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Hangar X StudiosUAS, Manufacturing, and Momentum: Inside Grand Forks' Economic Transformation(TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ In this episode of Hangar X, Brandon Bochenski, Mayor of Grand Forks, North Dakota, shares how he’s turning this Midwest city into one of America’s most promising hubs for UAS innovation, advanced manufacturing, and defense-tech growth.From attracting major defense contractors to scaling local startups, Brandon reveals the strategy behind Grand Forks’ transformation—and why it’s now a low-risk, high-upside destination for investors, entrepreneurs, and aerospace pioneers.
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2025-05-0216 min
Hangar X StudiosFAA Mandates SMS by 2027 — Here's What You Need to Know | Zahara Oubre(TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ FAA SMS compliance is now mandatory for Part 135 operators—are you ready? With risk-based decision making, cross-platform data integration, and insurance incentives, safety just got smarter (and more urgent).
Zahara Oubre, Director of Aviation Safety Programs at mba Aviation, joins us live at Verticon 2025 to unpack what the new FAA SMS mandate really means—and how Jumpseat SMS is helping operators of all sizes not just comply, but lead. From real-time risk dashboards to how you might save 5% on premiums, this episode dives deep into what next-gen aviation safety looks like.
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2025-05-0111 min
Hangar X StudiosInside Metro Aviation’s Mission to Save Lives(TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ In this episode of HangarX, we sit down with Kenny Morrow, Chief Operating Officer of Metro Aviation, live from Verticon 2025.
Kenny shares how Metro combines scale, innovation, and a family-run ethos to deliver lifesaving aviation every day. From partnerships with Beta, AW09, and Airbus to Metro University and employee-first healthcare, this conversation reveals the business, culture, and leadership behind the scenes of America’s largest air medical operator.
*KENNY MORROW'S LINKS*Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-morrow-58116443/
*METRO AVIATION'S LINKS*Metro Aviation: https://www.metroaviation.com/
2025-04-2411 min
Hangar X StudiosFrom Heliports to Vertiports: Five-Alpha’s BlueprintIn this fascinating episode of Hangar X, John Ramstead sits down with Rex Alexander, a leading expert in aviation infrastructure, to discuss the future of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) and vertiports. Rex shares insights from his extensive aviation background, highlighting crucial considerations in vertiport design, regulatory challenges, safety protocols, and infrastructure needs. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or a professional in aerospace, this episode is a comprehensive guide to understanding the complexities and exciting developments shaping advanced air mobility.
2025-04-1753 min
Hangar X StudiosOne Helicopter, 71 Lives Impacted: The True Ripple Effect of Air RescueWhat happens when a life flight helicopter saves your life—and years later, you meet the man behind the mission?
This episode of the Hangar X Podcast hits home.
Live from Verticon 2025, host John Ramstead sits down with John Vance, Director of Operations at Metro Aviation—the very company responsible for the emergency helicopter that airlifted John to safety after a near-fatal accident over a decade ago.
Together, they dive into the real impact of medical aviation, the future of safety tech, and the innovation Metro is bringing to pilot training, real-time weather inte...
2025-04-1013 min
Hangar X StudiosVTOL Just Took a Quantum Leap: Sikorsky’s Bold Reveal at Verticon 2025Inside Sikorsky’s VTOL Future: The Rotor Blown Wing, Autonomy & Electrification with Igor Cherepinsky
We sat down with Igor Cherepinsky, Director of Innovations at Sikorsky, live at Verticon 2025. If you’ve been watching the buzz around the Rotor Blown Wing—this is the guy behind it. In this episode, Igor shares what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s next in VTOL innovation.
From distributed electric propulsion to autonomous Black Hawks, Igor pulls back the curtain on the technology Sikorsky is building today—and what it means for tomorrow’s rotorcraft and mission-critical systems.
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2025-04-0317 min
Hangar X StudiosFrom R22 to R88: Robinson’s Evolution and What Comes NextWe sat down with David Smith, CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company, live from Verticon 2025. From rotorcraft philosophy to the launch of the R88, David shares the design choices that make Robinson helicopters among the most efficient, reliable, and field-ready aircraft in the world.
As electric VTOLs flood the conversation, this episode is a must-watch for anyone seeking grounded, experience-driven insight into what aviation really needs.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️Why two-blade rotor systems are still the most dominant — and dependable — in vertical aviation
✔️The manufacturing philosophy that keeps Robinson self...
2025-03-2725 min
Hangar X StudiosHow Leonardo’s AW609 Will Change Your View of Aviation?In this compelling episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead is joined by Matteo Ragazzi, Head of Engineering and Innovation at Leonardo Helicopter Division, to discuss the groundbreaking AW609 tiltrotor aircraft. Recorded live at Verticon, they dive into Leonardo’s ambitious projects, innovative approaches to engineering, and the future of vertical and powered lift aviation. Matteo provides fascinating insights into the AW609’s development challenges, FAA certification milestones, and the significant role autonomy and hybrid propulsion will play in future aerospace innovation.
Episode Highlights:
Insights into the pioneering AW609 tiltrotor aircraft.
Leonardo’s unique approach to int...
2025-03-2022 min
Hangar X StudiosThe Secret They Won’t Tell You About AviationHow can an industry that’s constantly innovating also be one of the most conservative? Daniel Moczydlower, President and CEO of Embraer-X, shares his unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of aerospace.
