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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Host Tom Salemi gets the dos and don’t’s of entrepreneurship with serially successful MedTech leader Ray Cohen.
In this keynote address from DeviceTalks West, Cohen delivers a master class on how to build a successful MedTech, using Boston Scientific’s $3.7 billion acquisition as a case study.
DeviceTalks Managing Editor Kayleen Brown explores the future of connected health with Dr. Sarah Matt, author of the new book, The Borderless Healthcare Revolution. Go to DrSarahMatt.com to order the book.
Thank you to Lighteum Medical for sponsoring this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly. Go to http://lighteum.com/ for more information. Want to meet with Lighteum Medical in person at MD&M West? Book time with them here: https://calendly.com/lighteum-medical/mdmwest
MassDevice’s Chris Newmarker kicks us off with his Newmarker’s Newsmakers – SS Innovations, Boston Scientific, Teleflex, Resmed, Telefex Medical.
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Chapters
(00:05:29) - Newmarker's Newsmakers(00:18:51) - Part 1 of interview with Jose Maeso, CTO of Lighteum Medical(00:22:35) - FOMO Interview with Dr. Sarah Matt(00:33:28) - Insights from Ray Cohen on MedTech Success(00:44:18) - Key Elements for Starting a Company(00:48:12) - Part 2 of the interview with Lighteum Medical(00:50:50) - The Role of Clinical Support and Physician Champions(01:00:32) - Navigating the IPO Process and Market Dynamics(01:09:27) - The Acquisition by Boston Scientific and Lessons Learned(01:14:31) - Key Takeaways for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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