DOCSF25 Previews with Nick Colyvas

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we catch up with Dr. Nick Colyvas, orthopedic surgeon, UCSF professor, and longtime advisor to health tech startups. Drawing from decades of experience at the intersection of surgery and innovation, Dr. Colyvas shares why it's time for robotics to step into the sports medicine arena.

He highlights key areas where robotics, navigation, and digital scribes are already making an impact, and explains why the most successful startups are the ones that solve real problems, build viable business models, and persevere through the long road to adoption. Dr. Colyvas also previews his breakout session at DOCSF 2025, where he’ll lead a conversation on the future of soft tissue robotics and surgical innovation. If you're ready to reimagine what’s possible in sports medicine, this episode is a must-listen.