In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Todd Usen, CEO of Adagio Medical.

Adagio specializes in catheter-based ablation technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, with a focus on ventricular tachycardia (VT).  

Todd has over three decades of leadership experience in the medical technology industry, with particular expertise in commercial strategy, operational performance, and business transformation. Before joining Adagio, Todd served as CEO of Minerva Surgical, a women's health company, and as CEO of Activ Surgical, a digital surgery startup. Todd has also served in executive positions at Olympus, United States Orthopedics, Smith and Nephew, and Boston Scientific.

In this interview, Todd shares insights on making usability central to commercialization strategy, leveraging breakthrough designation beyond regulatory validation, and assembling effective boards by carefully selecting both investor and independent members who bring operational expertise.

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Lastly, if you'd rather read than listen, here's a link to the full interview with Todd Usen.