In this episode, we cover:✅ The balance between safety & innovation in aviation✅ How EmbraerX is pushing boundaries while respecting tradition✅ The rise of Urban Air Mobility & EVTOL aircraft✅ What it takes to certify 20+ aircraft in 20 years✅ The future of aviation manufacturing & autonomy
00:00 - The surprising paradox of aviation02:12 - From chemical engineering to aerospace
2025-03-1345 min
Hangar X StudiosVerticon 2025: How VTOLs & AI Are Changing Aviation Forever | Bailey WoodIn this exciting episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with Bailey Wood, the Director of Strategic Communications at Verticon, to discuss the world’s largest vertical aviation exposition. With the event set to take place in Dallas, March 11-12, John and Bailey dive into what attendees can expect—from cutting-edge technology and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) advancements to safety, training, and workforce development in the aviation industry. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, industry expert, or looking to transition from military to civilian aviation, this episode is packed with insights on the future of ver...
2025-03-0421 min
Hangar X StudiosWhat if You Could Fly Without a Runway? Mike Hirschberg Explains What’s Next for VTOL & AutonomyIn this episode of HangarX Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with aerospace engineer and Director of Strategy at the Vertical Flight Society, Mike Hershberg. Together, they dive deep into the evolution of vertical flight—from military programs like the F35 and DARPA initiatives to the cutting-edge advancements in electric and hybrid propulsion. Mike shares his insider perspective on the challenges and breakthroughs in achieving ultra-high safety standards, regulatory hurdles, and the future of autonomous, fly-by-wire aircraft. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about aviation innovation and the transformative potential of VTOL technology.
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2025-02-2742 min
Hangar X StudiosThe Future of Airspace: How We’ll Integrate Drones, VTOLs, and Commercial AviationIn this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead is joined by Gene Heyman, CEO and Founder of Stratify Aerospace. Gene is a visionary leader in the aerospace industry, bringing decades of expertise in air traffic management, aviation infrastructure, and emerging technologies such as VTOLs, eVTOLs, urban air mobility, and advanced air traffic systems.
Together, they explore the future of aviation, the challenges of integrating new aerial technologies, and the importance of global collaboration between industry, government, and regulators to create a seamless and safe airspace. From urban vertiports to autonomous aviation, this episode dives deep...
2025-02-2147 min
Hangar X StudiosThe Helicopter Revolution No One Saw Coming | Dr. Jason Hill’s Game-Changing Vision
In this episode of Hangar X Studios, host and former fighter pilot John Ramstead sits down with Dr. Jason Hill, the visionary behind Hill Helicopters. Dr. Hill shares his journey from a lifelong passion for helicopters to founding a company that aims to revolutionize general aviation. They dive deep into the development of the HX50 and HC50 models, the challenges of designing a modern helicopter from scratch, and how Hill Helicopters is making private aviation more accessible, safer, and exciting than ever before.
With insights into the state of the aviation industry, technical advancements, and the entrepreneurial...
2025-02-1048 min
Hangar X StudiosFrom Baggage Handler to Aviation CEO: How Stephanie Chung Soared to the Top of Aviation LeadershipIn this inspiring episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead welcomes aviation trailblazer Stephanie Chung, the first African American CEO of a major private jet aviation company. Stephanie shares her extraordinary journey from working on the ramp at Boston Logan Airport to becoming a pivotal leader in the aviation industry. Along the way, she unpacks her strategies for fostering leadership, driving organizational change, building diverse and inclusive teams, and creating exceptional customer experiences.
From pivotal career moments to actionable leadership insights, Stephanie delivers a masterclass in growth mindset, ally leadership, and the transformative power of trust...
2025-01-2852 min
Hangar X StudiosWild West Flights to Medical Missions: The Helijet Legacy with Danny SitnamJoin us as we sit down with Danny Sitnam, founder of Helijet International, the world’s largest scheduled helicopter airline. From daring flights in the Yukon to pioneering medical missions, Danny shares his journey of innovation, challenges, and shaping the future of aviation.
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2025-01-2346 min
Hangar X StudiosRevolutionizing Vertical Flight: Dave Stepanek on Advanced Air Mobility and EVTOLsIn this episode of the Hangar X Podcast, Dave Stepanek, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer at Bristo, delves into the groundbreaking advancements shaping the future of vertical flight. From the integration of electric propulsion systems to the evolution of advanced air mobility technologies, Dave shares how Bristo is redefining the aerospace industry. Discover the challenges and opportunities in transitioning from traditional helicopters to sustainable, cutting-edge solutions.
2025-01-1637 min
Hangar X StudiosAerospace 2.0: Inside the Future of VTOL and AAM with Sergio CecuttaJoin host John Ramstead and Advanced Air Mobility expert Sergio Cecutta as they explore the innovations revolutionizing the aerospace industry. Discover how eVTOL aircraft, electrification, and autonomy are paving the way for a transformative future in aviation. Dive into industry insights, challenges, and the groundbreaking AAM Reality Index that’s driving data-driven decision-making.
2025-01-0234 min
Hangar X StudiosDrone Invasion or InnovationFrom New Jersey’s buzzing headlines to groundbreaking drone swarms, we dive into the real-world applications transforming industries like agriculture, disaster response, and urban air mobility. Learn about the challenges of regulation, low-altitude surveillance, and public perception, along with the immense potential of emerging technologies like beyond-line-of-sight operations. We sit down with Tom Sowyer, founder of GrandSky, and Johnny Ryan, director of The Hive, to explore the exciting innovations shaping the future of drones and aviation.
2024-12-1929 min
Hangar X StudiosExpeditions of an A-10 Warthog & MQ-9 Reaper PilotIn this episode, Tammy Barlette, a decorated Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and pilot, shares her journey from mastering the A-10 “Warthog” to flying unmanned systems like the Predator and Reaper. Tammy discusses the mindset required to thrive in high-pressure environments, the importance of reframing failure, and how lessons from aviation apply to leadership, innovation, and building high-performing teams. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation packed with actionable insights for leaders and aviators alike.
