Mark Sather on Bridging the Gap Between Engineers and Doctors in Health Tech

“Engineers and software programmers are brilliant people... but they haven’t sat in that doctor’s chair.” — Mark Sather, COO of EquimedIn this powerful episode, Mark Sather joins host Monty Alexander to explore how effective communication between engineers and clinicians transforms healthcare technology. From improving digital workflows for nurses to designing tools that genuinely support patient care, Mark shares real-world insights from decades in medical device innovation. 🎯 Listeners will

"You can either see AI as doom and gloom… or use it to dramatically help people." – Cooper Simson This week on Age Tech Innovators, host Monty Alexander sits down with Cooper Simson, then Portfolio Manager at Dan Martel's AI Venture Studio, now founder of Actionable AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, telehealth, and senior care services. Cooper shares what he's learned from speaking with over 350 AI founders this year, highlighting breakthrough tools that re

Meet Paul Shead, Managing Director at Innovation UK, and a long-standing leader in the world of monitoring software, remote care, and senior support services. In this episode, Paul shares a deeply human look at technology in ageing, from his unexpected journey from nuclear engineering to elderly care, to the innovations that could transform how millions of people receive support.We explore the growth of monitoring centres across Europe, challenges with UK procurement systems, and the huge opport

What happens when a heart rhythm specialist swaps the clinic for a start-up? In this episode of Age Tech Innovators, Monty Alexander chats with Dr Shanti Bansal — electrophysiologist turned entrepreneur and founder of Octagos Health.Dr Bansal shares how frustration in the clinic led him to build a platform that connects implantable cardiac devices with clinicians through intelligent data aggregation. They explore the “last mile” of healthcare AI, the shift toward value-based and preventive care,

Technology is rewriting the future of ageing, and Laura Aiello, Vice President of Business Development at LifeStation, joins us to break down exactly where this industry is heading next.In this episode, Laura shares her personal journey from event planning to caregiving and explains how hands-on experience shaped her mission in age tech innovation. We talk about designing technology that seniors actually want to use, how AI is evolving into a true caregiving companion, the challenges of trust an

Dr Anthony Sterns, CEO and founder of IRX Reminder, joins host Monty Alexander to explore how artificial intelligence and behavioural psychology are reshaping the future of medication adherence. From the myth of Sisyphus to real-world AI detecting what doctors might miss, this episode dives into “effortless monitoring” — a new way to keep patients safe without making them feel controlled.You’ll discover:Why pillboxes and alarms are actually detraining usersHow positive reinforcement can outperfo