# Why Forward Movement Matters in Medtech with Tom Salemi, Editorial Leader, and Medtech Community builder behind DeviceTalks

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Published: 2026-05-13T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The future of medtech is built by the people who keep moving ideas from concept to care. In this episode, Tom Salemi, editorial leader, podcast host, and longtime medtech community builder behind DeviceTalks, shares how his path from community journalism eventually led him into healthcare reporting, medical devices, conferences, and podcasting. He reflects on discovering purpose in serving industry communities and launching DeviceTalks Weekly during the pandemic to keep conversations going when in-person events stopped. Tom also discusses the importance of continuing to move forward during career pivots and uncertain moments that require people to bet on themselves. He explains why DeviceTalks focuses on the people behind medical innovation and shares his excitement about advances in neuromodulation, stroke care, clot removal, and surgical robotics. Tune in to hear how community, persistence, and purposeful storytelling continue to move medtech forward. Resources: Connect with and follow Tom Salemi on LinkedIn. Explore the Device Talks website!

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