2024-12-1935 min
Hangar X StudiosInside the World’s Most Thrilling Drone HubWelcome to the Epicenter of Drone InnovationIn this exciting episode, host John Ramstead sits down with Johnny Ryan to uncover how Grand Forks, North Dakota, became a powerhouse for UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) technology.
What You’ll Learn:The story behind The Hive, an incubator transforming drone innovation.Cutting-edge advancements in cold-weather testing and beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations.How collaborations between the military, state, and private sectors are driving the future of unmanned systems.Insights into the culture and opportunities shaping this thriving drone ecosystem.Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, tech entrepreneur, or...
2024-12-1343 min
Hangar X StudiosHow No-Fail Trust Shapes AviationHow does trust transform aviation and innovation? Join us as Lt. Col. Jason Harris shares his inspiring journey from the inner city of Oakland to leading elite teams in combat aviation. Learn about his No-Fail Trust framework and why it’s vital for shaping the future of aerospace and leadership. ✈️
Topics Covered:✅ Building trust in high-stakes environments✅ Lessons from special forces aviation✅ The intersection of leadership and innovation
Don't miss this compelling conversation packed with insights for aviation enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and leaders across industries!
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2024-11-2840 min
Hangar X StudiosWhat Inspires a Fighter Pilot to Lead in Aerospace? Meet John RamsteadExplore an inspiring conversation with John Ramstead, former Navy pilot and leadership expert, as he shares his journey from military aviation to a visionary role in aerospace innovation. In this special episode, John reflects on his career, resilience after a life-changing accident, and his bold vision for the Trifan 600—a groundbreaking step for aviation. Join us as we delve into his story and the mission to build a thriving community of aerospace innovators.
2024-11-1413 min
Hangar X StudiosHow Will VTOL Aircraft Change Regional Air Travel?In this episode, we chat with Saleem Zaheer, Chief Commercial Officer at XTI Aerospace, who brings decades of aviation experience to the table. From fighter jets to the pioneering Trifan 600, Saleem discusses the potential of VTOL technology to reshape regional travel, medevac, and logistics, all while striving for sustainability. Discover why he believes VTOL is the missing link between helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
2024-10-3125 min
Hangar X StudiosHow XTI’s VTOL Aircraft Is Redefining Air Mobility?David Oppenheimer reveals how emerging technologies are transforming the aerospace industry and overcoming the “Valley of Death” for tech startups. From his days at NASA to advising Congress, David discusses how to bridge the gap between groundbreaking innovations and real-world applications. Discover how the latest advancements are shaping the future of aerospace.
Highlights in this episode • Overcoming challenges in tech innovation for aerospace startups. • David’s journey from NASA intern to Congressional tech advisor. • Real-world applications of emerging aerospace technologies. • The impact of disruptive innovations in the aerospace industry.
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2024-10-2112 min
Hangar X StudiosCan We Really Replace Runways with Vertical Takeoff?Scott Pomeroy, CEO of XTI Aerospace, discusses the groundbreaking Trifan 600. This next-gen aircraft merges the advantages of helicopters and fixed-wing planes, offering long-range, high-speed travel. Scott shares insights into VTOL tech, urban air mobility, and the role of the Trifan 600 in revolutionizing medevac, logistics, and regional air travel.
Key takeaways from this episode • How the Trifan 600 combines vertical take-off with speed and range. • Applications of VTOL in medevac, logistics, and urban transport. • XTI Aerospace’s vision for the future of air mobility. • Scott’s perspective on the evolving VTOL market.
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2024-10-2119 min
Hangar X StudiosIs the Air Taxi Revolution Finally Here?Michael Tapp, head of XTI Aerospace’s advisory board, explores how VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) technology is revolutionizing air travel. Learn how air taxis, mobility solutions, and cutting-edge VTOL tech are reshaping the future of regional transportation. Michael shares insights into the innovations driving this transformation.
What you’ll learn? • The role of VTOL in regional travel and urban mobility. • The future of air taxis and transportation according to Michael
Michael Tapp • Challenges and opportunities in the evolving VTOL landscape. • How VTOL impacts the aerospace industry and everyday transportation.
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2024-10-2114 min
Hangar X StudiosCan VTOLs Outperform Helicopters and Planes in Disaster Relief?David Brody, founder of AVX Aircraft and XTI Aerospace, shares his journey from law to aerospace innovation. Discover the challenges and breakthroughs behind the AVX Aircraft and the Trifan 600, and learn how VTOL technology is transforming urban mobility, logistics, and medevac operations.
Episode highlights include • David Brody’s transition from attorney to aerospace entrepreneur. • How VTOL tech is changing the future of air mobility. • The development of the AVX Aircraft and Trifan 600. • The potential of VTOL in logistics and medevac services. Subscribe to join us for new episodes exploring aerospace’s cutting-edge tech F...
2024-10-2124 min
Hangar X StudiosYour Front-Row Seat to the Future of AviationWelcome to Hangar X Studios, where we explore the most exciting innovations in aerospace.
Join former fighter pilot and host John Ramstad as he takes you on a thrilling journey into the future of aviation. Each episode features engaging conversations with aviation experts, military leaders, financiers, and top innovators who are shaping the skies of tomorrow.
Whether you’re an aerospace enthusiast or curious about the next leap in air mobility, Hangar X delivers insights and stories that will inspire you. Buckle up for a podcast that dives into the breakthroughs, challenges, and transformative ideas th...
