286. Spine: Why Proprio Thinks Surgical Navigation Needs Change — Gabriel Jones on the Future of AI in Spine

Episode breakdown:00:00 – Why Spine Still Struggles with Innovation 03:41 – Gabriel’s Journey: From Farmhouse Birth to Gates Think Tank 06:48 – What Working With Bill Gates Taught Him About Scale 09:31 – The Problem with Surgical Visibility (And Proprio’s Fix) 13:27 – How Proprio’s Tech Differs from AR, Navigation, and Robotics 16:18 – Real-Time Guidance Without Fiducials 23:18 – Proprio’s Beachhead Market: Spine and Beyond 26:06 – “AI-Complete” in Surgery: What That Actually Means 30:57 – Where Proprio Shines Most in Spine 30:03 – Redefining Surgical Training with Surgeon’s Eye View 40:07 – Why Open Platform Partnerships Will Win 44:42 – Microsoft, Unity & the Future of AI Surgery Platforms 47:49 – What’s Next for Proprio in 2025This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial advisor, attorney, or other professional before making any financial or investment decisions.Don’t Let Cybersecurity Risks Delay Your Medical Device Premarket Approval. Check out BlueGoatCyber.comAre you a medtech CEO in need of some marketing help attracting investors, growing sales pipeline, and more? Go to GrowMyMedtech.com to book time for a free analysis.Subscribe to our Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpL_rGt1LQJwinMq_K7gfgSubscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletterhttps://www.stateofmedtechpodcast.com/Follow The State of MedTech onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestateofmedtechInstagram https://www.instagram.com/stateofmedtech/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@stateofmedtechX https://twitter.com/StateofMedTechFacebook https://www.facebook.com/stateofmedtech/Follow Omar M. Khateeb onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/okhateeb/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/omar.m.khateeb/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@omarkhateebofficialX https://twitter.com/OmarMKhateebFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OmarMKhateeb/