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

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Spencer Jones began his healthcare career as a registered nurse in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he witnessed firsthand the clinical need that sparked his first device: SafeBreak® Vascular, a patented solution to prevent IV line dislodgement. As a nursing alumnus of the University of Arkansas, Spencer led SafeBreak from idea to FDA approval in 2022, drawing on early mentorship from Innovate Arkansas and a successful accelerator experience with ZeroTo510.

In 2015 he founded Lineus Medical as co‑founder and CTO, securing multiple U.S. and international patents while raising seed and Series A funding. In 2020 he began consulting with Lapovations, the University of Arkansas‑spawned medtech startup behind AbGrab®, a suction‑based tool enabling safer and more consistent abdominal entry in laparoscopy.

Since officially joining Lapovations in October 2022, Spencer has served as CTO, VP of Sales and now CEO, leading efforts like a national sales rollout, Series A financing, SBIR IIB grant, and the Class I FDA launch of AbGrab across 18 states. Beyond product development, he’s an active mentor and ecosystem builder through XO Medtech, ComboSpine, and educational partnerships.

Spencer is passionate about democratizing clinical innovation—especially for nurses, physicians, and students—and now leverages AI tools to accelerate medtech startup growth. Recognized by Nurse.org as “Nurse Innovator of the Year,” he is a powerhouse blending clinical insight, technical execution, fundraising prowess, and ecosystem leadership.

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Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-jones-5a008672/

Guest website: https://xomedtech.com/

Aaron Moncur, host

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1. S6E35 Spencer Jones | AI for Engineers, Finding Venture Capital, & Accelerating Medtech Development (00:00:00)

2. Spencer Jones' Transition to MedTech Entrepreneurship (00:00:13)

3. Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship (00:03:06)

4. Development of Safe Break Vascular (00:04:46)

5. Insights on Accelerator Programs (00:07:02)

6. Navigating Venture Capital (00:07:44)

7. Finding and Engaging with VCs (00:07:56)

8. Introduction to EXO MedTech (00:55:40)

9. Leveraging AI Tools in MedTech (00:58:25)

10. Common Mistakes in MedTech Startups (00:58:40)

11. Accelerating MedTech Product Development (00:58:55)