Episodes

  • Episode 9: Marc Kitten on private equity in healthcare and life sciences
    Jun 26 2026

    Marc Kitten, co-founder and senior partner, Candesic, talks about his new book Private Equity in Healthcare and Life Sciences and addresses a wide range of topics including:

    • Whether PE deserves the criticism it gets – and what the industry still gets wrong
    • Why healthcare and life sciences remain one of the most interesting sectors to investors
    • What separates the top healthcare PE firms from the rest
    • Where AI is creating actual enterprise value today, rather than just excitement
    • Why pharma in particular is increasingly attracting investor attention
    • The single most important lesson many investors still need to learn when investing in these sectors

    Want to know more about the role of PE in healthcare and life sciences?


    • Email: mkitten@candesic.com
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marckitten/

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    23 mins
  • Episode 8: Andrew Cannon
    Jun 10 2026

    Andrew Cannon, CEO of UK-based teleradiology and telepathology services provider Medica Group, chats with Candesic. In an engaging and wide-ranging discussion, he explores the evolving diagnostics landscape, sharing his thoughts on:

    • How the NHS and independent sector can work together to tackle diagnostic backlogs at scale
    • The opportunities and challenges of operating as a private equity-backed business
    • How AI is transforming radiology, from emergency reporting to scan triage and allocation
    • The future of remote diagnostics, managed imaging services and telemedicine expansion
    • Why international markets and adjacent diagnostic services represent important growth opportunities
    • The biggest opportunities – and risks – facing diagnostic providers over the next decade

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    35 mins
  • Episode 7: Nicolas Ploquin
    May 11 2026

    Nicolas Ploquin, CEO of Acteon – a leader in dental imaging, prophylaxis, and consumables - chats with Candesic head of content David Farbrother about everything from AI and ROI to striking the balance between cost and quality, brand loyalty, and what is driving demand in a global market.

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    17 mins
  • Episode 6: Dr Leonid Shapiro on the Internet of Things
    Apr 8 2026

    Candesic Managing Partner Dr Leonid Shapiro explores how the Internet of Things is reshaping healthcare, from real-time patient monitoring and remote consultations to streamlined hospital workflows and data-driven decisions, ultimately driving better outcomes and more proactive care.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 5: Dr Leonid Shapiro on Teleradiology
    Feb 23 2026

    Candesic Managing Partner Dr Leonid Shapiro explores the fast-evolving teleradiology market – breaking down its size, growth trajectory, and key demand drivers.

    Hear his thoughts on:

    ✅ The impact of AI on diagnostic services

    ✅ The global regions poised for the most significant expansion.

    ✅ The challenges and opportunities investors need to know

    Want to know more?

    Email: lshapiro@candesic.com

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-leonid-shapiro/

    Call: 020 7096 7680

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    22 mins
  • Episode 4: Professor Martin Green
    Jan 5 2026

    Professor Martin Green, OBE, chief executive at the leading representative body for independent adult social care providers in England, Care England, chats with Candesic's Head of Content David Farbrother.

    Hear his unfiltered views on:

    ✅ Why private equity is necessary in social care

    ✅ Whether the CQC in its current form can continue

    ✅ Urgent changes needed to how care is commissioned

    ✅ His hopes for the Casey’s Commission


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    33 mins
  • Episode 3: Johan Jardevall
    Dec 11 2025

    Johan Jardevall, CEO of care management software provider Person Centred Software, sits down for a conversation with David Farbrother, Head of Content at Candesic.

    Don’t miss this insider look at where the industry is heading, including:

    ✅ What makes social care tech an attractive sector for investors

    ✅ How to leverage data and analytics to enhance care outcomes

    ✅ The future of automation in social care – and how to balance efficiency with empathy

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    32 mins
  • Episode 2: Simon Turton
    Nov 19 2025

    Gensmile CEO and co-founder Simon Turton sits down with Candesic’s Head of Content, David Farbrother, for a deep-dive into the UK and Ireland dental market.

    Don’t miss this insider look at where the industry is heading, including:

    ✅ M&A trends in the UK dental market

    ✅ What makes the perfect acquisition

    ✅ The advantage of owning labs

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    38 mins