2024-10-2100 min
Innovation4AlphaPetra Capital PropertiesPetra Capital Properties is a mission-based real estate investment management company dedicated to serving their clients with high quality real estate investment opportunities with a special emphasis on leveraging 1031 exchanges. They combine the experience of a seasoned investment team with the quantitative analytics of a proprietary real estate technology platform. The result is optimized portfolio construction with risk adjusted returns. In this 30-minute episode, Tobin Arthur talks with the firm founder (Brad Watt) about his background, an overview of 1031 exchanges and who this strategy is designed for.[Note: Brad Watt is Reg...
2023-12-1533 min
Innovation4AlphaBeam Wellness - Blanketing Red Light TherapyBeam Wellness was born out of the CEO's experience as a marketer in the cosmetic industry. It's now being incubated at Health Wildcatters in Dallas after launching within the SMU MBA and incubator programs.The company is leading with a blanket housing two variations of red light frequencies. They are appealing to spas and others who know the benefits of red light therapy and want to apply the same technology to a full body experience. Pre-orders are underway with a commercial launch coming soon.
2023-10-0619 min
Innovation4AlphaTorque3: Advancing Stroke Rehabilitation w/ VRTorque3 is developing a neurorehabilitation solution that has shown in early testing to result in significantly better recovery outcomes. A wealth of research over the last 30 years has strongly indicated that stroke recovery can be significantly improved through immersive stimulation and robotic assistance. The Torque3 system leverages this research with an approach of uncompromising design and implementation combining a robotic chair and virtual reality.In this episode, Founder/CEO David Ellzey shares some of the science behind Torque3 and insights into where they are headed.
2023-08-2325 min
Innovation4AlphaPathkeeper: Next Generation Surgical RobotPathKeeper is an innovative robotic company founded in Israel.The company's disruptive, proprietary technology provides laser-like accuracy for spinal procedures. The unique technology tracks the surgical tools and vertebrae independently to guide accurate implant positioning for positive clinical outcomes.In this episode we visit with Erez Lampert the Founder of Pathkeeper and Ryan LeBlac who heads up their US Operations.Learn how this device reduces radiation exposure in patients and physicians, provides better guidance and does all of this while being a fraction of the cost of current systems and with an implant v...
2023-07-2128 min
Innovation4AlphaTrack, Hockey & Kids - Richard Lehman, MD (Orthopedic Surgeon )Richard Lehman, MD does not let moss grow under his feet. As you will hear in this episode, he is involved in the whole spectrum of sports, but has a special focus on track & field and hockey. He is also an author with a new book underway and a previous book: How to Raise an Athlete (available on Amazon).Dr. Lehman grew up in Miami, Florida. He completed his training at Washington University and the University of Pennsylvania, and completed a sports medicine fellowship in 1986. He was a part owner of the National Hockey League F...
2023-07-2152 min
Innovation4AlphaStartup Profile: Vitro BioPharmaIn this episode, we visit with Christopher Furmon who leads Vitro based in Colorado. Christopher doesn't come from a traditional biopharma track. Instead, he spent decades helping build the financial juggernaut Janus.Vitro Biopharma has a goal to become a leader in developing differentiated product candidates in a rapid and efficient manner for the immunology and inflammatory market; and ultimately, to address well-established multi-billion-dollar commercial markets.The team has over 30 years of drug discovery and development experience that has enabled them to identify and advance multiple product candidates from preclinical studies into clinical trials. Specifically...
2023-05-2223 min
Innovation4AlphaHIPPO Health: Clinician Founded and Owned EMR for Care Teams (236)Hippo Health was founded by experienced emergency physicians who wanted to ease healthcare frustrations and make tele-health and excellent care coordination accessible to all.Hippo Health is now offering providers the ability to build out their own personalized care networks to improve the modern day care experience for patients and providers.Founder, Kevin McGarvey, MD shares some of the latest updates on this rapidly growing tele-health platform including the recent addition of a seasoned CEO.
2022-09-2120 min
Innovation4AlphaSomnoSeal: Enhancing the CPAP Experience & Compliance (235)Kimberly Hutchison, MD is a neurologist who specializes in Sleep Medicine. While there is expectation that someday the CPAP will be replaced as a sleep aid, it remains the Gold Standard. for now. Even though it's the best way to treat many patients, compliance remains a problem. To help with compliance, Dr. Hutchison has developed the SomnoSeal to provide a better fit for CPAP machines. Learn more about this product and about an entrepreneurial physician working to provide better outcomes for patients.
2022-09-1619 min
Innovation4AlphaLung Technologies: A scrappy team addressing DVTs. (234)Kerry Curran brings a career in medical device technology to a nimble startup leveraging student engineering skill to design products addressing post surgical Pulmonary Atelectasis and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT’s). While in it's early stages, this company is demonstrating how creative use of student skill and ingenuity, combined with a strong clinician feedback loop, can lead to useful innovation.
2022-09-1010 min
Innovation4AlphaNXgenPort: Advancing remote care of cancer patients requiring a port (233)NXgenPort (NGP), has designed an innovative and transformative technology to maximize remote care in cancer patients requiring an implantable chemo-port catheter. Combining proven chemo-port efficacy with microchip and sensor technology, NGP measures, monitors and reports physiological body functions in vivo over the course of disease and treatment.In this episode, Founder and CEO Kathy Skinner shares the details of how this port advances care for a very important patient population and how its quickly gaining momentum.
