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The AMP\'D UP211 PodcastThe AMP'D UP211 PodcastLimb Preservation Foundation - Hope Beyond Limits 2025 - PART 2Part 2 of this special live series brings you straight to the heart of the 2025 Limb Preservation Foundation Symposium, where leaders in medicine, technology, advocacy, and lived experience come together to reshape the future of limb care.Hosted and created by Rick Bontkowski, The AMP’D UP211 Podcast continues its mission to amplify voices from the limb loss and limb difference community, this time from the main stage in Denver.In this episode, four remarkable guests join us to share their powerful stories and groundbreaking work:Gini Thomas – After surviving a devastating motorcycle accident, Gini made...2025-05-301h 10KC Sports Network: Kansas City Chiefs PodcastsKC Sports Network: Kansas City Chiefs PodcastsYou Might Also Like: The UnshakeablesIntroducing Bionic Breakthrough: Psyonic from The Unshakeables.Follow the show: The UnshakeablesAadeel Akhtar always knew he wanted to help people, but instead of following the traditional path through medicine, he took a detour that led to something a little more electric: building a bionic hand. He started his company Psyonic to merge engineering with compassion and transform the prosthetics industry, but it didn’t come easily. Dead batteries, buggy code, and even a missing patient nearly cost him his shot.    Join Ben Walter and Kathleen Griffith as they sit down with...2025-05-1400 minThe UnshakeablesThe UnshakeablesBionic Breakthrough: PsyonicAadeel Akhtar always knew he wanted to help people, but instead of following the traditional path through medicine, he took a detour that led to something a little more electric: building a bionic hand. He started his company Psyonic to merge engineering with compassion and transform the prosthetics industry, but it didn’t come easily. Dead batteries, buggy code, and even a missing patient nearly cost him his shot.    Join Ben Walter and Kathleen Griffith as they sit down with Aadeel to talk about walking away from med school, betting on a vision, and building a bu...2025-05-1332 minManufacturing Happy HourManufacturing Happy Hour230: Shark Tank, Advanced Prosthetics, and How PSYONIC's Ability Hand is Driving Accessibility for Humans and Robots Featuring PSYONIC CEO & Founder Dr. Aadeel AkhtarRobotics is a cool field, no doubt about that. But what’s cooler than using it to change people’s lives?When he was seven years old, Aadeel Akhtar met a girl in Pakistan with a missing leg. This kickstarted a fascination with helping people regain control over lost limbs and a decision that pivoted his planned career in medicine to robotics and prosthetics. Today, he’s the CEO and Founder of PSYONIC, the company behind the world’s first touch-sensing bionic hand. He’s on a mission to make this tech as accessible as possible...2025-04-0846 minBuilding Deep Tech with Ilir AliuBuilding Deep Tech with Ilir AliuEp 53 | Make Bionic Limbs Accessible To Humans & Robots (w/Aadeel Akhtar)This week, I talked with Aadeel Akhtar, PhD Akhtar, CEO and Founder of PSYONIC, a company redefining prosthetics with AI-powered bionic limbs: You might have seen him on Shark Tank or heard about PSYONIC’s Ability Hand, an advanced prosthetic that’s setting new standards for accessibility and performance.Aadeel’s story is fascinating. He started out studying neuroscience and medicine and then pivoted to building next-generation bionics.We discuss his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, what it takes to scale deep tech hardware, and why the future of prosthetics isn’t just for huma...2025-02-2047 minTech TalksTech TalksDr. Aadeel Akhtar is Revolutionizing Prosthetic Technology for Humans and RobotsOn today's show David meets Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, CEO and Founder of PSYONIC, who joins 'Tech Talks' to discuss his groundbreaking bionic hand technology that serves both human prosthetics and robotic applications. Driven by a childhood experience in Pakistan, Dr. Akhtar has developed an affordable, advanced prosthetic hand with unprecedented muscle control and accessibility, offering hope to so many. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at ⁠⁠www.nashsquared.com⁠⁠ The music on Tech Talks is created by Londo...2025-01-1520 minTech TalksTech TalksDr. Aadeel Akhtar is Revolutionizing Prosthetic Technology for Humans and RobotsOn today's show David meets Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, CEO and Founder of PSYONIC, who joins 'Tech Talks' to discuss his groundbreaking bionic hand technology that serves both human prosthetics and robotic applications. Driven by a childhood experience in Pakistan, Dr. Akhtar has developed an affordable, advanced prosthetic hand with unprecedented muscle control and accessibility, offering hope to so many. