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In this episode, Shreya Mehta, CEO of Zenflow, shares lessons learned from a MedTech career spanning engineering, government, and entrepreneurial roles. Mehta was part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Artificial Heart Program and lead reviewer at the FDA before she founded Zenflow to transform how benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is treated. Discover how her belief in the power of firsthand observation and deep empathy have led Zenflow to achieve a wave of successes, from strong clinical evidence and a Series D raise to a major distribution partnership and high value reimbursement codes.

In this episode of Powering the Future Within, host Omari Bouknight explores the transformative role of AI in healthcare with Ganesh Padmanabhan, founder and CEO of Autonomize AI. From aspiring cricket player in India to a leader in AI-driven healthcare solutions, Ganesh's experience spans growing and leading one of Dell's largest business units to serving on Texas Governor Abbott's COVID-19 task force on Innovation prior to starting Autonomize. In their conversation, Ganesh shares his unique perspective with Omari, as well as why he wanted to tackle solving one of healthcare's biggest problems when nobody else would. Listen to leave inspired and informed about what healthcare might look like in the next five years, as well as what's possible today with a new approach.

In this episode of Powering the Future Within, host Omari Bouknight is joined by Matt Kaufman, Senior Partner at The Mullings Group. Matt has more than two decades of experience hiring and recruiting in the medical device industry, for everyone from Fortune 50 companies to startups in stealth mode. During the episode, Matt and Omari discuss what it takes to build great teams, why AI won't replace humans in the hiring, recruiting, and interviewing process, and what candidates should look for in company culture to know whether an organization is right for them. He shares career advice and talks about who would be on his MedTech A-team. Whether you're just starting your career, are contemplating a change, or are looking to build an all-star team, Matt's advice will leave you informed and inspired.

In this episode, host Omari Bouknight is joined by Sally Ann Frank, Global Lead for Health and Life Sciences at Microsoft for Startups. Sally studies what separates successful healthcare companies from the rest and shares her insights, along with how AI has changed the healthcare startup landscape and other perspectives from working on the edge of what's next. Listen now to learn how to stay competitive in an age where a technological advantage is no longer enough.

In this episode, host Omari Bouknight is joined by Mudit Jain, Founder of NuXcel and Founding General Partner of Treo Ventures. Mudit has spent his career creating and funding companies developing medical technologies that were years ahead of the industry, including several implantable neuromodulation companies tackling conditions that have historically been difficult to treat well, like chronic migraine, sleep apnea, and epilepsy. Their conversation covers a wide range of topics that are top of mind for MedTech leaders, from why Mudit focuses on addressing unmet needs in neurological conditions through implantable device development to the importance of health economics and venture capital in MedTech.

In this episode of Powering the Future Within, Bill Hunter joins host Omari Bouknight for a conversation about what led to two of the most well known advancements in medical technology: drug-eluting stents and smart implants. Bill was Founder, President and CEO of Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, a pioneer in drug-eluting stents, and is now President, CEO and CMO at Canary Medical, a pioneer in smart implants. Bill shares what he's learned from his background as a physician, what it takes to create a new category, how data and AI are ushering in a new era of healthcare innovation, his predictions for the next ten years, and advice for founders starting a MedTech company today.

In this episode of Powering the Future Within, Omari interviews Carl St. Bernard, CEO of Jupiter Endovascular, about what it takes to achieve clinical and commercial success in the medical device industry, why catheters were due for a makeover, and what he's learned about leading a MedTech startup. From how to pick the products and markets that'll succeed to understanding why pulmonary embolism continues to be under-recognized and under-treated, this interview is full of aha moments for anyone working on, using, or investing in new medical technologies.

In this episode of Powering the Future Within, guest Rob Binney shares lessons learned from two decades taking innovative MedTech companies from early development through commercialization, growth, and successful acquisition. Rob has led three exits across therapeutic areas including vascular closure, sinus surgery, and postpartum hemorrhage, and is now tackling chronic migraine as President and CEO of ShiraTronics. Rob shares practical advice with host Omari Bouknight, including the phased go-to-market launch framework he developed at Intersect ENT, why he intentionally chooses markets that require heavy education, and what makes the ShiraTronics story different from other neuromodulation attempts. If you're developing, commercializing, using, or investing in novel medical technology, you won't want to miss this episode.

In this episode of Powering the Future Within, Omari interviews Dr. Meghana Helder, CEO and Founder of Octin Health, on what she saw in the operating room that led her to start her company despite having never started one before, being on call every third day, and having a young family. Dr. Helder envisions a future where aortic surgery is safer and more accessible for patients, simpler for surgeons, and less expensive for hospitals. Dr. Helder isn't creating this future on her own, and throughout this conversation, she shares concrete examples for entrepreneurs and operators bringing novel medical technologies to market. Listen to learn, be inspired, and share this episode with your MedTech community.

In this episode, Omari speaks with Jennifer Ernst, Board Member, former CEO and Co-Founder of Tivic Health, about what it was like starting and leading Tivic Health. From launching new products and raising venture capital to taking the company public and acquiring companies, she shares the ins and outs and ups and downs of MedTech entrepreneurship. Additionally, she and Omari dive into the science behind bioelectronic medicine and why the future of MedTech lies in unlocking the body's electrical system.

In this episode of Powering the Future Within, Omari Bouknight interviews Dr. Jonathan Parker, a neurosurgeon and director of the neuroelectronics lab at Mayo Clinic. They explore the latest advances in neuromodulation, brain-computer interfaces, and minimally invasive therapies for neurological conditions like epilepsy, movement disorders, and psychiatric disorders — diving into the science, clinical applications, and promise of neurotechnology while addressing the challenges and opportunities of enabling access at scale. Whether you're a clinician, CEO, or consumer, Dr. Parker's perspective as a clinician and technologist offer a unique lens through which to view what he calls the final frontier of innovation: modern neurotechnology. Don't miss this episode to learn about reading and rewriting the brain, how we may be able to develop curative therapies for conditions like epilepsy, and why a career in neurotech is about more than just signal processing.

In this episode, Omari Bouknight interviews Nada Hanafi, former FDA leader, Board Director, and Founder and Manager of MedTech Strategy Advisors. They discuss everything from what it's like being an FDA reviewer and how medical device companies can navigate regulatory pathways to the importance of a total product lifecycle approach and building diverse leadership teams in bringing new medical technologies to market.

In this episode of Powering the Future Within, Omari speaks with Campbell Murray, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Double Point Ventures about his path from doctor to lead investor for some of the largest BioTech and MedTech company financing rounds. Get an inside look at why BioTech companies often get funded when MedTech companies struggle to raise capital, what leaders can do to set themselves up to successfully fundraise, and what MedTech technologies and trends are most promising right now.

In this episode of Powering the Future Within, Omari speaks with Gabriel Sanchez, Co-Founder and CEO of Enspectra Health, about his journey from rural roots to pioneering live cellular imaging technology. Discover how his unconventional approach, deep scientific expertise, and focus on addressing unmet clinical needs while improving workflows are transforming how we diagnose and treat cancer.

In this episode, Dr. Steven Mickelsen shares his unique journey with Omari, from professional musician to pioneering innovator in cardiac ablation technology, focusing on pulsed field ablation and its transformative impact on electrophysiology. Dr. Mickelsen and Omari cover everything from how he accidentally became to a doctor and how he's changed arrhythmia treatment to what physician-innovators, MedTech engineers, and entrepreneurs can learn from his serial successes.