Best LIFT Startups Podcasts (2024)

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Outsourcing generative AI projects: how satisfied are enterprise customers? 12:27

1h ago12:27

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How satisfied are enterprise customers with the results of their outsourcing investments when it comes to generative AI? Mrinal Rai, assistant director and principal analyst at ISG, unpacks what the technology sourcing and advisory company’s customers are saying about this. Rai, who leads research for the future of work and enterprise customer expe…

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Microsoft announces new AI features and agents in Copilot 7:21

1h ago7:21

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Microsoft has unveiled new AI features in its Copilot product. The features started rolling out this week and Microsoft also announced a large deal with Vodafone Group under which 68,000 or about two-thirds of the British mobile services provider’s employees will get licensed access to the new Copilot. Among the features are Copilot Pages, deeper i…

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Investing in Women CEOs with Patricia Lizarraga 27:29

20h ago27:29

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Women CEOs are incredible - they have to be to get to the top - so it only makes sense that their companies outperform others in the stock market. So why aren’t more people actively investing in women? Patricia Lizarraga is here today to talk about raising visibility and funds for women-led companies, who consistently outperform in all different ma…

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Abbott’s Jones-McMeans and Dr DeRubertis on PAD below-the-knee, LIFE-BTK trial & Esprit BTK approval 47:42

42m ago47:42

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In this episode of AbbottTalks, Jennifer Jones-McMeans, PhD, Divisional VP of Global Clinical Affairs at Abbott and Brian DeRubertis, MD, Chief, Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center tackle the complexities of treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD) below the knee, particularly chronic limb-threatening ische…

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Hear Kandu’s mission to empower stroke survivors, Medtronic’s Goodheart on lifting women in MedTech 1:01:20

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi chats with Managing Editor Kayleen Brown about the upcoming DeviceTalks West meeting. This week’s episode features an interview Brown did with Medtronic’s Nina Goodheart at the Women in Medtech Breakfast at DeviceTalks Boston. The conversation previews the Women in Medtech Luncheon …

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Do Good While Doing Well with Marcia Dawood 29:45

2d ago29:45

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The importance of getting more women involved in venture and angel investing cannot be understated. As more women earn more money, the value of getting women seats at the table and in positions that decide what their money is being used for grows. Marcia Dawood is here today to share with us how we can be more involved in investment decisions, comb…

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Boston Scientific’s Baker on how Intracept battles back pain. Hear full story at DeviceTalks West 1:00:45

6d ago1:00:45

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, Host Tom Salemi introduces one DeviceTalks West speaker. Ray Baker, MD, vice president and chief medical officer, neuromodulation at Boston Scientific, introduces DeviceTalks Weekly listeners to Intracept, a procedure approved by the FDA to treat forms of back pain. Dr. Baker will be a speaker at Devic…

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Designing Human-Centered AI with Ewa Ding 26:42

9d ago26:42

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It feels like AI has taken over the world since Open AI released ChatGPT at the end of 2022. The widespread use of large language models, however, has shown a great deal of bias and misinformation, in addition to being less than intuitive. So how do we create better AI? Ewa Ding is here this week to share her thoughts and mission to make AI more hu…

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Hear HighRidge Medical’s plans to scale the spine market; a preview of the MedtechVISION conference 1:05:38

14d ago1:05:38

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, HighRidge Medical CEO Rebecca Whitney and Executive Chairman Eric Major introduce us to the spine industry’s newest player. HighRidge combines the former spinal business of Zimmer Biomet (and later ZimVie) with seasoned executive spirit from K2M, Stryker and others. Can HighRidge compete? Will robo…

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Nakul Aggarwal on BrowserStack’s latest acquisition on journey to testing platform 9:14

16d ago9:14

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In today’s episode, we bring you an update from Nakul Aggarwal, co-founder and CTO of BrowserStack, a leading SaaS company from India, providing software app and browser testing infrastructure and products. Aggarwal talks about the rationale behind the acquisition of Bird Eats Bug, in Berlin, which BrowserStack announced yesterday. He also talks ab…

