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#463: Finding MedTechs Leading Voices with Sean Smith

Global Medical Device Podcast · 6 Jul 2026 · 45m · Episode 463

What this episode covers

Sean Smith, founder of MedTech Leading Voices, explains how B2B marketing in the medical device industry must prioritize human connection and expert attribution over polished corporate messaging and AI-generated content. He argues that while technical 'how-to' content is becoming a commodity due to LLMs, enduring value comes from storytelling that helps peers make money or stay out of trouble. Smith highlights the importance of building communities, such as his MLVX.ai platform, to create durable archives of expertise that protect professionals from automation and build trust through consistent, human-centric visibility.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Greenlight Guru
Products
MedTech Leading Voices, MLVX.ai
Tools
ChatGPT, Claude
Also
LinkedIn

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