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The Orange Tree MedTech Podcast

The Orange Tree MedTech Podcast

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Join us on the Orange Tree MedTech Podcast, where we dive into the heart of Orange County's vibrant medical device industry.

Hosted by Scott Johnson, The Orange Tree MedTech Podcast explores the science and business driving Orange County's medical device industry.

Hear from visionaries, CEO's, entrepreneurs, clinical leaders, venture capitalists, and investors as we share actionable insights, discuss emerging trends, and reveal how Orange County is leading the charge in revolutionizing medical technology.

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Episodes
  • MedTech Fundraising in 2026: Turning Investor No's into Yes's

    MedTech Fundraising in 2026: Turning Investor No's into Yes's
    Jan 5 2026
    In this Orange Tree MedTech Podcast episode, Scott Johnson speaks with Tom Shehab MD MMM, Managing Partner at Arboretum Ventures. Tom draws upon his extensive healthcare experience as a physician and healthcare executive to identify medical device and health IT companies. He currently serves as a board director for Avation Medical, Boomerang Medical, Motif Neurotech, SonarMD, Virtual Incision and led Arboretum’s investment in nVision Medical, which was acquired by Boston Scientific in 2018. At ArborMetrix, an Arboretum portfolio company, he led the development of the clinical strategy as Chief Medical Officer during a major product launch. Prior to joining Arboretum in 2014, Tom served as a member of Arboretum’s Technical Advisory Board. He practiced medicine for 15 years as a gastroenterologist serving as Chair of Medicine at Integrated Health Associates (IHA), a multi-specialty group consisting of 300+ providers, and as Chief of Staff at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital for more than 1,000 physicians. In this episode we talk about his journey as a gastroenterologist to Managing Partner, his experience at Arboretum Venture leading healthcare-focused VC funding, the playbook for all entrepreneurs early-to-growth-stage capital, and his strategy for navigating regulatory hurdles and building strategic partnerships to thrive in Orange County's world-class medical device ecosystem. Tune in for inspiration, strategy, and a glimpse into the minds driving tomorrow's healthcare revolution! Follow The Orange Tree MedTech Podcast: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/orangetreemedtech Follow Scott Johnson on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-johnson-mba-/ #Orangecounty #medtech #medicaldevice #oc #orangetreemedtech
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Public CEO. VC. Board Director. Builder. Paul LaViolette.

    Public CEO. VC. Board Director. Builder. Paul LaViolette.
    Dec 10 2025
    In this Orange Tree MedTech Podcast episode, Scott Johnson speaks with Paul LaViolette, CEO and Co-Chairman at Pulse Biosciences. Paul LaViolette brings forty years of experience in global medical technology, operating leadership and investing. Paul A. LaViolette has been a director and Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pulse Biosciences since August 2024. Mr. LaViolette brings forty years of experience in global medical technology, operating leadership and investing. He is currently the Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer of SV Health Investors LLC, a specialist healthcare fund management company. Previously, Mr. LaViolette held various positions during his fifteen years with Boston Scientific Corporation ("BSC"), including Chief Operating Officer, President, Cardiology and President, international. While at BSC, he integrated dozens of acquisitions and led extensive product development, operations, and worldwide commercial organizations. Before BSC, he held marketing and general management positions at C.R. Bard Inc. and various marketing roles at Kendall, Inc. Mr. LaViolette currently serves on the board of directors of Edwards Lifesciences, a global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring, and he has served as the chairman of the board for Asensus Surgical, Inc., Misonix, Inc., and Thoractec, each a public company, and on the boards of several other early and growth stage private medical companies. Additionally, Mr. LaViolatte served on the board and was the chairman of the Medical Device Manufacturers Association and on the board and executive committee of the Advanced Medical Technology Association. Mr. LaViolette received his bachelor's degree in Psychology from Fairfield University and earned his MBA from Boston College.) In this episode we talk about his 40 year journey in MedTech leadership, the biggest lessons he learned in launching companies and product development, his thoughts on the three biggest challenges for MedTech in 2026 and how to overcome them, the Orange County medical device industry and how it can thrive for future generations. Tune in for inspiration, strategy, and a glimpse into the minds driving tomorrow's healthcare revolution! Follow The Orange Tree MedTech Podcast: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/orangetreemedtech Follow Scott Johnson on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-johnson-mba-/ #Orangecounty #medtech #medicaldevice #oc #orangetreemedtech
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Heart of the Matter: AtaCor’s $75M Heartbeat Boost with Rick Sanghera

    Heart of the Matter: AtaCor’s $75M Heartbeat Boost with Rick Sanghera
    Oct 28 2025
    In this Orange Tree MedTech Podcast episode, Scott Johnson speaks with Rick Sanghera, Co-Founder and CEO of AtaCor Medical, Inc. On Oct. 6, 2025 AtaCor Medical, a medical device company focused on transforming cardiac rhythm management systems, announced today that it has entered into a financing of up to $75 million. The proceeds will fund the company's U.S. FDA Pivotal Study evaluating AtaCor's parasternal extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (EV-ICD) system for the treatment of life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias. With over 25 years in the MedTech arena, including pivotal roles at Guidant and Cameron Health and Boston Scientific, Rick spearheaded groundbreaking algorithm development for pacing and defibrillation and amassed more than 90 patents and counting, Rick holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington and an MBA from Oxford University—making him not just a leader, but a relentless innovator driving AtaCor's mission to transform lives through safer, more accessible cardiac care. In this episode we talk about his 11 year journey an entrepreneur founding AtaCor, what his corporate experience taught, and did not teach him about being a entrepreneur, his strategy and timelines for securing financing, the most important mistakes and lessons he's learned, what he would do differently looking back, the critical components of building a team and culture, and what we should be talking about in MedTech that we aren't. Tune in for inspiration, strategy, and a glimpse into the minds driving tomorrow's healthcare revolution! Follow The Orange Tree MedTech Podcast: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/orangetreemedtech Follow Scott Johnson on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-johnson-mba-/ #Orangecounty #medtech #medicaldevice #oc #orangetreemedtech
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    1 hr and 14 mins
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