Listen "Innovative MedTech Solutions with Armen Bakirtzian"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the OMG podcast, host Darren Bondy speaks with Armen Bakirtzian, CEO and co-founder of Intellijoint. Armen shares his journey from a final year design project at the University of Waterloo to leading a successful MedTech company. He discusses the philosophy behind Intellijoint, the importance of solving real-world problems elegantly, and the role of clinician-engineer collaboration. The conversation highlights the challenges of scaling MedTech innovations in Canada, compared to the U.S., and the role of the Medical Innovation Xchange (MIX) in supporting local MedTech companies. With a focus on community impact, Armen emphasizes the importance of resilience and passion in entrepreneurship.