgical

18:50 – The inefficiencies hiding inside the OR

22:30 – The origin of OR Genie and how it works

27:10 – Speech and vision AI in surgical documentation

33:45 – How OR Genie prevents errors and expired implants

39:00 – Integration with EMRs and ASC strategy

44:20 – The future of AI in healthcare and responsible innovation

52:00 – Mentors, books, and leadership principles that shaped Hasan

57:40 – Closing reflections on curiosity and lifelong learning

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Exin Health AI: https://exinhealth.ai/

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Dense breast tissue creates blind spots in screening and drives uncertainty for patients and clinicians. Dr. Tara Ghazi and Dr. Peymon Ghazi of MALCOVA are addressing this challenge with advanced imaging and AI-powered decision support.

In this episode, we explore clinical trial design, proof points that matter, and strategies for building trust with radiologists. Investors will find a grounded view of milestones worth tracking, while operators and clinicians will gain insight into practical adoption paths.

00:00 – Intro: why this conversation

00:03 – Meet Dr. Tara & Dr. Peymon Ghazi (MALCOVA)

00:08 – The dense-breast screening gap

08:28 – Patient experience and comfort in imaging

10:20 – Risks of status quo screening

10:36 – Clinical workflow and radiology integration

18:03 – Guidelines and real-world context

21:09 – AI triage and decision support

28:25 – Entering the clinical phase: proof points

37:53 – Future of breast-imaging innovation

Guest Speaker(s):

Website: ⁠https://malcova.com/⁠

LinkedIN: ⁠

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/peymon-ghazi/

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In this episode of Leadr. Podcast, host Steph Pliha sits down with Drue DeAngelis, founder of The DeAngelis Group and an industry veteran with nearly four decades in orthopedics. From carrying a Zimmer sales bag to leading at Stryker, and ultimately building his own retained search practice, Drue shares how his career evolved and why alignment between talent and company mission matters more than ever. 

For medtech founders and investors, his perspective on leadership, fundraising challenges, and building resilient executive teams offers practical lessons. He also explains why he launched MSK Innovations as a platform for CEOs to pitch and connect with world-class investors.

00:00 – Introduction

01:23 – Breaking into orthopedics with Zimmer

02:25 – Building with Stryker and rapid growth

04:00 – Transition to entrepreneurship and search

05:30 – Why contingency recruiting fails

08:00 – Moving into retained search and C-suite roles

13:25 – Launching new ventures and MSK Innovations

16:00 – Building a pitch platform for medtech CEOs

20:30 – Acquiring Orthopedics This Week

24:00 – Reinventing a media platform for MSK innovators

28:30 – The founder’s challenge: technical vs. commercial leadership

33:30 – Traits that define successful medtech CEOs

40:00 – Capital raising, board dynamics, and runway risks

48:00 – Closing reflections

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Website: https://www.orthospinesearch.com/

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddeangelis/

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Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the secret weapon every leader needs to win — in business and in life.

In this episode of Leadr. Podcast, Steph Pliha sits down with bestselling author and emotional intelligence pioneer Dr. Travis Bradberry to explore how mastering emotional triggers, self-awareness, and relationship management transforms leadership at every level.

Dr. Bradberry shares powerful insights from his new book The New Emotional Intelligence and practical strategies to strengthen your EQ skills.

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• How to strengthen emotional intelligence in everyday life

• Why EQ is the difference-maker for leadership success

• New updates from The New Emotional Intelligence

• Tips for recognizing and managing emotional triggers

  
  

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Dr. Shirin Towfigh breaks down gender-specific hernia mesh designs that are transforming patient care—and why every surgeon needs business savvy.

In Episode 20 of the Leadr. Podcast, Dr. Shirin Towfigh—leading hernia surgeon and medical-device innovator—shares her journey from the OR to the boardroom.

You’ll learn how gender-based mesh designs are improving outcomes, why “if you don’t have revenue, it’s a hobby,” and the strategic marketing steps needed to commercialize a device.

Whether you’re a surgeon eyeing entrepreneurship or a MedTech marketer, this episode delivers actionable insights on:

• Clinical evidence & patient-first mesh design

• Surgeon-engineer collaboration

• Patent strategy & medical-device commercialization

• Building revenue-driven practices

  
  

Timestamps / Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Guest Bio
02:59 The Business of Medicine
05:51 Journey in Surgery & Innovation
09:06 Surgeon–Engineer Collaboration
11:59 Gender-Based Mesh Designs
14:58 Commercialization & Marketing
17:49 Future of Hernia Mesh Products
21:02 Navigating the MedTech Industry
24:01 Final Thoughts & Advice
30:58 Understanding Mesh in Surgery
36:04 Evolution of Hernia Repair
39:01 Future of Hernia Surgery
47:17 Mentorship & Leadership Insights

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Keywords of episode: Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia treatment, hernia mesh, medical device innovation, surgeon entrepreneur, commercialization, marketing strategies, clinical evidence, patient care, mentorship, leadership

May 2, 2025 at 9 AM PT

Watch episode 19 with host Steph Pliha on Leadr. Podcast as she discusses the essential leadership qualities needed to win in MedTech with Tim Matthews, a distinguished leader and consultant from Spencer Stuart. Uncover the nuances of effective leadership that are shaping the future of MedTech.

In This Episode:

♦️Leadership Evolution: Tim’s journey from Intuitive Surgical leadership to his influential role at Spencer Stuart.

♦️Emotional Intelligence: How emotional intelligence underpins successful team dynamics and leadership.

♦️Executive Strategies: Insights into Spencer Stuart’s unique executive search approach and the pivotal role of board dynamics in corporate governance.

♦️Remote Leadership: Tactics for maintaining strong team culture and building relationships in a remote work environment.

Key Insights:

• The necessity of empowering teams and fostering a positive culture for peak performance.
• Importance of understanding and implementing emotional intelligence in leadership roles.
• Strategic executive assessments and their impact on shaping effective leaders.
• The challenges and opportunities of leading in a post-pandemic, remote-first world.

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AI is here, but most people aren’t using it right. If you’re frustrated with clunky AI tools, slow workflows, and security risks, you need to hear this.

In this episode, host Steph Pliha sits down with Rajat Paharia—ex-Google Exec and now founder of Ask Steve, a no-BS AI tool built for real productivity. No fluff, just a smarter way to automate tasks, write better, and scale your business without extra effort.

• How AI can instantly improve your workflow
• What Google gets right—and wrong—about AI
• The biggest AI adoption mistakes startups make
• Why branding is the #1 thing AI companies get wrong
• How to use AI without security risks or clunky add-ons

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Rajat Paharia is a product leader with over 20 years of experience in AI, product development, and technology innovation. He is the Founder and Head Intern at Ask Steve, a Chrome extension that brings AI directly into your browser.

Previously, Rajat was a Director of Product Management at Google, where he worked on Google Maps, augmented reality, HR technology, and Nest smart home devices. Before that, he founded Bunchball, a venture-backed SaaS startup, and led design, engineering, and business units at the renowned IDEO.

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