In this episode of Autonomous Frontiers, Alex Clug walks you through the founding story of Avra Medical Robotics—now SS Innovations International (NASDAQ: SSII)—and how it grew into a billion-dollar MedTech company. From navigating regulations in India to validating surgical robotics for global markets, Alex unpacks the disciplined execution behind startup success in deep-tech healthcare.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• How Avra turned a clinical gap into a scalable robotic solution

• The importance of aligning engineering, regulation, and finance

• Real-world insights on FDA strategy, concurrent engineering, and quality systems

• How SSI shortened development cycles from years to months

• Economic proof points that win over hospitals and investors alike

🎧 Whether you’re launching a medical device, investing in deep tech, or scaling globally, this episode offers a proven playbook for MedTech founders.

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In this reflective episode of Autonomous Frontiers: Innovation & Leadership, Alex Clug shares how his military service in U.S. Army engineering units shaped the way he leads, builds startups, and drives innovation. From mission clarity to backward planning, Alex explores how soldier-tested principles—like logistics, discipline, and after-action reviews—can accelerate business success in high-stakes industries like MedTech, fintech, and robotics.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• How military frameworks translate into startup agility

• Real-world examples from SpaceX, Toyota, Amazon & Netflix

• The 6 battlefield-tested leadership principles guiding Alex’s career

• Why values like integrity and service matter just as much in the boardroom

• A clear roadmap from prototype to public company listing

🎧 Whether you're a founder, team leader, investor, or student—this episode delivers timeless insights to help you lead with purpose and precision.

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Step into the future of surgery in this powerful opening episode of Autonomous Frontiers. Host Alex Clug breaks down the fast-evolving world of autonomous surgical robots—what they are, how they work, and why they matter. From orthopedic precision to soft tissue breakthroughs, discover how AI, advanced robotics, and real-world surgical innovation are transforming patient care. Whether you're a MedTech investor, healthcare leader, engineer, or curious mind, this episode delivers a clear, jargon-free roadmap to the robotic revolution reshaping operating rooms worldwide.

✅ Topics Covered:

• What defines an autonomous surgical robot vs traditional and assisted systems
• Real-world case studies: from orthopedic implants to soft-tissue suturing
• Inside the STAR robot breakthrough at Johns Hopkins
• AI, imaging, and machine learning in surgical decision-making
• Remote robotic surgery & the rise of telesurgery
• Global access, ethical questions, and the road to safer, smarter healthcare

🧠 “We’re not replacing surgeons—we’re enhancing them with precision, steadiness, and speed.”

🎧 Tune in now and explore how robots are not just assisting surgery—they’re co-creating it.

Ready to explore the next frontier in healthcare and innovation? Dive deeper at:

🔗https://alexclug.com/

🔗https://alexandreclug.com/