2022-09-1019 min
Innovation4AlphaDavid Kay, MD: Orthopedic Surgeon and Prolific Entrepreneur (232)Dr. Kay is a Foot & Ankle surgeon based in Ohio. Like many physicians, he and his colleagues saw better ways to treat patients and began to take steps to implement these ideas. The result is a long history of innovation, learning and hard work which now results in not one, but three companies in the pipeline. In this introductory discussion, you'll get a glimpse into Dr. Kay's formula, which includes getting some of the best specialized expertise in a given field involved in the venture. Interestingly, Dr. Kay's current ventures span 3 very different spaces: wound closure, ankle bracing and...
2022-09-0306 min
Innovation4AlphaAllCore360: Innovative & Effective Core Rehab & Conditioning (231)AllCore360° exists to empower patients, athletes, seniors, and everyday people to train their core muscles for improved performance and recovery in a new, more efficient way. Scott Bertrund is the Founder and shares the story of the company and how it has evolved from a rehab focus to one that also includes rotational sports training and all-around health.The AllCore360 website lists locations across the country where you can find and experience this unique equipment. Physicians, Physical Therapists and Trainers can get more information on the company and product at their website.
2022-08-2724 min
Innovation4AlphaPacific Echelon Security Services: Innovation & Hyper Growth in Physical Security (230)Alex Stone is the Founder/CEO of Pacific Echelon Security Services, one of the fastest growing security companies in the United States. The company is based on of Portland, ground zero in many ways, for the chaos that has erupted over the past few years.Combining both innovative community integration and cutting edge technology, Echelon is able to secure commercial properties with results that blow the competition away. Their solutions are appropriate for everything from multi-tenant housing to office buildings to hospital campuses and even executive protection.In this quick briefing, Co-host Yuri Sernande introduces A...
2022-08-2428 min
Innovation4AlphaMark Cherney: Founder, US Urology Partners - The State of Private Equity (229)Mark Cherney is the Founder and Executive Chairman of both US Urology Partners and Prologics. This past year Mark transitioned from the CEO role into the Executive Chair role and in this brief discussion he introduces some of the headwinds ahead for both Private Equity & the medical practices that have been part of PE roll-ups.
2022-08-2113 min
Innovation4AlphaStar Harbor: Accelerating innovation through space education, training and research (228)Maraia Tanner is the CEO of Star Harbor based in Lone Tree, Colorado. She shares insights into the mission of the organization and how its cross disciplinary work will accelerate innovation in everything from medicine to ag-tech etc.As an example of the cross disciplinary work ahead, the CU Anschutz School of Medicine even has a space oriented medicine program described as follows: The University of Colorado Space and Extreme Environment Medicine Program is an interdisciplinary collaboration between experts in medicine, engineering, spaceflight, education, simulation, and remote environment expedition support.Star Harbor is not your...
2022-08-1733 min
Innovation4AlphaAi Medica: Turbo-charging EHRs for Better Outcomes & More (227)Ai Medica makes it easy to create clinical and economic value from EHR data using evidence based medicine. They have built a platform on SMART on FHIR interoperability standards that allows them to integrate evidence based calculators into the EHR in a matter of weeks. Their mission is to simplify evidence based clinical work flows using EHR data to drive better application of evidence to care for patients, decreased effort and burnout for physicians, and better integration, reporting and compliance on evidence based initiatives for health systems.
2022-07-3129 min
Innovation4AlphaMRG Health: Chronic Care Management on a New Level (226)MRG address issues involving access to care, chronic disease management, patient adherence & compliance to doctors orders, and frees up clinicians time through leveraging technology so they can better monitor and manage larger amounts of patients more effectively and efficiently.Smart Care 360 is a complete and comprehensive care management platform that allows physicians and caregivers to manage the full continuum of care. By continuous monitoring of a patient’s vitals, nutrition, medication, and daily living activities clinicians see a holistic picture of the patient. Using their AI and threshold capabilities they provide a more proactive approach for care de...
2022-07-1626 min
Innovation4AlphaTearSolutions: Naturally Treating Dry Eye (225)TearSolutions' lead product, called Lacripep, delivers what no other approved or pipeline drug has been able to: rapid healing of the ocular surface and relief of dry eye symptoms with a best-in-class safety and comfort profile. This was all proven in their first-in-human clinical trial which has led to formal written FDA alignment on our clinical and regulatory path to an unrestricted general Dry Eye indication (which is the same path a dry eye drug called Xiidra took, which sold to Novartis for $5.3B). The company is raising capital to get Lacripep back into the clinic for t...
2022-07-0423 min
Innovation4AlphaSage Medical: Bringing Intelligence to Medical Coding & Billing (224)With Sage’s AI Driven Medical Coding, Billing and Dictation, practitioners are eliminating the costly overhead of a medical coder while increasing productivity by 20%. The easy-to-use mobile app processes in real-time, eliminates coding & billing errors while increasing revenue by $250k+ ARR.The company is raising a Seed investment round and their story can be heard here: Online audio pitch deck: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fv4q02s642zpn8u/Sage%20Medical%20-%2003%3A2022%20Pitch.mp4?dl=0
2022-06-2922 min
Innovation4AlphaImproving Emergency Dental Care: Dentriage (222)DenTriage is a comprehensive mobile and web-based platform that will provide a convenient way for patients to receive timely guidance and care for urgent and non-urgent dental issues using Tele-Dentistry. DenTriage enables consumers to have urgent questions answered, obtain a video consult with a dentist, search for nearby dentists, and make appointments with ease. DenTriage is working to improve ease of access to dental care and as a result, a reduction of no shows and unfilled appointments for dental practices. Improved access to urgent dental evaluation will lead to reduction in dental related ER visits and reduced o...
