The HRX AP Shark Tank, powered by Medtronic, brings five Allied Professional innovators to the HRX Live Main Stage to pitch bold ideas designed to advance electrophysiology practice and transform patient care.
Allied Professional Shark Tank
Allied Professional Shark Tank
Allied Professional Shark Tank
Congratulations to the 2026 Winners!
First Place
Yekaterina Spivak
Reducing Device Check Burden via Alert-Based Care
Second Place
Kelly Bergen
AICathDesigner: AI-Guided Catheter Design
How It Works
Five semi-finalist AP teams will take the HRX Main Stage for a dynamic, live competition:
- 10 minutes to creatively pitch their innovative idea or solution
- 5 minutes of live Q&A with expert judges and attendees
Finalists receive valuable feedback, professional visibility, and connections that can help bring their ideas into practice.
Why You Should Be There
Watching the AP Shark Tank live at HRX isn’t just inspiring. It’s a front-row seat to the ideas and people changing how cardiovascular care is delivered.
- See frontline innovation in action from the Allied Professionals who live these challenges every day
- Discover new approaches to workflows, technology, patient care, and clinical practice
- Watch five finalists defend their ideas in front of expert judges and a live audience
- Be part of the conversation through live Q&A and real-time reactions from the HRX community
