Episodes

“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...

“AI is not a product. It’s a technology. What you do with it becomes the product.” – Rick MenassaIn this episode of Age Tech Innovators, Monty Alexander speaks with Rick Menassa, founder of icare home health and Health Espresso, about the future of ageing in place, telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and AI in healthcare.Rick shares how his personal values around caring for older family members at home led him into the world of elder care innovation, and how that journey grew into building se...

“The only reason patients get this bad is because we’re not watching them.” In this powerful conversation, Monty sits down with Zach Fink, co-founder and CEO of VyTrac, to explore the future of Remote Patient Monitoring and the evolution of proactive care models.From his early experiences as a patient with a rare lung condition to leading health tech innovation in disaster zones and beyond, Zach shares how VyTrac is transforming the delivery of healthcare, meeting patients where they are using a...

Joe Rubinsztain isn’t just a physician turned entrepreneur he’s a pioneer who has shaped health tech for decades. From coding medical software in Venezuela to building one of the largest gastroenterology electronic health record companies in the US, Joe’s journey has been anything but ordinary. In this episode, Joe shares how AI is transforming healthcare, from predicting conditions like fatty liver disease with simple blood tests to creating digital therapeutics that could one day act as a "di...

Dr. Richard Bolander, President of TracPatch Health, joins Monty Alexander to share how wearable technologies are reshaping the future of senior care and post-surgical recovery. With a background in biomedical engineering and data science, Richard has taken his expertise from academic research into real-world healthcare innovation. In this episode, Richard explains how continuous patient monitoring can empower clinicians, reduce post-surgical costs, and support independence for ageing populatio...

"Not just good intentions, but good execution." In this episode of Age Tech Innovators, Monty Alexander sits down with Rob Wray, retired Admiral and CEO of Blue Star Telehealth, and David Sween, fellow Navy veteran and health tech leader. Together, they share how a strong military foundation shaped their mission to revolutionise senior care and remote patient monitoring.From the 10-year journey of Blue Star Senior Tech, through the painful pivot from B2C to B2B, to the future of passive health ...

Nurse leader Tina Null joins Monty Alexander to share her 40+ years of healthcare experience and her deep passion for telehealth and remote patient monitoring. From leading nursing teams to designing digital dashboards for chronic care, Tina has seen firsthand how technology can transform patient outcomes.In this episode, Tina discusses: Why hospitals should become the “attic” of healthcare, not the front door. How telehealth can support seniors, maternal care in rural areas, and hospice patie...

“In the end, it’s all about improving outcomes. That’s what matters.” – Parikshit (Parry) Thakur In this episode of Age Tech Innovators, Monty Alexander sits down with Parikshit (Parry) Thakur, CEO at DocToDoor, to explore how AI, automation, and real-time insights are transforming emergency response for vulnerable people.DocToDoor is building one of the most advanced platforms in the care sector, going far beyond traditional alarms and call centres. Parry shares how the company is using machin...

“It's fun to help people, and it really is.” – Michael Bangerter In this episode of Age Tech Innovators, Monty Alexander speaks with Michael Bangerter, co-owner of Mytrex Inc., a family-run medical alert manufacturer at the forefront of senior care innovation. From its origins as a small family idea to becoming a leader in remote patient monitoring and personal emergency response systems (PERS), Mytrex has grown into a business saving lives every day. Michael shares the inspiring story of how h...

"You don’t have to wait for diagnosis to make a difference." In this episode, Monty Alexander sits down with David Moore, the COO of Prevent Scripts, to explore how remote patient monitoring (RPM) is being reimagined, not for managing chronic conditions, but for preventing them entirely. David shares his unconventional journey from working as a nurse in the OR to leading cutting-edge innovation in the age tech space. You'll hear how his team is using behavioural readiness models and micro-goals...

“Every minute counts when someone’s in crisis, especially if you live in a psychiatric desert.”In this episode, Monty Alexander speaks with Mark Noble, CEO of VitelNet, a health tech innovator tackling one of America’s biggest challenges: access to mental health care in rural communities. They explore shocking statistics, like how 60% of US counties have no psychiatrist at all, and how a groundbreaking programme in North Carolina is using telepsychiatry and virtual care to cut emergency room wa...

In this episode of Age Tech Innovators, Monty Alexander sits down with Alan Ruth, President of GRT Health, a pioneer in remote senior care and virtual companionship technology. With decades of experience in healthcare administration and innovation, Alan shares his journey from childhood visits to long-term care homes to building AI-driven systems that are transforming how elderly individuals live independently at home. Discover how his team is using behavioural data, remote monitoring, and even...

“You’ve got to do what you say you’re going to do - and be honest when you can’t.” In this insightful episode, Monty Alexander sits down with Donna Cusano - Editor-in-Chief of Telehealth and Telecare Aware and a respected marketing consultant in health tech - to unpack the lessons she’s learned from two decades in the trenches. From her personal journey into senior care innovation to navigating the US and UK healthcare systems, Donna offers practical advice on market entry, startup funding, an...

"If you’re going to bring tech into the most personal part of someone’s life - their home - you better get the human side right too." This week, Monty sits down with Philip J. Viar, founder of Independence Care, a pioneering non-medical home care provider rapidly expanding across the United States. From his early days helping out in New York's senior living buildings to launching a tech-enabled mobile home park in Arkansas, Philip shares a compelling journey of compassion, innovation, and big-pi...

🎙️ Meet Justus Decher ( MyVitalz ) entrepreneur, patient, caregiver, and pioneer in remote patient monitoring. After surviving a quadruple bypass and 22 ER visits, Justus turned his pain into purpose, creating a simple yet revolutionary RPM platform grounded in personal experience and Silicon Valley smarts. In this episode, we explore: The origin story behind a life-saving innovation The critical role of simplicity and interoperability in health tech Merging physiological data with mental heal...

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Chamberlain, the founder and CEO of Walkwise, a groundbreaking company transforming senior care through smart mobility monitoring. Walkwise’s innovative solution uses real-time data to track the mobility of seniors using walkers, rollators, and canes, enabling healthcare providers to prevent falls and hospital trips. Main Discussion Points: The simplicity and effectiveness of Walkwise’s smart mobility aid attachment How real-time mobility monitoring can ...

In this episode, we dive into the future of senior care with Loma Wilson, Director of Communities at Radius Housing Association. Loma shares her journey in supporting vulnerable populations, from overseeing 14,000 housing units to integrating innovative technology for elderly care. As the sector adapts to a growing elderly population, Loma discusses the challenges, opportunities, and vital role of technology in providing 24/7 support. Key Discussion Points: The importance of tailored housing so...

🎙️ “If you’re not smarter than me, why would I hire you?” Meet Bob Schmidt, inventor, founder, and the mastermind behind five cutting-edge health tech companies. In this episode of Age Tech Innovators, Monty sits down with Bob to unpack a career that spans space station hygiene, military EEGs, remote Parkinson’s monitoring, and Amazon-style sleep tech delivery. Bob shares how he leveraged the US SBIR programme to launch medical and defense startups and reveals why his Kinesia U smartwatch is re...

In this episode of Age Tech Innovators, Monty Alexander sits down with Surendra Saxena, a seasoned health tech leader with 18+ years in the field, including senior roles at Cisco and as a co-founder of a remote patient monitoring solution. Surendra shares the deeply personal story that ignited his passion for transforming chronic care. The two dive into: How virtual nurses and AI agents are reshaping care delivery The future of the smart home in supporting ageing populations Real-world examp...