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Embracing Unabashed Visibility as Women Leaders [Credo #4] 18:46

16d ago18:46

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Women’s voices have been and continue to be culturally dismissed and discouraged. Women are very rarely quoted in science and financial journals, as well as make up only about 25% of all of the people who are quoted as experts in the news media. The fourth element of our credo at How Women Lead is to Be Unabashedly Visible, and today, Julie is shar…

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GE HealthCare’s Samset on how deal led to building Caption AI for Vscan and securing FDA approval 58:03

17d ago58:03

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In this episode of DeviceTalks AI, host Kayleen Brown sits down with Eigil Samset, PhD, General Manager for Cardiology Care at GE HealthCare. Dr. Samset takes us through his vast experience stretching over nearly three decades and discusses the transformative role of AI in advancing healthcare, particularly how GE HealthCare is leveraging AI to str…

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All eyes on Nvidia’s Q2 earnings: A primer on the AI chipmaker’s dominance 24:46

17d ago24:46

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Ahead of Nvidia’s fiscal Q2 earnings results, on Aug. 28 (Aug. 29, 2:30 a.m. local time in India) we look at the stunning rise of the $2 trillion chip maker as the tech backbone for the explosion of generative AI over the last two years. Alvin Nguyen, senior analyst at Forrester Research, and Neil Shah, vice president of research at Counterpoint Te…

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How Dohadwala uses analytics, her gut, and the benefits of diversity to build a strong VC portfolio 1:11:57

20d ago1:11:57

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi talks with Tasneem Dohadwala, founding partner at Excelestar Ventures about how the small firm employs analytics, know-how, and a belief that companies are best led by diverse management teams. MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker returns with his Newmarker's Newsmakers including outgo…

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ZB’s Lancaster talks next-gen knee systems, robotics and building a new MedTech regional powerhouse 41:08

23d ago41:08

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In this episode of Ortho Innovation Talks, Jim Lancaster, President of Global Reconstruction at Zimmer Biomet, connects his deep roots in Warsaw, Indiana—known as the orthopedic capital of the world—with his current role in shaping the region's future as a global MedTech hub with his efforts to diversify the region's medtech industry, including the…

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Amplifying Women’s Voices to Reshape the Future [Credo #3] 14:46

23d ago14:46

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Every woman has an instance in her childhood where her voice was ignored. Maybe she was told to be seen and not heard, maybe she was looked over in class to speak, or maybe she was told to take up less space. This cultural bias against women’s voices needs to be put to an end, and it starts with us supporting one another and speaking up to affirm a…

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Daveen Chopra discusses Edwards’ mitral and tricuspid focus, PASCAL and EVOQUE, and patient impacts 36:58

1M ago36:58

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In the inaugural episode of our newest podcast, Structural Heart Talks, we sit down with Daveen Chopra, Corporate VP and GM of Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) at Edwards Lifesciences. In the episode, Chopra discusses the unique challenges of advancing therapies for the mitral and tricuspid valves, which have historically been mo…

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The Power of Making Introductions and Saying Yes [Credo #2] 13:47

1M ago13:47

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“Deals are made on the golf course.” “Your network is your net worth.” How often have we women heard these phrases throughout our lives, only to be scolded or warned against doing these same things that men are encouraged to do? It’s time for us to change the cultural narrative around using our connections to create professional opportunities for o…

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May Health VC and CEO give glimpse into promising startup, assessment of women’s health investments 1:04:39

1M ago1:04:39

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi delves into the opportunities in women’s health devices with Sofinnova Partners Managing Partner Antoine Papiernik and May Health CEO Anne Morrissey. Sofinnova invested in May Health, which is developing a device-based therapy for Polycystic ovary syndrome, a common cause of inferti…

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Fierce Advocacy: Lifting Women Up and Transforming Work Culture [Credo #1] 18:04

1M ago18:04

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In a world where women leaders are still facing immense challenges and criticism, our role as advocates for each other has never been more important. Too often, we've seen women tear each other down, rather than lifting each other up. But when we commit to refusing to participate in the toxic dynamics that hold us back and instead use our voices to…