2022-06-1126 min
Innovation4AlphaFrom Ukraine to Uganda - Project Cure Delivers Critical Medical Equipment and Supplies (223)Project Cure CEO Douglas Jackson, PhD shares the mission of Project Cure in a wide ranging discussion that illustrates the incredible supply chain expertise of Project Cure.Project C.U.R.E. was founded in 1987 to address the staggering shortage of medical resources around the world. Project C.U.R.E. has become the world’s largest distributor of donated medical supplies, equipment and services to doctors and nurses serving the sick and dying in more than 135 countries.Each week Project C.U.R.E. delivers approximately three to five semi-truck-sized ocean containers packed with th...
2022-06-1141 min
Innovation4AlphaClint McGill: Mental Toughness for Youth Athletes (221)Clint McGill is addressing one of the biggest challenge in youth sports - building mental toughness. As a former high level baseball player himself, Clint was like many parents involved with their kid's sports activities...but he decided to apply well proven mental toughness tips and tools to help his kids and others. The result is the Bulletproof Hitter Educational Program and Baseball Notes.In this discussion, Clint shares his experience launching an educational programming business and comments on what worked and what didn't. Any parent with kids in sports, and any entrepreneur trying to figure out...
2022-06-0540 min
Innovation4AlphaNeobe: Battling Cancer With Safe Bacteria (220)Neobe Therapeutics is an early-stage startup engineering safe recombinant bacterial products to enable immune infiltration in solid tumors. Their bacterial products combine innate tumor colonization with genetically engineered inducible biosensors to disrupt tumor microenvironment barriers to infiltration. By enabling successful infiltration of immune excluded tumors using our bacterial products they will be able to multiply the number of patients that respond to existing immunotherapies, with a focus on checkpoint inhibitors. Neobe was formed in January 2021 in London, UK with the support of Deep Science Ventures and Cancer Research UK. The founding team is made up of Dr. P...
2022-05-3131 min
Innovation4AlphaLazurite: The Medical Device Company Turning the OR Wireless (219)In a wide ranging discussion, with Lazurite Co-Founder/CEO Eugene Malinskiy, we learn more about the origins of the company, it's current status, and get a glimpse into where its headed.For Lazurite’s inaugural device, the necessity of safety served as the mother of invention. While observing a surgery in 2015, CEO and Cofounder Eugene Malinskiy watched helplessly as a physician’s assistant tripped and fell over cables connected to the surgical tower. The accident drew Eugene’s attention to two cables in particular: the light and power cables that connected at one end to the surgical tower...
2022-05-3038 min
Innovation4AlphaTommy Barletta: Governmental Affairs Advisor to Startups (218)Mr. Barletta is the founder of an advisory firm based in Washington DC called Jones Point. The firm possesses a unique combination of more than two decades of experience in Washington and deep Wall Street relationships. This differentiator allows Jones Point to successfully address the disconnect between companies seeking to navigate the regulatory landscape, the Washington lobbying community and investors seeking deeper political insights.
2022-05-3024 min
Innovation4AlphaParaNano: Applying nano technology to wound care (216)ParaNano Wound Care (PWC) solves a global problem in treatment of infection in chronic wounds: detection, notification, and early intervention. Infection in chronic wounds currently drives $27 billion of cost into the U.S. health care system , and comprises 3% of health care costs in developed countries, globally. PWC was founded in 2018 with the goal to develop and commercialize a truly smart wound care product that would detect and treat infection in a wound. Through market research and customer discovery, PWC decided to develop and commercialize the biosensor portion of this product first as it has an easier FDA pathway and...
2022-05-2424 min
Innovation4AlphaDelNova: Addressing complications from Botox (217)DelNova, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on addressing unmet medical needs. DelNova is resolving complications arising from botulinum toxin therapies (eg. Botox®). The first product under development, ReViVox™ is based on a clinically validated drug currently approved for a different medical use and route of administration. The novel formulation will manage undesirable side effects resulting from neurotoxin injections in both medical and cosmetic applications.
2022-05-2419 min
Innovation4AlphaCadexGenomics: Taking the Fight to Stage 4 Cancer (215)The Cadex Genomics mission and passion is to improve the lives of cancer patients. They have developed a novel, blood-based assays for patients with cancer. Over the past several years they have been working diligently to bring their first product to patients and the physicians who serve these patients. They are currently developing a new product called Alibrex, which is a blood-based assay that allows physicians to detect, in real-time, if the disease of their stage IV cancer patients is progressing. Alibrex is currently at the clinical stage and will be available commercially in 2023. The team members h...
2022-05-2228 min
Innovation4AlphaScriptChain: Applying Artificial Intelligence to Chronic Heart Related Issues (214)ScriptChain is a digital health platform that sits on top of EHR systems and requests patient medical data from the EHR, runs through the platform's algorithms and identifies high risk patient for physicians seeing outpatients with actionable insights.
2022-05-2218 min
Innovation4AlphaGetting Why Right: Colorado Medical Society (213)Bryan Campbell leads the Colorado Medical Society and started of his mission going back to the fundamental question of why CMS exists. How can it best serve its physician members? Bryan comes to this role after having started his career in broadcasting and later moving into medical society leadership. Now emerging from the pandemic lockdowns, and still addressing clinician burnout and stress, Bryan is leading a number of new initiatives to serve and expand CMS, setting an example for societies all across the US.
