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The Secret to Making Aortic Surgery Safer: Inside Vestec’s Breakthrough Technology | Ep. 64 [Joseph Rafferty]
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What does it really take to turn breakthrough medical innovation into real-world impact when lives are on the line and the system isn’t built for speed?
In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Joseph Rafferty, CEO of Vestec, a seasoned medtech leader who has spent decades operating at the intersection of innovation, commercialization, and clinical reality.
Joseph shares his unconventional journey from journalism to medtech, revealing how curiosity, deep listening, and humility became his greatest leadership advantages. Together, they unpack what it takes to build durable medical technologies, scale complex organizations, and survive the infamous “valley of death” between innovation and FDA clearance.
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