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at ⁠⁠www.nashsquared.com⁠⁠ The music on Tech Talks is created by Londo...2025-01-1520 minThe CTO PodcastThe CTO PodcastDr. Aadeel Akhtar, PSYONIC's Visionary: Transforming Lives Through Advanced Bionic Prosthetics and Entrepreneurial InnovationIn this episode of The CTO Podcast, Dr. Aadeel Akhtar CEO and founder of PSYONIC, discusses the evolution of bionic hands and the advancements in robotics and AI that have made them possible. He shares his personal journey and motivation for creating prosthetics that can change lives, as well as the entrepreneurial challenges faced in bringing this technology to market. The conversation explores the design considerations of bionic hands, the integration of AI, and the future of prosthetics. In this conversation, Aadeel discusses the journey of developing innovative bionic hands through customer discovery, design constraints, and a unique funding...2024-10-291h 01The ManuScript with Manu EdakaraThe ManuScript with Manu Edakara22. Redefining Human: Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, CEO & Founder of PsyonicAadeel Akhtar is a neuroscientist and electrical engineer. He is CEO and founder of the bionics company PSYONIC. In 2021, he was named one of MIT Technology Review’s 35 Innovators Under 35 and was featured in Newsweek’s “America's 50 Greatest Disruptors: Visionaries Who Are Changing the World.” Akhtar earned his Ph.D. in Neuroscience and M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2016. He received a B.S. in Biology in 2007 and M.S. in Computer Science in 2008 at Loyola University Chicago. The company's first product...2024-06-1052 minWPGU NewsWPGU NewsFebruary 23, 2024Champaign City Council agreed to give a special permit for solar panels on the land around Moore’s Rescue Ranch.The number 12 Illinois Men’s basketball team let their late lead slip Wednesday night in their away game against Penn State. Last Wednesday Illinois Governor JB Pritzker gave his annual budget address.University of Illinois graduates Doctor Aadeel Akhtar and retired Army Sergeant Garrett Anderson have created bionic prosthetics for a P-H-D project which later turned into their company Psyonic.Local basketball icon Ted Beach passed away at 94 this week. Host...2024-02-2303 minNext Big Thing HQNext Big Thing HQTHE MOST POWERFUL AND ADVANCED PROSTHETIC HAND IN THE WORLD | Dr. Aadeel Akhtar of PSYONICIn this compelling episode of Next Big Thing HQ, hosts Brendan Carberry and Connor Fata sit down with Dr. Akhtar, the innovative mind behind PSYONIC's groundbreaking Ability Hand™. A pioneering force in the world of prosthetics and bionic technology, Dr. Akhtar delves into how PSYONIC is closing the gap between human and machine by providing unprecedented touch sensitivity and mobility in prosthetic hands. As we explore PSYONIC's patented technology, Dr. Akhtar also sheds light on the investment landscape surrounding this revolutionary healthcare venture. With the prosthetic market estimated to reach a staggering $2.8 billion and the potential for robotic applications as...2024-02-0446 minNext Big Thing HQNext Big Thing HQEP21: The Most Advanced Prosthetic Hand In The World with Dr. Aadeel Akhtar | Founder & CEO of PSYONICIn this compelling episode of Next Big Thing HQ, hosts Brendan Carberry and Connor Fata sit down with Dr. Akhtar, the innovative mind behind PSYONIC's groundbreaking Ability Hand™. A pioneering force in the world of prosthetics and bionic technology, Dr. Akhtar delves into how PSYONIC is closing the gap between human and machine by providing unprecedented touch sensitivity and mobility in prosthetic hands. As we explore PSYONIC's patented technology, Dr. Akhtar also sheds light on the investment landscape surrounding this revolutionary healthcare venture. With the prosthetic market estimated to reach a staggering $2.8 billion and the potential for ro...2023-10-0246 minCrowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding DemystifiedCrowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding DemystifiedEP #462 How This $2.2 Million Crowdfunding Campaign Creator Made His Content Go Viral | PSYONICWhen the lows are low and, for whatever reason, you run out of funding, how do you make it through? Today’s guest has been through it all. Their first Indiegogo campaign didn’t go as planned and at some point, they were left with only $200 in their bank account. And yet, they persevered and have just raised  $2,229,648 on StartEngine for their life-changing product, a bionic hand by PSYONIC. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman and entrepreneur Dr. Aadeel Akhtar dive into all the factors that contributed to a...2023-09-2838 minHaptics ClubHaptics Club#45 Prosthesis that can feel with Aadeel Akhtar, Founder at PsyonicAadeel is the CEO and founder of the bionics company PSYONIC. PSYONIC is pioneering bionic prosthetics and making them accessible to more people than ever before as the “Finally, a bionic hand that can actually feel.” Aadeel was named one of MIT Technology Review’s 35 Innovators Under 35 and was featured in Newsweek’s “America's 50 Greatest Disruptors: Visionaries Who Are Changing the World. Learn more about Psyonic on their website. 