Health Podcast Library
Season 2 • Episode 199

From Boston Scientific to Entrepreneur: Chas McKhann’s Medtech Journey

Aug 26, 2025
59:35

Episode Description

From consulting to working at large companies to taking a risk with start-ups to becoming Silk Road Medical’s CEO, Chas McKhann has experienced almost everything in his long and illustrious career. In a discussion with Medtech Talk host Geoff Pardo, McKhann shares all the lessons learned from his jump to small private companies, handling a cultural rebirth as a newcomer CEO under the public eye, and taking on his role at Silk Road. He also talks about the “what if’s” of his journey and tips on surviving in the industry, as well as witnessing the market shift from only caring about revenue to wanting to see the path to capital break even. 

LINKS:
Medtech Talk Links: 
Cambridge Healthtech Institute   
Medtech Talk 
Gilde Healthcare  

Silk Road Medical: 
Silk Road Medical 

 

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