2022-05-1827 min
Innovation4AlphaConveyMed: The podcasting app for medical professionals (211)ConveyMED is an Ed Tech Marketplace and the first podcast platform designed specifically for Professional Education. Busy physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other professionals want the convenience of a mobile audio platform to complete their annual continuing education requirements but open platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify cannot fulfill this purpose. The Convey mission is to elevate podcasting as an educational medium for professional learners, and our goal is to be the premiere mobile education platform for medical professionals. Unlike with Apple or Spotify, busy healthcare professionals can earn their required annual continuing education credits while listening to a podcast o...
2022-05-1526 min
Innovation4AlphaFluo Labs: The Future of Allergy Relief (212)Fluo Labs, Inc. is a premarket clinical stage medical device company pursuing innovative technology to provide drug-free relief of nasal allergy (i.e. hay fever) symptoms. They are inventing a whole new way for sufferers of seasonal allergies to get symptom relief, and ultimately improve their quality of life. The Fluo device is designed to use light therapy to reduce inflammation and temporarily alleviate allergy symptoms as a completely drug-free alternative to common allergy medications.
2022-05-1525 min
Innovation4AlphaTriple Threat - Clinician, Researcher & Teacher: Ian Sarembock, MD (210)Ian Sarembock, MD - is a retired Coronary & Structural Interventionalist and was previously the Harold C. Schott Endowed Chair in Structural Heart at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. His work spanned Interventional Cardiology, Valve & Structural Heart, Cardiology, Clinical Research, and Medical Education. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) focused in Cardiovascular Science from University of Cape Town.
2022-04-1547 min
Innovation4AlphaJohn Pigott, MD FACS - Surgeon, Entrepreneur, Head of Innovation - Promedica (209)John P. Pigott, MD, FACS, currently serves as Chief Innovations Officer/Strategic Business Development for ProMedica and ProMedica Innovations, where he works with thought leaders from across the health system to turn ideas into results that generate a measurable impact in the areas of life science technologies, patient outcomes, and new revenue streams. He is also a member of ProMedica’s executive strategy team. Dr. Pigott has designed, developed and implemented recognized and award-winning medical innovations, specifically within the field of vascular surgery. He is the founder and Chief Science Officer for VentureMed Group and Infinity Angioplasty Balloon company, bo...
2022-03-1131 min
Innovation4AlphaDavid Yakobi, MD - Insights On Serving as a Physician Advisor to Startups (208)David Yakobi, MD is a Board Certified Cardiac Surgeon and specialist in Cardiology, Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine, Hemodynamics, and Physiology. Dr. Yakobi has vast experience in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Valvular disease, and Pediatric congenital heart disease. He also plays a key role as a medical consultant to major startup companies in the healthcare industry with particular emphasis on medical devices and digital-health.
2022-03-0834 min
Innovation4AlphaSaralyn Mark, MD - Human centered design on Earth and in Space (207)Saralyn Mark, MD, a world renowned leader in women’s health, is an endocrinologist, geriatrician and women’s health specialist. She was the first Senior Medical Advisor to the Office on Women’s Health within the Department of Health and Human Services. She designed the first women’s health fellowship in the US, helped create the National Centers of Leadership in Academic Medicine, the National Centers of Excellence in Women’s Health, and landmark educational campaigns on critical health issues. She has published and delivered over 600 lectures and is a frequent health media expert. Dr. Mark works with agencies, academia...
2022-03-0131 min
Innovation4AlphaMichael Meighen, MD - Holistic medicine and life (206)Dr. Michael Meighen is a physician who is board certified in Physiatry and Pain Medicine. He is the author of #1 Best Selling Book "A New You: Using the Body's Regenerative and Restorative Healing Powers to Optimize Orthopedic, Hormonal, and Sexual Health Function". He is a specialist in musculoskeletal and health transformation as well as longevity and restorative medicine. His practice and approach to medicine is both proactive and practical with the goal of helping patients optimize health. He practices in Florida and you can reach him through his practice website: www.livelimitlessmd.com.
2022-02-2342 min
Innovation4AlphaJaffar Raza, MD - Opportunities, Cost Management and Technology (205)Jaffar Raza, MD is a board certified Interventional Cardiologist affiliated with Lenox Hill, Hackensack and Holy name hospitals. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at United Health Services Hospitals and his Geriatrics and Cardiovascular fellowship at East Carolina University. He completed his fellowship in Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Intervention at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Raza’s interests include complex coronary interventions, radial access, peripheral interventions, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography. Dr. Raza has published numerous articles in well-known medical journals and is active in teaching residents and fellows and is a member of the AngelMD Clinical Advisory Board....
2022-02-0943 min
2022-01-2418 min
Innovation4AlphaDoug Freedberg, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine (203)Doug Freedberg, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon (with sports medicine subspecialty certification) specializing in knee and shoulder arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, sports medicine, golf injuries, injuries to the throwing athlete as well as total knee arthroplasty. He followed his orthopedic residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in NY, the #1 ranked orthopedic program in the country, with a sports medicine fellowship with world renowned Dr. James Andrews. He is a team orthopedic surgeon for the Arizona Cardinals and a consultant with the Oakland Athletics. He also serves on the AngelMD Clinical Advisory Board as co-Chairman of Orthopedics.
2022-01-1721 min
2022-01-1116 min
Innovation4AlphaAmir Baluch, MD - Physician Side Hustle & Bio Wise Fund I & II (201)Amir Baluch, MD, is an investor, serial entrepreneur, and fund manager at BioWise Capital. Dr. Baluch has ten years experience in private equity and securities with series 22 and 63, four years experience under a broker-dealer where he trained to evaluate opportunities, negotiate, mitigate risk, and underwrite.He is also an internationally best-selling author of the wealth management and investment book “Make It, Keep It – New Age Wealth Strategies for Physicians” and a regular contributor to Forbes. He and his team have participated in or managed over 80 investment projects, valued over $500M. His recent ventures include educational summits such as the...