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Intuitive CMO Myriam Curet unpacks DaVinci 5 launch, growing robotics adoption, and clinical impact 40:45

1M ago40:45

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In this episode of IntuitiveTalks, we welcome back Myriam Curet, MD, EVP & Chief Medical Officer at Intuitive, to discuss the transformative impact of surgical robotics on patient care, focusing on the evolution of the DaVinci system, including the recent DaVinci 5 launch.In the episode, Dr. Curet explains how surgical robotics like DaVinci have sh…

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How can the cloud and connected devices improve patient care? Insulet CEO Jim Hollingshead knows 1:16:47

1M ago1:16:47

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Jim Hollingshead, PhD, the CEO of Insulet. Hollingshead had the unenviable job of taking over for CEO Shacey Petrovic when she left the insulin-delivery company two years ago. Hollingshead previously had helped ResMed develop its industry-leading connectivity/cloud strategy. …

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Unlocking the Power of Latina Investors with Emma Rodriguez-Ayala 29:23

1M ago29:23

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The workforce in the US is more diverse than ever. And with a large part of the educated workforce being made up of Latina women, strategies and ideas around investments are shifting. Emma Rodriguez-Ayala is here today to talk about how investors need to learn how Latino communities view and value money, bridging the financial literacy gap by teach…

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New CEO Landon on the power of mentorship and the strategy behind expanding Natus Neuro DX platform 56:36

2M ago56:36

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly, Chris Landon returns to the podcast but this time as CEO of Natus Neuro, a company building out a monitoring, diagnostics and data collection platform to help diagnose and treat neurological disorders.This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks West.Host Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker, editor of MassDevice, r…

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Elevating Latina Voices with Marilyn Alverio 30:16

2M ago30:16

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While women in general are underrepresented in leadership roles and corporate America, those least represented are Latina women. Despite being one of the largest sections of the workforce, Latina women make the least money of any demographic in the country; on average only being paid 62 cents for every dollar made by a white man. Marilyn Alverio fo…

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Abbott’s Fishler on Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker from “submarine” tests to FDA approval 41:40

2M ago41:40

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In this episode of AbbottTalks, Matthew Fishler, PhD, Chief Engineer & Senior Director, Product Development, Cardiac Rhythm Management at Abbott Cardiovascular, shares his experience helping to develop the revolutionary dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system, taking us through the significant challenges and triumphs of creating a device that ensure…

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CEO Rowland shares how Endotronix will bring hope to heart patients following FDA Cordella approval 1:00:43

2M ago1:00:43

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In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi talks with Endotronix CEO Harry Rowland about the company’s long road to securing PMA approval from the FDA for its Cordella Pulmonary Artery (PA) Sensor System for the treatment of heart failure patients. But first we welcome back the Newmarker’s Newsmakers! MassDevice Editor-in-Chief Chri…

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Stryker’s Pierce updates on Vocera, 1788, Neuro, & interest in soft-tissue surgical robotics system 33:13

2M ago33:13

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In this episode of StrykerTalks, we welcome back Andy Pierce, Group President of MedSurg and Neurotechnology, to discuss the impact of the Vocera acquisition and how Vocera's dynamic clinical workflow addresses staffing shortages and enhances efficiency. Additionally, the episode covers Stryker's new LIFEPAK 35 monitor/defibrillator, advancements i…

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Hot Flashes! Investing In Her Wellness with Ariane Tom 26:56

2M ago26:56

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Women-led venture firms grew from 12 in 2010 to over 300 in 2020, representing new opportunities for women in leadership and innovation. As the first generation of women with decades of work experience and control of 50% of wealth, it’s up to us to invest in companies who share our values, especially in women’s healthcare. Ariane Tom is here this w…

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CEO Powell explains how RefleXion developed precise targeting system for cancer-killing radiotherapy 54:23

