DOCSF 2025: Start-Ups We Love - Part 2

This session highlights four rising companies transforming orthopedic care with next-generation technology.Moderated by Dr. Nicholas Colyvas (UCSF), the conversation features:Thomas Knox (VitVio), who presents a compelling vision for ambient sensing and AI-powered computer vision in the OR. By replacing manual processes with autonomous agents, VitVio enables real-time surgical orchestration, smarter inventory use, and operational efficiency.Dr. Kishore Tipirneni (Tempida) introduces a powerful triad of AI tools, scribe, editor, and autopilot, that drastically reduce documentation time, improve insurance compliance, and automate EMR workflows without needing new software or integrations.Dr. Ju Zhang (Formus Labs), who shares how his company is scaling personalized orthopedic planning through AI-powered 3D modeling and digital twins, improving surgical accuracy and efficiency across patient journeys.Dr. Benjamin Schwartz (The Commons Clinic), who makes a compelling case for building in-house AI to support integrated, value-based care. By customizing tools to fit clinical workflows, his team unlocks better outcomes and real-time decision-making at every step of patient care.This session offers a window into how entrepreneurial clinicians and technologists are working together to redefine what’s possible in orthopedics.