2022-01-1016 min
Innovation4AlphaDavid Finkel, Founder/CEO of Maui Mastermind (Part 1) (030)David Finkel is the Founder and CEO of Maui Mastermind®, one of the world’s premier business coaching companies with thousands of clients worldwide. He is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of eleven books, including SCALE (co-authored with Priceline.com Co-founder Jeff Hoffman) and The Freedom Formula: How to Succeed in Business Without Sacrificing Your Family, Health, or Life. David’s syndicated business articles can be seen on Inc.com, Fastcompany.com, and Forbes.com and have garnered millions of readers and his work has been featured in several prestigious media outlets including the Wall Street Journa...
2021-12-2214 min
Innovation4AlphaTransverse Medical (029)TMI is developing the POINT-GUARD, the first and only cerebral embolic protection device with dynamic Double-Edge Sealing. The seal adapts and conforms to complex arch anatomy by maintaining contact with the aorta, enabling maximum great arch vessel coverage, and directing debris-laden blood through the filter. Thus, safeguarding the brain to provide complete embolic protection for addressing the unmet clinical need to keep debris out of the cerebral arteries and protect all territories of the brain during left heart procedures. Initial procedure focus is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). During TAVR, procedural stroke is documented as high as 9.1% and clinically-significant...
2021-12-1919 min
Innovation4AlphaPhysician, Innovator & Advisor - Ramin Rafie, MD (028)Ramin Rafie, MD is an Internist trained in Geriatric, Hospice & Palliative Medicine.Dr. Rafie was born in Iran and grew up in Los Angeles, CA where he attended UCLA for his undergraduate degree, graduating with honors with a B.S. in Neuroscience.Dr. Ramin attended the University of California, Irvine - School of Medicine and now practices in the Detroit, MI area. He is an active startup advisor and member of the AngelMD Sr. Clinical Advisory Team.
2021-12-1531 min
Innovation4AlphaMatan Magril - Innovator, Investor and Guide (027)One of the most creative, insightful and articulate startup leaders in the industry, Matan Magril is always fascinating to talk with. At 22, he launched the full-scale event production and branding agency, Imperial Entertainment, which he successfully exited at 25 to join the founding team of Advocacy Asia, China’s first word-of-mouth platform.Matan is the Founder of FoodieTrip, the NYC-based marketing spearheads peer-to-peer marketplace that connects travelers to local food guides for authentic gastronomic experiences around the world. JetPack is the culmination of Matan’s decade-worth of experience founding and growing companies, as well as his passion for over...
2021-11-2627 min
Innovation4AlphaClinician Innovator: Asheesh Gupta, MD (026)Dr. Gupta is very active working with innovative startups across medical device and digital health and serves as a Sr. Clinical Advisor with AngelMD and as a member of the AngelMD Clinical Advisory Board. He specializes in hip arthroscopy and sports medicine at the Nova Orthopedic & Spine Care division of The Centers in Woodbridge, Virginia. Dr. Gupta has gained hands-on experience in the sports medicine field through his fellowship with New York University Hospital for Joint Disease and his time with the New York Rangers, Chicago Sky and UIC Flames athletic program. In addition to his interest in sports...
2021-11-2416 min
Innovation4AlphaWill Walker of Hall Venture Partners (025)Hall Venture Partners is the venture fund sponsored by and investing alongside the Hall Family. The Halls are a 3rd generation family office that operates a massive incubation campus in Provo, UT called Hall Labs.Web site: www.hallvp.comOpportunity Zone talk: https://youtu.be/S8kqhrzn48Q30 second video overview: https://vimeo.com/596778849/07635d0bfd
2021-11-0926 min
Innovation4AlphaStartup Profile: Embrace Prevention Care (024)Embrace Prevention Care provides Personal Prevention Care to older adults with heart failure and other chronic conditions to help them take healthy actions that reduce preventable hospital stays. They partner with physicians to extend their reach into the home to help patients follow their prevention plans and drug regimens to achieve the goals that matter most to the patient while reducing the cost of care. Embrace is the first to combine the tele-health care of local nurse practitioners with a geriatric pharmacy in their Prevention Care Platform to provide expert personalized geriatric preventive care to allow older adults to s...
2021-10-1333 min
Innovation4AlphaIntroducing Yuri Sernande - technologist, Innovator & Innovation4Alpha Executive ProducerYuri is a forward-thinking entrepreneur and thought leader who has a true passion for community and global impact projects. He has served in a wide range of business and technical capacities across varied industries and nonprofits. He has a desire for developing and leading teams, strategic initiatives, streamlining key business processes, as well as creating innovative products, services, business models and platforms. Yuri has 20+ years of Management and Technology leadership experience. Working with leading-edge Hardware, Software as a Service and IoT technology companies. He especially enjoys working with organizations looking to employ the next generation of Digital T...
2021-10-1015 min
Innovation4AlphaClinician Innovator & Investor: Geoff Colby, MD, PhD (022)Geoffrey Colby, MD, PhD is a neurosurgeon and expert specialist in the open microsurgical and minimally-invasive endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular disorders of the brain and spine. He is the Director of Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery and an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiology at UCLA. Dr. Colby is also the Director of the Neurosurgery Residency training Program at UCLA and Chair of the AngelMD Clinical Advisory Board Department of Neurosurgery.Dr. Colby is a world-class expert using flow diversion for treatment and cure of brain aneurysms. He is the only neurosurgeon on the West Coast certified to train and...
2021-10-1018 min