How MedTech Innovators Think Differently | James Corbett on The Patient Pod

In this episode of The Patient Pod, George Kramb sits down with James Corbett, a seasoned entrepreneur and former executive in the medical device industry, whose career spans Edwards Lifesciences, SciMed, and EV3 (now part of Medtronic).

George Kramb

Co-founder & CEO

James Corbett

MedTech Executive

About the Speakers

James Corbett is a veteran MedTech leader and CEO of AVITA Medical, formerly leading at SciMed/Boston Scientific and as CEO of ev3, Alphatec Spine, Vertos, and CathWorks—known for taking devices from startup to global scale.

George Kramb is the co-founder and CEO of PatientPartner and host of The Patient Pod, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree focused on tech-enabled, patient-first engagement.

Together, they blend founder execution and decades of MedTech leadership into practical tactics for trust, adoption, and outcomes.

Here's exactly what you'll learn:

James shares powerful lessons from his decades in MedTech — from learning how great leadership is built inside large organizations to creating global strategies that transformed startups into billion-dollar enterprises.

You’ll learn:

Why doing your current job exceptionally well opens future opportunities.

How contrarian thinking can redefine market dominance.

The evolution of leadership, innovation, and risk-taking in MedTech.

Real-world lessons from launching, scaling, and exiting multi-national healthcare ventures.

Whether you’re a healthcare founder, MedTech professional, or innovation enthusiast — this episode is packed with insight on what it takes to build enduring success in the medical device industry.

"Patient Partner is a unicorn in the industry, setting a new standard with their clear dedication to the mission of positively impacting patients' lives through innovation and compassionate support."

trusted client sharing positive feedback on PatientPartner’s impact in patient engagement and healthcare support

Melissa B.

Sobi Pharmaceuticals

Patient Partner has been influential in helping patients understand the benefits of our product, providing them with personalized guidance and real-life experiences to support their decision-making.

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Brad A.

Mainstay Medical

"We knew patient trust was shifting, but seeing just how dramatically patients now prefer peer-to-peer engagement over traditional methods is a game-changer for our upcoming strategies"

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Sara W.

Marketing Director | Rare Disease

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