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 2025

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