What does it really take to revolutionize spine surgery? Sometimes, it’s more than a brilliant concept—it’s about surviving the impossible. In this episode, we sit with Alyssa Huffman, the visionary CEO behind ALLUMIN8 and Ortho Med Solutions. Alyssa shares her journey from overcoming a traumatic brain injury and personal setbacks to spearheading “therapeutic hardware,” a breakthrough approach that could forever change orthopedic and spinal care.
Discover how 3D-printed implants and bone marrow integration could drastically reduce revision surgeries and infections. Alyssa also dives into the hurdles of taking on “Big Ortho,” navigating healthcare’s complex group purchasing organizations, and raising capital in a market flooded by AI. Whether you’re a MedTech entrepreneur, a healthcare professional, or simply fascinated by innovation against all odds, Alyssa’s story proves that grit and vision can spark industry-wide transformation.
🔑 Key Topics Covered
Overcoming catastrophic personal adversity on the path to innovation
The science and promise of “therapeutic hardware” in spine surgery
Navigating hospital GPOs and challenging market incumbents
Fundraising amid shifting investor priorities in the MedTech space
🎙️ Featuring:
Alyssa Huffman, CEO of ALLUMIN8 & Ortho Med Solutions
📈 Watch now and learn how one revolutionary idea could redefine spine surgery—and what it truly means to bet on yourself!
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