Dr. George Adams joins us for a powerful conversation on leadership, resilience, and what it really looks like to push a field forward when most people are still holding back. In this episode, George shares what it felt like to be criticized for doing things "too early" and why those same critics eventually came to him privately for advice. He reflects on the experiences that shaped his mindset long before medicine, including the work ethic he learned from his father and the losses that gave him clarity on what really matters. We talk about how he approaches innovation, the decisions behind treating intermittent claudication, and why he believes progress in medicine is messy but necessary. If you’ve ever felt resistance for doing things differently, this one will resonate. 🎧 A real conversation about leading with integrity, learning from pushback, and staying grounded in the middle of it all. 00:00 Meet Dr. George Adams 03:42 What happens when you move faster than your field 10:12 Why some doctors stay silent 18:05 Personal loss and the power of showing up 30:41 Quality of life in the IC conversation 42:20 When the data is there but the system isn’t ready 51:44 What it means to lead from the inside 💡 Who Should Listen? This episode is for physicians, interventionists, and anyone building something new in healthcare. If you’ve ever been told you were moving too fast or coloring outside the lines, this conversation is for you. It’s also for leaders who believe patient care comes first, even when the system says otherwise. About Dr. George Adams Dr. George Adams is an interventional cardiologist, educator, and the Chief Medical Officer at Cordis. He’s known for his leadership in limb preservation and for building strong outpatient networks across the country. George brings clinical experience, strategy, and heart to everything he does. Connect with George 🌐 UNC Health Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast 🔔 Subscribe and leave a review to support more conversations like this.

What does it really take to build a $100M MedTech company from scratch? In this episode, Scott Addonizio gets raw about the journey. From packing up his life and moving to China with a one-way ticket, to running one of the most successful balloon and stent manufacturers in Asia, Scott shares what no pitch deck or press release will tell you. Now back in the U.S. as COO of BrosMed, he's taking on one of the hardest markets in the world, and doing it without a bloated salesforce, shady lease deals, or corporate fluff. Just relationships, innovation, and a whole lot of grit. This conversation is a must-listen if you’ve ever tried to build something meaningful in medtech. Scott doesn’t just share what worked. He breaks down what didn’t, what nearly broke him, and what he believes every founder and physician needs to know before stepping into this space. 🎧 You’ll leave this one thinking bigger, braver, and definitely more prepared. 00:00 Meet Scott Addonizio 07:17 From Boston Scientific intern to building a global device company 20:15 What 15 years in China taught him about leadership and survival 38:19 Why most U.S. MedTech launches fail, and how to avoid it 48:02 Building BrosMed in the U.S. with zero fluff 53:38 Exposing predatory lease deals and broken systems 56:30 A call to action for doctors: stop letting the system play you 💡 Who Should Listen? If you're a founder, a physician, or someone trying to bring new tech into an old system... this episode is for you. You’ll hear hard-won lessons for anyone trying to commercialize a product in medtech, scale a business without selling out, or just figure out how to make an impact without burning out. This one’s especially for the people in the trenches: those balancing vision with viability, and wondering if there’s a better way to grow. About Scott Addonizio Scott Addonizio is the Chief Operating Officer of BrosMed and the former COO of Orbus Neich. He spent 15 years in China building one of the most successful MedTech operations in the world—before bringing that same energy to the U.S. market. Known for his transparency, tenacity, and relentless focus on what matters, Scott is a true builder in every sense of the word. Connect with Scott 🌐 usa.brosmed.com 💼 LinkedIn: Scott Addonizio Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast 🔔 If this episode moved you, share it with someone building something. And don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to keep conversations like this going.