2023-09-0952 minTacos and Tech PodcastTacos and Tech PodcastAadeel Akhtar of PSYONIC: Affordable and Accessible ProsthesisListen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Aadeel gives an overview of what PSYONIC is [02:34] Aadeel shares his background and how he got interested in building bionic limbs [03:17] How did Aadeel get started in bionic engineering [04:17] What’s the difference between prosthesis and bionic devices? [07:45] Aadeel talks about their product designs, the difference of the devices, and the barriers for patients  [09:03] Aadeel shares the founding story of PSYONIC [10:44] What’s entrepreneurial life like for Aadeel? [15:12] Aadeel compares San Diego and Chicago, and why h...2023-08-1835 minState of MedtechState of Medtech65. Crowdfunding: The World's First Mult-Touch Sensing Bionic Hand with Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, CEO of Psyonic Learn more at https://www.psyonic.io/investWatch the "Medical Sales at Scale" webinar⁠⁠⁠ and learn about the Medical Sales Network Effects Program Get the LinkedIn Upgrade Mini Course for only $98  Follow The State of MedTech on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Omar M. Khateeb on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: This episode does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice (legal, accounting, tax). The owner of this content is not an investment advisor. Discussion of any securities, trading, or markets is incidental and solely for entertainment purposes. Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, investment advice, or an opinion on suitability. The information in this video is provide...2023-06-2640 minPLUGHITZ Live Presents (Video)PLUGHITZ Live Presents (Video)CES 2023: Tech Podcasts Network's Annual Top PicksDescriptionEvery year, the hosts from the shows represented in the Tech Podcasts Network's CES coverage get together and award their Top Picks for the show.Vasco ElectronicsDon Baine the Gadget ProfessorVasco Electronics makes a series of language translation devices. These devices allow you to communicate with people around you even if you don't speak the language. Their newest device is tiny - coming in well under the size of a modern smartphone. The size makes it easy to carry around with you on an international vacation, business trip...2023-05-3114 minPLUGHITZ Live Presents (Audio)PLUGHITZ Live Presents (Audio)CES 2023: Tech Podcasts Network's Annual Top PicksDescriptionEvery year, the hosts from the shows represented in the Tech Podcasts Network's CES coverage get together and award their Top Picks for the show.Vasco ElectronicsDon Baine the Gadget ProfessorVasco Electronics makes a series of language translation devices. These devices allow you to communicate with people around you even if you don't speak the language. Their newest device is tiny - coming in well under the size of a modern smartphone. The size makes it easy to carry around with you on an international vacation, business trip...2023-05-3114 minOnce a ScientistOnce a Scientist67. Neuroengineer-entrepreneur, Aadeel Akhtar, on building things that people needEpisode 67. Aadeel Akhtar is CEO of PSYONIC, a neuroprosthetics company. Aadeel did his undergraduate degree and first master's degree at Loyola University Chicago. He completed a second master's degree and a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign2023-02-1552 minGiant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant RobotsGiant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots461: PSYONIC with Dr. Aadeel AkhtarDr. Aadeel Akhtar is the Founder and CEO of PSYONIC, a company whose mission is to develop advanced prostheses that are affordable for everyone. Victoria talks to Dr. Akhtar about the gaps in the market he saw in current prosthetic ability, advancements PSYONIC has been able to make since commercialization, and essential principles and values that were important to him when building out the PSYONIC team. PSYONIC Follow PSYONIC on LinkedIn or Twitter. Follow Dr. Aadeel Akhtar on LinkedIn. Follow thoughtbot on Twitter or LinkedIn. Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots! Transcript: 2023-02-0934 minThe Prosthetics and Orthotics PodcastThe Prosthetics and Orthotics PodcastVertical Integration with Aadeel Akhtar, Ph.D. and founder of PSYONICSend us a textJoris and I enjoyed talking with Aadeel Akhtar, Ph.D. about his company PSYONIC. We learned about how he values additive manufacturing as he scales up the PSYONIC production hand.  He also shares the importance of the prosthetic socket in creating the prosthetic arm. Lastly, he shares why he took the path of Start Engine for a fund-raising mechanism. Support the show2023-01-1142 min