The Healthcare Technology Report with RJ Lumba

Precise Orthopedic Care: restor3d’s Kurt Jacobus

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In this episode, we speak with Kurt Jacobus, Chairman and CEO of restor3d, a company specializing in patient-specific, 3D-printed musculoskeletal implants. Founded in 2017, restor3d combines expertise in additive manufacturing, osseointegrative materials, AI-driven planning tools, and in-house design and manufacturing to support more personalized approaches to orthopaedic care.
Kurt previously led MedShape and Vertera Spine—both acquired by major orthopedic device companies—and has spent much of his career at the intersection of biomedical engineering and medical device innovation. At restor3d, he oversees efforts to bring customized implants to surgeons and hospitals through a fully integrated digital workflow and rapid manufacturing capabilities.
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Making Movement Count: Sweatcoin’s Anton Derlyatka

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In this episode, we speak with Anton Derlyatka, Co-Founder and CEO of Sweatcoin, a health and fitness app that encourages people to be more active by turning steps into real-world rewards. Launched in 2015, Sweatcoin has grown into one of the most downloaded health apps globally, reaching more than 200 million users across dozens of countries and partnering with organizations such as the UK’s National Health Service to support population-level health initiatives.
Anton brings experience in building consumer technology products that scale through network effects and user engagement. Under his leadership, the platform has also expanded through partnerships with consumer brands and academic institutions while exploring new applications for behavior-change technology.
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Advancing Chronic Disease Treatment: Vivani Medical’s Adam Mendelsohn

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In this episode, we speak with Adam Mendelsohn, Co-Founder and CEO of Vivani Medical, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing miniature, long-term subdermal drug implants to improve treatment outcomes for chronic diseases. Using its proprietary NanoPortal™ technology, Vivani’s lead programs include NPM-115 for chronic weight management, NPM-139 for obesity, and NPM-119 for type 2 diabetes—each designed to maintain consistent medication levels for six months or longer and address the issue of medication non-adherence.
Before leading Vivani, Mendelsohn co-founded Nano Precision Medical, which merged with Second Sight Medical Products in 2022 to form Vivani. He also serves on the board of the Maestro Foundation.
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Expanding Autism Care Access: Positive Development’s Mike Suiters

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In this episode, we speak with Mike Suiters, Co-Founder and CEO of Positive Development, a provider of developmental therapy for children with autism. Founded in 2020, the company offers a comprehensive model that integrates speech, occupational, and mental health therapies, serving more than 1,000 families nationwide. 
Positive Development has become the nation’s largest provider of developmental therapy, focused on improving access, affordability, and quality of care. Mike co-founded the company after working at Sandbox Industries’ Blue Venture Fund, where he helped identify innovative healthcare solutions. 
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Stabilizing Isotope Supply: Nusano’s Chris Lowe

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In this episode, we speak with Chris Lowe, CEO of Nusano, a medical technology company addressing critical shortages in the global radioisotope market. Nusano’s proprietary ion source technology enables the efficient and sustainable production of multiple isotopes simultaneously, supporting cancer therapies, diagnostic imaging, and other essential applications. 
Chris brings more than 20 years of executive experience in healthcare and finance, having raised over $500 million in private and public financing and having completed more than $1 billion in M&A transactions. Prior to Nusano, he served as CFO and COO of Cortexyme, where he guided the company through its IPO and eventual acquisition.
Chris supports American Cancer Society. To learn more about this organization click here.
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Simplifying Diabetes Management: Glooko’s Mike Alvarez

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In this episode, we speak with Mike Alvarez, CEO and President of Glooko, a digital health company that connects people with diabetes to their care teams through a unified data platform. By syncing with more than 200 devices and integrating directly into electronic health records, Glooko simplifies data management, enables remote patient monitoring, and strengthens collaboration between patients, providers, and caregivers. Today, the platform supports over 4.4 million users in 30 countries.
Mike became CEO in 2024 after leading Qardio, a remote patient monitoring company. He previously held senior leadership roles at Medtronic, St. Jude Medical, and Novo Nordisk. At Glooko, he is focused on scaling connected care solutions that improve outcomes and expand access worldwide.
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Expanding Clinical Trial Access: Lightship’s David MacMurchy

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In this episode, we speak with David MacMurchy, CEO of Lightship, a clinical trial services provider focused on increasing access and representation in research. Founded in 2018, Lightship partners with biopharma, CROs, and academic institutions to deliver traditional, hybrid, and decentralized trials through a combination of site services, mobile research units, and in-home nursing. 
David brings more than 25 years of experience in life sciences, with previous roles at PRA Health Sciences, EY, Pfizer, and IQVIA. At Lightship, he is dedicated to expanding access to clinical trials and advancing therapies that better reflect real-world populations.
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Closing Gaps in Mental Health: Brightside’s Brad Kittredge

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In this episode, we speak with Brad Kittredge, Founder and CEO of Brightside Health, a virtual mental health provider founded in 2017 to improve access and quality of care for people with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. Brightside delivers precision psychiatry, clinically proven therapy, and a suicide prevention program, reaching patients nationwide through a network of licensed providers and a tech-enabled platform.
Brightside partners with major insurers covering more than 130 million lives, ensuring timely access to care—often within 48 hours—and has published multiple papers validating its outcomes. Before founding Brightside, Brad held leadership roles at Lantern, 23andMe, and other healthtech companies, where he focused on building evidence-based solutions to help transform patient experiences.
Brad supports Canine Companions. To learn more about this organization click here.
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MedTech Leader: PAVmed’s Lishan Aklog

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Lishan Aklog, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of PAVmed, a diversified medical technology company developing devices, diagnostics, and digital health solutions. Its subsidiary, Lucid Diagnostics, has created the first commercial tools for widespread early detection of esophageal precancer.
Lishan has co-founded and scaled multiple healthcare companies, including the team that developed the AngioVac system, and earlier served as a cardiac surgeon at Harvard Medical School and Mount Sinai. He also serves on the board of AdvaMed, the leading medtech trade association, and is an inventor on dozens of patents.
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HealthTech Innovator: Fundamental XR’s Richard Vincent

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In this episode, we speak with Richard Vincent, Co-Founder and CEO of Fundamental XR, a company using immersive technologies such as VR, AR, MR, and haptics to transform how surgical teams and medical professionals train. Fundamental XR provides realistic, measurable training environments that improve skill retention and accelerate learning, with adoption across more than 200 healthcare institutions in over 50 countries.
Richard has more than 25 years of experience building international businesses and co-founded Fundamental XR to address the long-standing challenge of creating safe, realistic spaces for clinical skill development. Under his leadership, the company is advancing toward its vision of building a global, haptically enabled “flight simulator for surgeons.”
Fundamental XR’s platform combines high-fidelity anatomy, custom imaging, and enterprise-grade security to deliver scalable training for clinical teams worldwide.
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