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What if you never had to drive to physio again? Dr. Ashok Gupta is making that a reality - using AI to measure your joints to the tenth of a degree, from your phone.

00:00 Intro & accessibility hook
00:18 Welcome & guest introduction
01:47 Origin story - the "why not PT?" moment
02:44 The 10 - 20% touch insight that made telehealth PT possible
03:39 Early struggles, pivots & the COVID tailwind
06:06 What devices do patients need?
07:23 How computer vision AI measures movement in sessions
09:19 Tracking patient progress over time with objective data
10:43 Patient compliance & the "home as clinic" effect
13:56 Will AI replace clinicians? The TheraNow thesis
16:47 The omnichannel care model (clinic + virtual)
19:38 Regulatory compliance & Joint Commission accreditation
22:52 Real licensed therapists, not bots - 350+ clinician network
26:08 International expansion plans
28:04 The future of virtual physical therapy
30:57 Where to find Ashok & wrap-up

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Ever applied for a job and heard nothing back? You're not alone. 1 in 4 applications right now is a bot, and most companies don't have time to go through 500 applicants. In this episode, medtech recruitment specialist Chay Carter breaks down why the system is broken, what top companies are actually looking for, and how platforms like Reccy Neuro are trying to fix it. Whether you're a student, early career, or looking to break into neurotech or medtech this one's for you.

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00:00 Introduction

03:03 Che Carter's background – psychology to banking to neurotech

04:50 Building the Reki Neuro ecosystem – newsletter to job platform

11:01 The neurotech spectrum – implantables, wearables, BCIs

13:15 The bot problem – 1 in 4 applications may be automated

14:20 Newsletter and job board integration

15:24 Candidate matching platform – 70%+ score filtering

19:19 Funding challenges limiting medtech hiring

20:50 Geographic talent hubs – Bay Area, Austin, New York

21:28 Career advice – start at large firms before startups

27:00 The niche ecosystem vision – rebuilding early LinkedIn for medtech

27:20 LinkedIn's decline for focused recruitment

29:28 AI's role in recruitment – helps recruiters, not candidates

31:00 Open access and community growth strategy

Links:

Reccy Neuro: https://www.reccy.dev/

Newsletter: https://theneurotechnewsletter.substack.com/

Heres the specific article:
https://theneurotechnewsletter.substack.com/p/the-reemergence-of-eeg-why-the-brain

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In this first MedTech 101 episode of the year, Rodney Moses explores where MedTech is heading in 2026 and beyond. Drawing from industry history, market data, and real-world regulatory experience, he identifies three key growth pillars shaping the future of healthcare: telemedicine, artificial intelligence, and personalised medicine.

Using Intuitive Surgical as a case study, Rodney explains how patents, monopolies, and regulation influence innovation and market expansion. He then breaks down why telemedicine is accelerating rapidly, how AI is enhancing (not replacing) clinicians, and why personalised medicine is set to become a trillion-dollar market.

This episode offers a clear investment, innovation, and career lens on where MedTech is moving—and where attention should be focused over the next five years.

⏱️ Episode Time-Step Summary (Chapters)

(0:00–0:20) High-Growth MedTech Thesis
MedTech companies operating in telemedicine, AI, and personalised medicine are positioned for strong long-term growth.

(0:20–1:55) Welcome & Podcast Update
Rodney Moses welcomes listeners to the first episode of the year, reflects on fewer episodes in 2025, and shares updates on starting postgraduate studies in Munich and expanding the podcast’s scope.

(1:55–2:23) Framing the Future of MedTech
To predict the future of MedTech, we must first understand the present and recent history of the industry.

(2:23–4:08) Intuitive Surgical & Market Evolution
Intuitive Surgical’s early patents created a long-lasting monopoly in surgical robotics. Patent expiry enabled competitors, lowered regulatory barriers, and expanded the market.

(4:08–4:59) Innovation, Patents & Regulation
Discussion on balancing patent protection, innovation incentives, affordability, and the role of regulation in MedTech markets.

(4:59–6:35) Telemedicine: Market Growth & Impact
Telemedicine as a key future pillar of MedTech, driven by wearables and remote monitoring.

• Market size: $141B (2024) → $380B (2030)
• Benefits include hospital decongestion and improved access to care.

(6:35–10:00) Artificial Intelligence in MedTech
AI as an enabler rather than a replacement for doctors. Use cases include diagnostics, imaging, mental health analysis, and decision support.

• Market size: $14B (2024) → $255B (2033)
  Regulatory catch-up remains a challenge, but momentum is strong.

(10:06–11:22) Personalised Medicine & Data-Driven Care
Shift from generalized treatments to tailored therapies based on individual patient data, improving efficacy and outcomes.

(11:22–11:54) Personalised Medicine Market Outlook
One of the fastest-growing healthcare markets globally.

• Market size: $567B (2024) → $1.2T (2033)

(11:54–12:57) Where to Focus in MedTech
The three strongest growth areas for the next 1–5 years:

1. Telemedicine
2. Artificial Intelligence
3. Personalised Medicine
   Surgical robotics remains important but secondary in near-term growth.

(12:57–13:11) Closing Remarks
Rodney thanks listeners, marks his return to the podcast, and invites guest and topic suggestions.

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