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The Orange Tree MedTech Podcast

The Orange Tree MedTech Podcast

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Summary

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
  • From DC to OC: How Politicians Shape the MedTech Landscape

    From DC to OC: How Politicians Shape the MedTech Landscape
    1 Jun 2026
    In this Orange Tree MedTech Podcast episode, Scott Johnson speaks with CEO of AdvaMed, Scott Whitaker. He is widely recognized as a top health care advocate and policy expert with experience across multiple health policy sectors, having worked successfully with diverse stakeholder groups – including hospital, patient and physician groups, regulators, public and private payers, and global trade organizations – to advance medical technology innovation and timely patient access to next-generation treatments and cures.

    Prior to AdvaMed®, He was chief operating officer of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the world’s largest trade association representing biotechnology companies, and president of the BIO International Convention, the world’s largest biotech conference. Whitaker also previously served as chief of staff of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) – a cabinet agency with 67,000 employees and a budget of $550 billion – from 2003 to 2005. As HHS chief of staff, he managed the day-to-day operations of the department; led the department’s activities on all major policy and management issues and initiatives; and served as the top liaison to the White House on policy, management and political matters. He also served as assistant secretary for legislation at HHS from 2001 to 2003.

    In this episode we talk about AdvaMed's work in Washington DC, the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) coverage pathway, what to expect from the Medical Device User Fee Admendment (MDUFA), the Senate passage of legislation restoring programs that jumpstart early stage medtech innovation, and his upcoming engagement at Orange Tree's MedTech CEO Forum. Tune in for inspiration, strategy, and a glimpse into the minds driving tomorrow's MedTech 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 #orangetreemedtechpodcast
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    36 min
  • 4 MedTech Exits Over $5.2 Billion, 7 Boards, Ray Cohen's Winning Formula for Success

    4 MedTech Exits Over $5.2 Billion, 7 Boards, Ray Cohen's Winning Formula for Success
    9 Mar 2026
    In this Orange Tree MedTech Podcast episode, Scott Johnson speaks with accredited public company director, independent board member and venture partner, Ray Cohen. Ray has engineered four blockbuster exits totaling over $5.2 billion: Vessix Vascular, Inc. ($425 million), Axonics, Inc. ($3.7 billion), SoniVie Ltd ($600 million), and Nalu Medical, Inc. ($533 million)—where he served as CEO or Chair. With seven current board seats spanning cutting-edge startups to established players, Ray's fingerprints are all over the industry's most transformative innovations, from neurostimulation to diagnostics. We dive into what it really takes to build, scale, and cash out in MedTech—raw, no-fluff insights from someone who's done it again and again. In this episode we talk about how he assess MedTech market opportunities, his early failures which taught him about the balance needed to innovate, his best advice to entrepreneurs mitigating capital challenges, the MedTech innovations he sees that will shape the next 10 years, and what he sees as Orange County's biggest MedTech opportunities. Tune in for inspiration, strategy, and a glimpse into the minds driving tomorrow's MedTech 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 #orangetreemedtechpodcast
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    1 hr and 12 min
  • How to build and grow a $10B MedTech business

    How to build and grow a $10B MedTech business
    2 Feb 2026
    In this Orange Tree MedTech Podcast episode, Scott Johnson speaks with Executive Vice President and President of Medtronic’s Neuroscience Portfolio, Brett Wall. In this episode we talk about his leadership philosophy leading business units that generate over $10B in annual revenue and employ approximately 15,000 employees worldwide, his reflections of leadership lessons learned, the state of MedTech, and Orange County's strategy for becoming a MedTech global leader. In addition to his current role, Brett also serves as a member of the company’s Executive Committee. Previously, he was Senior Vice President of the legacy Brain Therapies division which is part of the Neuroscience portfolio. Brett also serves as the Executive Sponsor of the Medtronic African Descent Network — an internal national resource group that focuses on recruitment, engagement, retention and development for employees of African descent. Prior to the Medtronic acquisition of Covidien, Brett served as Covidien President, Neurovascular and International, where he managed all commercial activities and functions of the business resulting in a doubling of revenue during his tenure. 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 30 min
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