2M ago54:23

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Todd Powell, CEO and president of RefleXion, maker of a smart radiotherapy system used to combat cancer. Powell talks about his path into MedTech and how the company’s ScinTix system can “debulk” widespread cancer in patients. This episode is sponsored by the DeviceTalks …

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Intersectional Reproductive Justice with Kwajelyn Jackson 39:33

2M ago39:33

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As we mark two years since the Dobbs decision which overturned Roe v. Wade, highlighting inequality in healthcare is more important than ever. Limiting access to essential reproductive care disproportionatelty affects women of color, non-English speaking folks, people living in poverty, and other marginalized groups. Kwajelyn Jackson is here this w…

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Hologic's FDA-cleared Genius Digital Dx Systems leads AI innovation in cervical cancer prevention 57:38

2M ago57:38

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In this episode of DeviceTalks AI, we explore the advancements in AI-driven technologies in women's health and cancer diagnostics.In our keynote interview, we speak with Michael Quick, Vice President of R&D and Innovation in Cytology & Oncology at Hologic. Quick shares his journey from a pre-med student to a leader in cytology innovation. He discus…

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Mullings and Bell unpack SRS 2024: Surprises, disappointments and where is surgical robotics headed? 1:13:00

3M ago1:13:00

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In this episode of Device Talks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi breaks down the recent Society of Robotic Surgery annual meeting with industry experts Steve Bell and Joe Mullings of The Mullings Group. The discussion ranges beyond the meeting into the state of Surgical Robotics.This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks West. Go to West.DeviceTalks.c…

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Transforming Communities through Visionary Leadership with Aja Brown 33:35

3M ago33:35

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Local politics is often regarded as the most important level of government. It is where decisions are made that affect you and those in your community directly and daily, and where people come together to improve where they live. Aja Brown became mayor of Compton, California in 2013 by doing just that, caring for her community and inspiring others …

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Boston Scientific Interventional CMO talks CAD, stents, drug-coated balloons and the lure of history 1:09:05

3M ago1:09:05

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, Host Tom Salemi speaks with Dr. Janar Sathananthan, chief medical officer of Boston Scientific’s interventional cardiology therapies business about the coronary artery disease, stenting and its AGENT drug-coated balloon. This episode is sponsored by Freudenberg Medical. For more information, please…

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Building an Inclusive Culture for High Performance with Nancy Geenen [Replay] 27:25

3M ago27:25

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Having diverse perspectives in your workplace is good not only for productivity and output, but also for creating a comfortable environment where all people can do their best work. In recent years, however, we have seen shifts on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) regulation. Nancy Geenen is an expert in DEI in the workplace, and on today’s sho…

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CEO Chaplin explains how Kardium packed the power of the globe into its PFA cardiac ablation device 48:10

3M ago48:10

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, Kevin Chaplin, CEO of Kardium, a Vancouver-based electrophysiology device company, shares details of the company’s Globe® Pulsed Field Mapping and Ablation System. With $100 million in new capital, the company is poised to open a new front in the pulsed-field ablation battle.Thank you to Freudenber…

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Venture Voices: Women Leading Change in Startups and Capital with Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko 30:43

3M ago30:43

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As women-founded companies receive only 2% of venture funding year after year, it’s more important than ever for women founders and women venture capitalists to band together to reshape what it means to be an investor and an entrepreneur. Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko are two women advocating for and leading this change. They’re here today to d…

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Asensus Surgical on reshaping robotic surgery with augmented intelligence; AWS's purpose-built AI 1:17:35

3M ago1:17:35

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In the latest episode of DeviceTalks AI, President and CEO of Asensus Surgical, Anthony Fernando walks us through the significant differences between augmented intelligence and artificial intelligence and how Asensus is leveraging these technologies to improve surgical outcomes. Anthony discusses the inception and evolution of Asensus Surgical's in…

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OIV’s Hunter-Syed on corporate venture capital’s growing influence; Bell previews SRS annual meeting 47:35

