GI StartUp Podcast

Listen to a comprehensive analysis of AI in the GI space from one of the pioneers in the field. Mike tells a great story of transition from a physician scientist to an entrepreneur, pushing the needle to create a reality where artificial intelligence can deliver in the clinical setting. Mike's experience highlights the value of networking, team-building, inspiration and perspiration. Enjoy this great conversation!

In this episode, Torrey and I discuss his journey from aerospace engineering, building tesla coils at burning man, to founding Endiatx and making Pillbot; a pill-sized robot that can swim in the human stomach and be controlled by a joystick. A very unique story and inspiring experience.

First true GI-wearable device collects gastric electrical data; mapping function, motility and possibly response to therapy. A fascinating journey from intraoperative monitoring of gastric electrical activity to non-invasive percutaneous tracing. Join the conversation with Greg to learn about the story of Alimetry, initial research and transition to the current product. Learn about building your startup team, navigating the regulatory environment and carving the path into healthtech from a seasoned physician entrepreneur.Special thanks to Matthew Zhao (UCLA) for intro and conclusion!

Seamless video-capture of every procedure & AI-powered patient selection for clinical trials, these are a few of the services Virgo can offer. Join the conversation with Matt to learn about the origins of Virgo, their first MVP, their funding journey, their unique business strategy, future of GI data and a bit about Astrophotography!Special thanks to Matthew Zhao (UCLA) for intro and conclusion!

Listen to the story of Craig, a successful healthcare entrepreneur, the origins of CDI, their products from breath tests, blood tests to digital health, clinical trials and strategic investments. Learn the details of their home-based testing and how to leverage those for your patients. Thoughts on how to engage trainees more seriously in functional GI? Please share your thoughts with us.CDI Website: Functional GI Diagnostics | Commonwealth Diagnostics International (commdx.com).Test ordering URL: Diagnostic Solutions Order Form | Commonwealth Diagnostics International (commdx.com).

Join us on one of my favorite discussions on the podcast so far with two of my favorite guests!Navigating the regulatory environment in international medtech. What do physicians need to see to gain confidence in a new technology/product?The logistics of tech delivery are essential for success.Bringing different medical specialties together to improve tech and help patients.How to find physician champions for your startup

Join us on one of my favorite discussions on the podcast so far with two of my favorite guests!We'll be discussing the Utility of MRI-based motility analysis in small bowel Crohn's disease, MRI vs. ultrasound for small bowel crohn's follow up.Are all strictures born equal? What can MRI tell us about stricturing disease? How should physicians approach disruptive technologies? What are the cornerstones of medical innovation?

In this special episode, we conduct a trilateral discussion with Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH and Erica Barnell, PhD on RNA-based stool testing for colorectal cancer detection, how Geneoscopy is thinking differently about patient recruitment for their trials, the future of colon cancer screening, the standards of liquid biopsy, and much more!Pertinent links:Geneoscopy - Reinventing Gastrointestinal HealthPublications:Multitarget Stool RNA Test for Noninvasive Detection of Colo... : Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology (lww.com)doi: 10.14309/ctg.0000000000000360Noninvasive Detection of High-Risk Adenomas Using Stool-Derived Eukaryotic RNA Sequences as Biomarkers - Gastroenterology (gastrojournal.org)https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2019.05.058

In this episode, I chat with Austin Chiang, CMO of Medtronic GI and Bariatric endoscopy faculty at Thomas Jefferson about his roles at Medtronic, his outlook on the future of GI, pathways to medical innovations, how to remain relevant in an ever-evolving field and interesting insight on his decision to go into medicine and GI!

In this episode, I chat with Austin Chiang, CMO of Medtronic GI and Bariatric endoscopy faculty at Thomas Jefferson about his early life, past experiences, his use of social media and his experience incorporating social media into the academic hierarchy. Learn strategies, to effectively leverage social media to reach your personal and professional goals.

In this episode, I speak to Momo, CSO of Viome on Metatranscriptomics, the use of RNA to detect and personalize treatment for various diseases. We discuss the future of personalized medicine and the Viome Systems Biology Discovery Platform or ViOS which provides grants & chances to collaborate with Viome scientists to stimulate further discovery. We also discuss the need for physicians and scientists to learn the business skills needed to bring their ideas into the market. Relevant links:ViOS:Grants | Viome Life SciencesStudies:The Science Behind Viome | Viome

In this episode, Peter and I discuss the birth and development of Odin vision, details on the future of AI in GI and how Odin Vision differentiates itself from other AI companies in the GI field.

In this episode, I chat with Aasma Shaukat about her role as an advisor for iterative scopes, the benefits and pitfalls of physician engagement with the industry and her take on those rules of engagement. We also discuss the different avenues physicians can take their innovative ideas forward.

In this episode, David Hachuel joins us to chat about his experience founding two companies to help patients with IBS regain control over their symptoms.Tips for Medtech entrepreneurs, grad students, physicians on how to translate innovation into startups into products.Pertinent links:Kiwi Biosciences website:https://www.kiwibiosciences.com/FODZYME website:https://www.fodzyme.com/

In this episode, Brennan Spiegel joins us to chat about VR use in health care, the future of acoustic intestinal monitoring and his experience as a physician innovator.Tips on how to translate your idea into a startup, where to begin and how to interact with the industry.Pertinent links:VRx: How Virtual Therapeutics Will Revolutionize MedicineVRx: How Virtual Therapeutics Will Revolutionize Medicine, Spiegel, Brennan M.R. , eBook - Amazon.comvMed22 Conference:Virtual Medicine | Cedars-SinaiAbStats publications:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-015-2956-3https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-014-2597-yhttps://doi.org/10.1093/gastro/goaa097GI Logic website:GI Logic – Innovative solutions for gastrointestinal health (gi-logic.com)