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S6E35 Spencer Jones | AI for Engineers, Finding Venture Capital, & Accelerating Medtech Development

Being an Engineer · 29 Aug 2025 · 57m · Episode 35

What this episode covers

Spencer Jones, CEO of Lapovations and founder of XO Medtech, discusses his journey from registered nurse to serial medtech entrepreneur, highlighting the development of SafeBreak Vascular and AbGrab. He details the critical role of accelerators in securing early 'dirt money' and provides strategic advice on navigating venture capital fundraising, emphasizing the importance of warm intros and comprehensive data rooms. Jones also shares how he leverages AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Roboflow to accelerate product development, investor outreach, and engineering workflows, while warning startups against skipping customer discovery and over-engineering prototypes.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies and companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Lapovations, XO Medtech, ZeroTo510, Innovate Arkansas, ComboSpine
Products
SafeBreak Vascular, AbGrab, Medtech Vendors
Tools
ChatGPT, Claude, Roboflow, Gumloop, Mermaid, Dia Browser, Fathom, Shadow.do

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