3M ago47:35

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In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, we dig deeper into the worlds of Corporate Venture Capital and Surgical Robotics.In our keynote interviews, Host Tom Salemi speaks with Abby Hunter-Syed, director of Olympus Innovation Ventures (OIV), the corporate arm of Olympus, the medical giant. Hunter-Syed explains how her own entrepreneurial experien…

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Is Apple + OpenAI expedient or the best of both worlds? 23:54

3M ago23:54

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Apple, as widely anticipated leading up to its annual Worldwide Developer Conference, announced a partnership with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to the iPhone, iPad and MacBooks. The tie up evoked strident criticism from Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, in particular around data privacy. In this episode, Jaspreet Bindra, an independent AI and ethic…

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Inspiring and Funding Native American Entrepreneurship with Betsy Fore 24:58

3M ago24:58

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In the world of founders and business owners, you’ll find many people who start more than one company. You’ll be hard-pressed, however, to find someone who has not only started multiple successful companies and a venture fund, but imbues all of her projects with as much passion, authenticity, and respect for her culture and values as Betsy Fore. Be…

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WWDC: how will Apple balance its privacy stance with AI features 21:59

3M ago21:59

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Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference, WWDC, kicks off later today, and anticipation is high with respect to the iPhone maker’s AI roadmap, as it is generally considered to lag Android rivals such as Samsung and Google – especially in the era of generative AI. Neil Shah, vice president of research at Counterpoint Technology Market Research,…

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Imaging pioneer Arun Menawat explains how MR-driven Profound Medical will upend traditional surgery 1:10:33

3M ago1:10:33

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Editorial Director Tom Salemi visits with Arun Menawat, CEO and Chairman of Profound Medical, developer of incision-free therapies which combine real-time MR imaging, thermal ultrasound and closed-loop temperature feedback control for the radiation-free ablation of diseased tissue. In the conversat…

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Expansion to exit: there’s a new wave of global capability centres in India 20:19

3M ago20:19

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Access to talent, value and innovation – these are all reasons that multinational companies are either setting up IT and software-driven R&D centres in India or expanding existing facilities. Some, however, are reducing the workforce in such centres and there’s also a set of companies considering exiting their GCCs altogether. To understand what’s …

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Election results: Why the global CEO will remain gung-ho about India’s tech services 18:55

3M ago18:55

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In this episode, Megha Chawla, senior partner at the multinational consultancy Bain & Company, talks about why India’s tech talent has become a non-negotiable part of the global CEO’s strategy, discussing the prospects for the nation’s tech landscape, as India returns to a coalition government at the centre after a decade. In the age of AI, India’s…

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The Future is Female: Investing with Purpose and Power with Barbara Iyayi 31:44

3M ago31:44

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Women control 52% of wealth in the United States. Despite that, less than 5% of women who can invest in venture capital actually do so. Venture capital is often portrayed as an avenue of wealth for the “bros” but if we come together as women, our unique value sets and perspectives can change the world by funding innovative, women-founded startups l…

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Election results: what VCs are hoping for in the new government 18:26

3M ago18:26

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Indian voters have denied a majority to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP. However, as Modi is set to remain in power for a historic third term, leading the coalition NDA, three well-known VC investors unpack what this means for India’s tech and startup ecosystem. Ninad Karpe, founding partner at 100X.VC, in Mumbai, Abhishek Goyal, co-founder of T…

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How Enovis is prepping for foot & ankle street fight; A chat about Medtronic’s Percept RC DBS System 1:20:06

4M ago1:20:06

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, we’ll talk with Gary Justak, president and general manager of Enovis’ foot & ankle business, about the rising war in the orthopedic extremities space.Co-hosts Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker also host Jason Feipel, senior product development director of Medtronic’s Brain Modulation business, to find…

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Agnikul successfully tests rocket for lift off – here’s what comes next 20:49

4M ago20:49

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Agnikul Cosmos, a space launch vehicle startup in Chennai, yesterday successfully tested its first technology demonstrator rocket, Agnibaan, that showed its one-piece 3D-printed engine worked as intended, in a sub-orbital mission. To understand the significance of this success, Forbes India spoke with Narayan Prasad, chief operations officer at Sat…

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