Health:Further 88 - Heart Health Innovation with Josh Eckelberry, Principal at Solas BioVentures
In this episode of the Health Further podcast, Vic interviews Josh Eckelberry, a seasoned venture capitalist and Principal at Solas BioVentures, a life sciences venture capital firm. Josh brings a wealth of knowledge in healthcare innovation, particularly in heart health and cutting-edge cardiac technologies. With a focus on breakthrough medical devices, novel pharmaceuticals, and AI-driven diagnostic tools, Josh shares his insights on the future of healthcare and heart disease treatment. From discussing his journey into venture capital to highlighting the latest advancements in cardiac care, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in health tech, medical innovations, and investment in healthcare startups.
Solas BioVentures website: https://www.solasbio.com/
Josh Eckelberry on LinkedIn
Innovation videos used in the show
Intershunt: YouTube
Basking Biosciences: YouTube
Vektor Medical: YouTube
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:17 - Introduction of Josh Eckelberry
00:01:07 - Overview of Cardiac Innovation Pipeline
00:01:50 - Diagnostic Tools, Treatments, and New Technologies
00:02:00 - Josh Eckelberry's Background and Journey into Venture Capital
00:04:00 - Role and Focus of Solas BioVentures
00:06:00 - Investment in Cardiac Care and Life Sciences
00:07:12 - Types of Innovations: Molecules, Devices, and Diagnostics
00:14:05 - Introduction of InterShunt Technology
00:19:00 - Commercialization and Clinical Trials of InterShunt
00:21:00 - Introduction of Basking Biosciences and Stroke Treatment Innovation
00:24:00 - Basking Biosciences' Aptamer Technology
00:32:00 - Introduction of Vektor Medical's AI-Based Cardiac Mapping
00:36:00 - FDA Clearance and Adoption of Vektor Medical's Technology
00:38:00 - The Future of Cardiac Innovation and Healthcare Technology